BALTIMORE, MD.- Furthering MGM Resorts International’s commitment to the arts, the highly anticipated MGM National Harbor, features a permanent collection of art inspired by the rich heritage of the Capital Region. Woven seamlessly throughout the resort’s public spaces, the MGM National Harbor Heritage Collection showcases commissioned and procured works by visionary local and international sculptors, photographers and mixed-media artists, including Bob Dylan, Margaret Boozer, Alice Aycock, Sam Gilliam, John Dreyfuss, John Safer, Liao Yibai and Chul Hyun Ahn, among others.

“An unparalleled art program that exemplifies the diversity of the region and captures the spirit of MGM National Harbor, while also being accessible and engaging for everyone, has been a part of our vision from the very beginning,” said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. “The Heritage Collection will celebrate and seamlessly blend the creative brilliance, beauty and inspiration of local and international artists. That juxtaposition of global and local is a hallmark of MGM Resorts as a leading creator of entertainment destinations.”

From the moment guests arrive at MGM National Harbor, situated on the shores of the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, Maryland, they will encounter a sensory experience unlike any other. From the three, 60-foot-tall stainless steel figures of the Unity sculpture greeting visitors at the hotel’s porte cochere, to the whimsical seven-foot-tall Cinderella Shoe in the retail promenade, guests will be immersed in a storyline unique to the property. Every aspect of the art - from the piece to the location to the orientation - has been carefully selected and strategically designed to complement the space. The artwork evokes a sense of wonder and delight as guests wander through the resort, encountering works that are diverse and approachable, rivaling the quality and caliber of masterpieces displayed in public collections throughout the Capital Region.

The MGM National Harbor Heritage Collection features pieces from more than a dozen artists working with a variety of mediums including aluminum, clay, stainless steel, bronze, watercolors, photography and more. Objects range from large-scale sculptures and paintings to photography and LED light boxes, creating a rich visual experience. Some works, like those by Madelyn Keesing and Sam Gilliam, are abstract pieces which echo the historical visual art movement of the Washington Color School that originated in Washington, D.C. Commissioned pieces by emerging artists reflect the rich heritage of Prince George’s County and the greater Mid-Atlantic region, such as the landscape composition fashioned from construction site clay by Margaret Boozer of Red Dirt Studio.

Murren added, “Art is one of the cornerstones of the sensory experience at our resorts, creating environments that are interesting, exciting and distinct. The experience at MGM National Harbor will be exceptional, offering the community and visitors from around the world access to a high-quality special collection.”

The MGM National Harbor Heritage Collection features works by Chul Hyun Ahn, Alice Aycock, Ronald Beverly, Margaret Boozer, John Dreyfuss, Charles Dwyer, Bob Dylan, Sam Gilliam, Charles Hinman, Martha Jackson Jarvis, Terry O’Neill, John Safer and Liao Yibai.