Boston.com: Floating art gallery can dock in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I.—A 228-foot luxury yacht that serves as an art gallery has been given permission to dock in Newport Harbor.
The SeaFair was given a license this week to dock behind Perry Mill Wharf between June 30 and July 13.
The Newport Daily News reports that yacht's owners, Expoships, GP Inc., host international dealers of fine art, glass, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography and furniture.
Visitors pay $20 to board the yacht and view and buy the art, which includes pieces that sell for $3,000 to $35,000. The company says over 18,000 visitors boarded the yacht during a recent five-day visit to Sarasota, Fla.
Some local residents opposed giving the yacht permission to dock, saying the gallery won't be paying taxes and will give local businesses unfair competition.
No comments:
Post a Comment