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Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC of Tucson AZ plans to create a “Wave” to make a striking presence both day and night to enhance visibility of the 350,000 sq ft Palm Beach County Convention Center as a gateway feature to Palm Beach County. Completed in January 2004 at a cost of $83-MM, situatied near the Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and beautiful beaches, the Center is in a 3-mile area offering 3000 guest rooms. It is a prime location for conventions, trade shows, meetings and social events. The Grygutis firm has completed 30 public art and sculpture projects in the US and has received many awards. The $625,000 public art lighting project for the exterior of the Convention Center in West Palm Beach will be completed in 12 months. The 202 Recreational and Cultural Facilities Bond issue is funding $375,000 and the Convention Center capital project budget is funding $250,000. Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC of Tucson AZ plans to create a “Wave” to make a striking presence both day and night to enhance visibility of the Center as a gateway feature to Palm Beach County. The firm has completed 30 public art and sculpture projects in the US and has received many awards for her work. The Convention Center is located at 650 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach, 561-366-3000. Events coming up include the America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair, Feb. 1-10 and the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show 2008 from Feb 15-19, 2008. For more information!