The 95th weekly issue of Bill’s glass interest newsletter

May 19, 2016

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Welcome to the 95th weekly issue of Bill’s glass interest newsletter.

Headlines

  • 44th International at Habatat Galleries
  • Trophy Made by Gathered on Cover of Peach Weekender – This Morning!
  • Art Loop This Month May 19 – Tonight!
  • GAS Conference Pre-Registration Closes May 20 – Ending Tomorrow!
  • Lino Tagliapietra Exhibition at Schantz Boston—Ending Sunday!
  • Touch of Light in Ferndale Selling Equipment, Building – New!
  • Ticketing For Demos and Glass Fashion Show at 2016 GAS Conference – New!
  • UrbanGlass Now Accepting Applications for Education Coordinator – New!
  • Glassblowers Wanted For Live Laugh Love Art – New!
  • Recruiting Glassblowing Instructors at Seattle Glassblowing Studio – New!
  • Matt Paskiet Sculpture in Zanesville, Ohio Exhibition – New!
  • Matt Paskiet Sculpture in Colorado Exhibition
  • Spectrum Glass Closing
  • Michelle Rial Exhibition at Glass Axis
  • Appalachian Center for Craft looking for Resident in Glass
  • Call to Artists: Outdoor Sculpture Garden
  • Call to Artists: Fire on Main Gallery of Fine Art
  • Glass Art Exhibition at U of M-Dearborn
  • Lino Tagliapietra at Hawk Galleries
  • Shawn Messenger in Exhibition at Hudson Gallery
  • Arts Commission, Toledo Symphony Collaborate for Hot Glass 2016
  • Upcoming at the Glass Pavilion
  • Contemporary Glass Exhibition at TMA
  • Michigan Glass Project Set for July 22-24

44th International at Habatat Galleries

  • The 44th Glass International – the largest exhibition of contemporary glass art in the world – continues through July 22 at Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak, Mich.
  • More than 100 artists from 24 countries have two works each in the show
  • The catalog for the exhibition is available online at http://tinyurl.com/HAB44-FULL
  • For more information, call 248-554-0590 or visit https://www.habatat.com/

Trophy Made by Gathered on Cover of Peach Weekender – This Morning!

  • A glass trophy made by the team at the Gathered Glassblowing Studio is featured on the cover of The Blade’s Peach Weekender today
  • Made with clear, cast glass, the trophies a made with classic shapes – rectangle, triangle and circles – assembled in a way that recalls the appearance of a classic film projector
  • Six of the trophies will be presented to winners of the 2016 Glass City Film Festival this weekend in Toledo www.glasscityfilmfestival.com
  • Kim Sanchez, festival coordinator, is quoted in an article in the Weekender as wanting to reflect the location of the event: “I think its’s also important to consider the symbolism in the name, Glass City Film Festival. We knew early on that we wanted to work with this studio and buying local is an example of how GCFF is making an economic impact.”

Art Loop This Month May 19 – Tonight!

  • The third Thursday Art Loop this month takes place today, May 19
  • Galleries downtown will be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
  • At Gathered Glassblowing Studio, Steve Cothern will be guest artist for the glassblowing demonstration; there will also be live music by Human Juicebox and local beer
  • Check the Arts Commission’s site for other event information including new exhibitions, a Downtown Toledo Cultural Guide and a Loop FAQ sheet http://theartscommission.org/programs/3rd-thursday-loop

GAS Conference Pre-Registration Closes May 20 – Ending Tomorrow!

  • The Glass Art Society conference online pre-registration closes tomorrow, May 20
  • Register today and save before rates increase; rates are currently $350 for individual members and $195 for student members
  • http://www.glassart.org/

Lino Tagliapietra Exhibition at Schantz Boston—Ending Sunday!

  • Schantz Galleries ProjectSpace: Boston, 211 Newbury St., is showing recent glass work by Italian master Lino Tagliapietra in an exhibition titled A Golden Age of Glass
  • The exhibit features glittering, copper-infused aventurine glass and will continue until May 22
  • 413-298-3044 https://schantzgalleries.com/

Touch of Light in Ferndale Selling Equipment, Building – New!

  • After 32 years, John Fitzpatrick is selling his tools and equipment, and selling the building that houses his Touch of Light Studio & Gallerie in Ferndale, Mich.
  • Fitzpatrick studied and worked at glassblowing shops in Denmark and Sweden, including Orrefors and Kosta Boda; he returned home to suburban Detroit to open Touch of Light in 1984
  • In addition to making and selling his own glass creations, he taught classes since 1986

Ticketing For Demos and Glass Fashion Show at 2016 GAS Conference – New!

