History of the Present Moment
- June 7th – July 28th, 2017
Through a field of 140 small sculptures installed on a round table, Lemaire considers the currency of history in the age of Twitter. Opening reception: June 7th from 6-8pm.
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Aaron Pexa: The Spoils of Annwn
- May 24th – July 30th, 2017
Aaron Pexa: The Spoils of Annwn will present, for the first time, an multi-media installation inspired by “Preiddeu Annwn,” an epic poem found in the Book of Taliesen, one of the most famous Middle Welsh manuscripts.
Continue ReadingPerformance: Bylta
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May 20th, 2017
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In Bylta visual artist Alli Hoag and musician Tinna Thorsteinsdóttir collaborate in a performance in the glassblowing studio that asks the question “How can a musical performance create a physical residue?” “In what ways can we make glass and music collide?”
Continue Reading2017 Gala After Party!
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May 16th, 2017
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us to celebrate 40 years of UrbanGlass at the 2017 Gala AfterParty! Enjoy desserts and drinks in our spectacular 17,000 square foot glassblowing studios in Downtown Brooklyn while enjoying Woman Up, conceived of by artist Deborah Czeresko and performed by a team of glass artists. This spectacular display of artistry and excitement is not to be missed!
Continue Reading2017 UrbanGlass Gala & Auction
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May 16th, 2017
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us, along with Co-chairs Marjorie & Lawrence Pitterman and Glenn Adamson for our 2017 Gala & Auction, celebrating 40 years of UrbanGlass, honoring Katya & Douglas Hellerand Thaddeus Wolfe.
Continue ReadingBlow Harder: A conversation with Susie Peck
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May 10th, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
An informal discussion about the words we use in the hot glass studio
May Open Studios: Heroes and Sheroes
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May 6th, 2017
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for UrbanGlass Open Studios, an opportunity to explore our spectacular-- and closed to the public-- 17,000 square foot facility, and watch artists work! Participate in hands-on activities for all ages, and tour our incredible studios, learning about glass and the ways it can be used.
Continue ReadingSpring Donor Event with Jeffrey Beers, Adam Holtzinger and Susan Spiranovich
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April 25th, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At this special event for UrbanGlass donors, award-winning architect Jeffrey Beers and artists Adam Holtzinger and Susan Spiranovich will speak about the stunning new food hall he designed for Gotham Market at the Ashland .
Continue ReadingArtist Talk: Brett Swenson
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April 20th, 2017
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join 2016 Studio Resident Brett Swenson for a talk about his recent work and the projects he undertook during his residency at UrbanGlass and at Residency Unlimited.
Continue ReadingLlum/ Surface
- April 12th – May 26th, 2017
Light is intangible and invisible, but its effect on our lives is profound. Taguchi's interest in creating works with light is in experiencing the phenomenon of their visual qualities as well as in the creation of a relaxing and sublime space. Opening Reception April 12th 6-8pm.
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