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Events at Corning – Some Soon, Some Not So Soon…

cathimilligan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:37 +0000

If you’re in the Corning, NY area tomorrow (I know it’s short notice) go by the Museum to check out a couple of events. There’s the lecture on Tiffany glass, during An Evening for Educators, from 4-5:30. And then hang out for 2300º: Glittering Traditions, where you can watch Kurt Walrath create hot glass goodies. This event is from 5:30- 7:30. Both events are free, just RSVP. There’s also musical entertainment by the band Entrain. Sound like a good evening of glass and music.

Now for the event that isn’t quite as soon as those last two…Corning had such a good time hosting the 2009 GAS conference that they’ll be having their first annual GlassFest next May, 2010. To be exact it’ll be May 27-30, 2010. Read more about it here. I know I want to go. Corning is a great glass destination!

Piece by Piece Art Opening at Bergamot Station

cathimilligan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:45:07 +0000

Chad's piece that sold!

I’ve talked about Piece by Piece a couple of times in past blog postings. They’re the organization that teaches mosaic techniques to low income and homeless people in the Los Angeles area. I have donated glass to them and a good friend of mine, Leigh Adams teaches for them. Well, they had their first juried show held at the James Gray Gallery at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, CA. Bergamot Station is a complex of many galleries and to have a show there is a very prestigious event. I went to a Chihuly show there once and was able to get his autograph, but that’s a whole other story.

The show was awesome and extremely well attended. There were a number of openings going on last night at Bergamot Station. I wandered over to some of the other galleries but nothing compared to the Piece by Piece show. And the work was selling. This is the first time most of these artists have been in a gallery show. So fabulous!!

Field Trip – Bay Area Glass Institute

cathimilligan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:33:47 +0000

Today we’re heading to San Jose, CA to visit the Bay Area Glass Institute. The Bay area is blessed with a number of places people who love glass can go to learn more about glass. They offer classes in all aspects of glass working as well as studio rental time. There’s a gallery and a gift shop. They have events and lectures series offerings such as Third Thursdays. All of this sounds like loads of fun. I’m kind of jealous that we don’t have something similar in Los Angeles. Might have to do something about that…

So if you’re interested in venturing up California to the San Jose area or you already live up there take a tour of the Bay Area Glass Institute and pick me up a trinket from the gift store.

Bullseye at SOFA in Chicago

cathimilligan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:51:37 +0000

stairs...

If you’re going to be in the Chicago area November 6-8, 2009 head over to SOFA, the Sculpture Objects and Functional Art Fair being held at the Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This is a show I’ve always wanted to attend and have only dreamt of being able to show at. 68 top galleries and dealers will be showing fabulous art from around the world. There will be lectures and special exhibits too.

Bullseye Glass will be there with a staircase they made for the show. They’ll be at booth 607 with this awesome glass staircase. Their theme for the show is “Building with Light: Contemporary Glass Art + Architecture. You can learn more about it at Bullseye’s Blog…

working on stair parts

Glass Art and Bead Festival in Hawaii

lori greenberg — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:12:30 +0000

Do you need a reason to go to Hawaii? Does one ever need a reason to go to Hawaii? Start planning now for the SoftFlex Glass Art and Bead Festival. March 6-8 at the Ward Warehouse in Honolulu. Be sure to surf on over to see the list of vendors or download an application if you’d like to participate.