  • During the 2016 GAS conference in Corning, N.Y., special tickets will be required for all morning demos at The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG)
  • In addition, a wristband will be required for admission to the Glass Fashion Show
  • Tickets and wristbands are free for conference registrants but must be picked up on site in a centralized ticketing area during certain times; they are available on a first-come, first-served basis; be prepared to present your conference badge and photo ID
  • Only one ticket and wristband per person (multiple tickets and wristbands will not be given to one person)
  • More information at http://www.glassart.org/Conference_Ticketing.html

UrbanGlass Now Accepting Applications for Education Coordinator – New!

Glassblowers Wanted For Live Laugh Love Art – New!

  • Glassblowers are wanted for one of the Northwest’s premier glassblowing studios, Live Laugh Love Art; they are looking for leaders and assistant glass blowers
  • The studio has two Oregon locations – Sunriver and Tigard – with glassblowing limited to Tigard
  • With just over 6000 square feet of beautifully organized space and more than 15,000 people in classes and events last year, the studio needs help
  • They offer a wide variety of classes from glass blowing, glass fusing, painting, welding and a variety of torch working classes from beginner to expert; they currently operate six days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Send resume, availability and portfolio to Brett Vinsant at [email protected]
  • Call 503-244-7811 with questions; http://www.livelaughloveglass.com/

Recruiting Glassblowing Instructors at Seattle Glassblowing Studio – New!

  • The Seattle Glassblowing Studio is now accepting resumes for experienced glassblowers to join its teaching staff
  • SGS is a public access Hot Shop, open seven days a week, and offers private classes in various lengths, multi-day courses, and group events to the general public
  • The studio is looking for glassblowers who will provide positive and memorable experiences for customers
  • Part time position with variable hours; weekend and evening availability preferred
  • Must have at least two years of experience blowing glass and demonstrate ability to make a core set of shapes; experience teaching or working with the public a plus
  • Submit resume and availability to [email protected]

Matt Paskiet Sculpture in Zanesville, Ohio Exhibition – New!

  • A sculpture by Matt Paskiet of Firenation in Holland, Ohio, has been accepted into the Zanesville Museum of Art’s 72nd Ohio Annual Exhibition
  • Fire Opal Vessel was one of 55 works of art selected from a field of 363 entries
  • The exhibition opening will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16; an award ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. http://www.zanesvilleart.org/exhibitions/upcoming

Matt Paskiet Sculpture in Colorado Exhibition

  • A sculpture by Matt Paskiet was also accepted into the WCA-CO (Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado) national juried show, State of Unions
  • The show is in Denver, Colo., and will open May 27
  • Matt’s sculpture, Toxic Green Web, will be featured in the exhibition catalog
  • http://wcaco.org/news.html

Spectrum Glass Closing

Michelle Rial Exhibition at Glass Axis

  • Michelle Rial, a glass artist focusing primarily in fused and kiln-formed glass, has a solo exhibition at Glass Axis in Columbus http://www.glasstf.com/
  • Up Against the Wall! will remain on display through June 25 in the Kennedy Galleries
  • The goal of the exhibition is to expand people’s thoughts about glass, from the table to the wall, and to give another perspective on glass and art
  • Rial’s creations are inspired by nature, multi-layered and textural artworks containing both single- and multiple-panel compositions, incorporating a variety of glass elements

Appalachian Center for Craft looking for Resident in Glass

  • The Appalachian Center for Craft in Cookeville, Tenn., is looking for a Resident in Glass
  • The purpose of the Artist in Residence (AIR) program is to provide a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists and to broaden student and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques
  • The AIR  program is a one year appointment renewable for up to three years
  • Each studio (clay, fibers, glass, metals and wood) has an AIR with a BFA, MFA or professional equivalent https://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/
  • For more information regarding the AIR program in glass, contact the current AIR Gabriel Greenlaw, [email protected]

Call to Artists: Outdoor Sculpture Garden

  • The Duncan McClellan Gallery in St. Petersburg, Fla., is accepting submissions for its outdoor sculpture garden; all media submissions accepted
  • For further information, contact  [email protected]
  • www.dmglass.com

