Article: Nation's top 25 arts destinations poll results revealed.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)

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BALTIMORE, MD--Exciting, reliable, budget-friendly locales captured readers' hearts and votes as cities nationwide vied for top rankings in AmericanStyle magazine's 12th-annual artsdestinations poll.

Chattanooga, Tenn., made a remarkable debut on the winners' list this year, muscling its way to a respectable second-place finish among mid-size cities. Its arrival as an arts destination is a reminder that in tough economic times, art-lovers take a closer look at the accessibility, diversity and richness of cultural experiences close to home.

"Remember the vital roles played by artists during the last recession," says Wendy ...

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