Art connoisseurs are already reveling in the expanded offerings that will deck out Crocker Art Museum's new wing. But art lovers won't be the only ones to benefit. The capital's economic vitality is expected to get a big boost when the 125,000-square-foot expansion triples the museum's size upon opening next year. "I think it's going to really elevate Sacramento's visibility as a cultural destination," said Michelle Alexander, executive director of the Arts & Business Council of Sacramento. ... Suzanne Minimer 2009-06-12T04:02:13Z 2009-06-12T04:02:13Z

I will have to get over and check it out. I had forgotten that Sacramento has such a great art museum...Thanks for the reminder.

Minimer 2009-06-12T04:02:13Z ultranoia 2009-06-11T01:22:35Z 2009-06-11T01:22:35Z

Let's hope the new wing is heist-proof. O-E Eleven. Good story, too. [Eric Whalen]

ultranoia 2009-06-11T01:22:35Z Pat 2009-06-10T22:17:48Z 2009-06-10T22:17:48Z

Very interesting, and great news for California's Capitol City. (Eric Whalen)

Pat 2009-06-10T22:17:48Z subzed 2009-06-10T17:54:27Z 2009-06-10T17:54:27Z

As a San Franciscan, I agree that the expansion will draw in more visitors from the bay area. Can't wait! Nice story! [Eric Whalen]

subzed 2009-06-10T17:54:27Z ewhalen 2009-06-10T17:03:26Z 2009-06-10T17:03:26Z

Great story! Can't wait for the new wing to open. I hope the expansion will allow the museum to attract some really good national touring exhibits.

ewhalen 2009-06-10T17:03:26Z kwfung 2009-06-10T16:51:07Z 2009-06-10T16:51:07Z

This will be a great addition to the cultural space, will be a great place for events and installations! Sacramento needs more investment like this! [Dan Fisher]

kwfung 2009-06-10T16:51:07Z Dan Fisher 2009-06-10T16:37:10Z 2009-06-10T16:37:10Z

I drive past the Crocker every day and the new wing is looking great! Looking forward to the opening.

Dan Fisher 2009-06-10T16:37:10Z