Call to Artists: Fire on Main Gallery of Fine Art

  • Fire On Main Gallery in Central Washington (Soap Lake) is hosting private events throughout the summer and would like to showcase a variety of glass art
  • In the past, the gallery had successful exhibits by nationally recognized artists but is focusing on glass for its summer events
  • This is an opportunity for emerging and established glass artists to display and sell work
  • The gallery can pick up work from Seattle area
  • For more information, call 509-237-4027 http://www.fireonmain.com/index.html

Glass Art Exhibition at U of M-Dearborn

  • The current exhibition in the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is A Collector’s Living Room: Honoring Richard and Louise Abrahams http://umdearborn.edu/berkowitz/
  • The exhibition opened in February and continues through June 15
  • Richard and Louise Abrahams purchased their first piece of glass after falling in love with the medium at the 1997 SOFA exhibition; for many years after, the Abrahams travelled the world and built an extraordinary, international studio glass collection
  • This exhibition highlights only a portion of the remarkable studio glass collection that has been gifted to the university by the Abrahams
  • The show is intended to honor their significant contribution and provide the viewer with a rare glimpse into the living room of a private collector
  • Sonja Blomdahl, Lucio Bubacco, Ben Edols, Kathy Elliott, Petr Hora, Janet Kelman, Harvey Littleton, Colin Reid, and Richard Ritter are just a few of the glass artists highlighted in the exhibition

Lino Tagliapietra at Hawk Galleries

  • An exhibition of work by Lino Tagliapietra continues at the Hawk Galleries in Columbus through June 26
  • Hawk Galleries is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year
  • http://hawkgalleries.com/exhibitions/

Shawn Messenger in Exhibition at Hudson Gallery

  • Glass sculpture by Shawn Messenger is included in an exhibition at the Hudson Gallery in Sylvania
  • Titled Sweet Days Short Nights, the exhibition includes work by four artists – Messenger, Candace Compton Pappas, Kay Weprin and Susan Morosky
  • The exhibition continues through Saturday, May 28

Arts Commission, Toledo Symphony Collaborate for Hot Glass 2016

  • The Arts Commission and the Toledo Symphony will expand on The Arts Commission’s historically successful Hot Glass fundraising event with a series of events in September to October, culminating in a Hot Glass/Cool Music gala auction event tentatively set for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
  • With support from ProMedica, the Arts Commission and the Symphony will create a multi-day event, celebrating Toledo’s heritage as the Glass City, especially as the birthplace of the studio glass movement
  • The exhibition will open in mid-September and is free and open to the public; free guided tours for groups of 10 or more will be available

Upcoming at the Glass Pavilion

  • Jiyong Lee, associate professor, glass, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., will have a GAPP Residency May 26-June 4; he will give a talk about his work on Friday, May 27, in the GlasSalon, and teach a course in coldworking June 1-4 http://www.jiyongleeglass.com/
  • Ben Schonberger, conceptual photographer from Akron, Ohio, will have a GAPP residency Aug. 8-17; he will give a talk about his work Aug. 12 in the GlasSalon http://www.benschonberger.com/
  • Doreen Garner, an artist from Brooklyn, N.Y., will have a GAPP residency Oct. 12-19; she will give a talk about her work at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 in the GlasSalon http://www.doreengarner.com/
  • Shari Mendelson, an artist from Brooklyn, N.Y., will have a GAPP residency Feb. 18-24, 2017; she will give a talk about her work at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the GlasSalon http://www.sharimendelson.com/index.html

Contemporary Glass Exhibition at TMA

  • An exhibition of contemporary glass is on display now at the Toledo Museum of Art
  • Hot Spot: Contemporary Glass from Private Collections coincides with the 10th anniversary of TMA’s Glass Pavilion and continues through Sept. 18
  • Featuring about 70 works in glass – selected from area collections for their high quality and artistic significance – the exhibition shows a wide variety of contemporary and historic objects, many never before exhibited publicly http://tinyurl.com/zgymzt5

Michigan Glass Project Set for July 22-24

  • The Michigan Glass Project will host its annual art party this year on July 22 through 24
  • The main event is a music and art festival with a focus on fundraising through the sale of artwork
  • The group is raising funds for Art Road, a Detroit nonprofit whose mission is to bring art classes back to Detroit Public Schools
  • In 2015, MGP wrote a $40,000 check to Art Road and the group can’t wait to top that amount this year
  • The event will be at the Exhibition Center, The Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St. Detroit http://www.themichiganglassproject.com/

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