Emerging and established artists demo at Studio Glass 50th anniversary exhibition in Illinois

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Toledo, Ohio-based artist Jack Schmidt, whose work is pictured here, is one of four artists giving demos and lectures as part of “Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux” at the University of Illinois Gallery.

Monday October 1, 2012 | by Andrew Page

The Pilchuck team gears up for October 12th gala, with centerpieces by Brooklyn-based Neils Cosman

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Brooklyn-based artist and designer Niels Cosman’s centerpieces were made with the assistance of 24 glass artists and manage to combine loose organic form with carefully controlled process.

Wednesday September 26, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Exhibition reveals a stark contrast between generations of glass artists

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Matthew Cummings, Suspended, 2012. H 50, W 24, D 9 in.

Friday September 14, 2012 | by Andrew Page

3 Questions for ... Wayne Strattman

FILED UNDER: Artist Interviews, Exhibition, Museums, New Work

Wayne Strattman at work in the studio.

Monday September 3, 2012 | by Andrew Page

In Memoriam: Edith Franklin (1922 – 2012)

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A 1962 Toledo Glass Workshop alumna, the late Edith Franklin wowed attendees of the 2012 Glass Art Society conference, wearing a Laura Sassville creation. She is pictured here with her companion Doug Adams in a Jean Marie Giguere neckpiece. photo: stephen wild and suzy lamont

Friday August 31, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Hot Off the Presses: GLASS #128, Fall 2012

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The cover of the Fall 2012 edition of GLASS (#128) features work of Bertil Vallien from his “Black Desert Snow” series.

Tuesday August 28, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Collaborative mixed-media sculpture by glass professors at Indiana university gallery through Septem

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Cortney Boyd’s work entitled “Grandma’s Sewing Machine” is part of the artist’s “Recollections” series, with household objects rendered in ghostly glass.

Tuesday August 21, 2012 | by Andrew Page

OPENING: Marc Petrovic’s intricate bird sculptures coming to roost at Heller Gallery

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Marc Petrovic, Avian Pair #2, 2011. Hot-sculpted and blown Bullseye murrini roll-up. H 9, W 15, D 10 in. courtesy: the artist

Monday August 20, 2012 | by Andrew Page

HELP WANTED: Maryland university seeks assistant professor with hot glass experience for tenure-trac

FILED UNDER: Education, Help Wanted, News

The hot shop in the Salisbury University art department, where the university-level glassblowing program is the only one of its kind in the state of Maryland.

Sunday August 19, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Dawn Bennett to bid adieu to UrbanGlass after 11 years as executive director

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L to R: Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, BRIC board chair Lizanne Fontaine, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council member Letitia James, UrbanGlass executive director Dawn Bennett, and UrbanGlass board chair Carol Yorke at the October 2011 groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the building that will house the new UrbanGlass. .photo: alex ipiotis, island photo