Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 298

April 9, 2020

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Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter, Issue 298

Bowling Green, Ohio 4/9/2020–Welcome to the 298th edition of the Northwest Ohio Glass Interest Newsletter.

 

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Headlines

  • Urban Glass Lists Resources
  • The Arts Commission Establishes Emergency Grants for Artists
  • GAS Asks for Help
  • Galleries Reach Out With Virtual Tours and Catalogues – Updated!
  • Ken Saunders Gallery is Open by Appointment
  • Pittsburgh Glass Center – Art 0n Fire– Save the Date
  • Traver Gallery Schedule Change – New!
  • Duncan McClellan Gallery Posts Colorfield Catalogue
  • Habatat Changes Plans for Glass 48

 

Urban Glass Lists Resources 

  • Urban Glass has put together an excellent list of resources for artists, Mental Health, Parents and Children, and Entertainment.
  • This is a real service to the glass community
  • To request this list of resources send an email to:
  • [email protected]

 

The Arts Commission Establishes Emergency Grants for Artists 

  • $10,000 was given in the first month to 30 applicants.  Future rounds will be paid for through a fund-raising site set up on the Arts Commission website.
  • 100% of the dollars will go to artists whose performances, exhibitions, speaking engagements or other events have been cancelled because of the pandemic or who are unable to work because of the virus.
  • Artists must live or work within 25 miles of downtown Toledo.
  • Grants will be decided on a first come, first serve basis.
  • org/forartists

 

GAS Asks for Help 

  • In a matter of weeks, GAS stepped into action by:
  • Distributing nearly $10,000 in emergency relief money for independent artists,
    freelance glassworkers, and small business owners
  • Developing virtual programming that can continue despite social distancing
  • Establishing online resources with other arts partners to help guide members towards additional funding and support
  • However, there are some challenges they cannot take on alone:  The cancellation of the 2020 Conference will leave GAS in a financial hardship. Operated by a staff of five and a volunteer board of directors, GAS is fueled by passionate people like you. Their commitment to their members is the highest priority, but they need help to keep daily operations moving forward.
  • If able, will you make a gift to help GAS moving forward during this challenging time?
  • http://www.glassart.org/about/donate/

 

Galleries Reach Out With Virtual Tours and Catalogs – Updated!

 

Ken Saunders Gallery is Open by Appointment

  • Think about commissioning a new work of glass art.
  • The Gallery will share the proceeds of your commission at a 75% (artist)/25% (gallery) rate making the impact of your commission that much more meaningful to the artist.
  • [email protected]

 

Pittsburgh Glass Center – Art on Fire – Save the Date 

  • Celebration and auction
  • Friday, September 25, 2020
  • Honorary artist: Sharif Bey
  • Event Chairs: Ellen & Jack Kessler
  • [email protected]

 

Traver Gallery Schedule Change – New!

 

Urban Glass Remains Closed until April 30, Asks for Help 

  • “Today, we launch a relief fund that will help ensure a sustainable future for UrbanGlass. This fund will help lighten the economic impact of this unprecedented crisis on UrbanGlass and the dedicated cultural workers who are the core of our vibrant organization. We need your help to remain an inspiring, creative, accessible place for all.”
  • “I hope you’ll join us in any way that you are able, whether through donating to the relief fund, shopping for an artist-made gift in our online store, or by using our Amazon Smile link when purchasing your household needs while practicing social distancing.”
  • [email protected]

 

Habatat Changes Plans for Glass 48

  • Glass 48 will now be a Habatat Direct Event which will be launching in May on Glass48.com. This will be an online presentation offering work, artist studio tours and more all online. Should be online Friday May 8th.
  • As of now we are no longer having a grand opening/vip weekend. We plan to have an online auction as well.
  • [email protected]