Toledo Glass Fashion Show a parade of creativity and passion, and a fitting finale for the 2012 GAS

FILED UNDER: Design, Events, Image Gallery, News

To the Pretenders’ tune, Brass in Pocket (I’m Special), Laura Donefer, in a sequined outfit accented by glass CDs, strutted her stuff to open the 2012 Glass Fashion show in Toledo, Ohio. photo: stephen rekstad

Friday June 15, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Attendance up for Glass Art Society Conference at birthplace of Studio Glass

FILED UNDER: Events

Maureen Littleton (L) and Kate Vogel dial Harvey Littleton from the stage of the GAS conference opening ceremonies to convey a group birthday wish to the founder of Studio Glass.

Wednesday June 13, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Corning Museum of Glass unveils design of North Wing expansion project

FILED UNDER: Architecture, Design, Museums, News

The North Wing facade. courtesy: thomas phifer and partners

Friday June 1, 2012 | by Andrew Page

GlassRoots, featured on national TV program airing Sunday, honors its at-risk students

FILED UNDER: Education, News

A group shot of GlassRoots students who were awarded prizes for the best glass product designs in a recent ceremony at the Newark, New Jersey, nonprofit.

Wednesday May 23, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Tacoma location of Traver Gallery to close June 1st

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, News

A Chihuly work in the back room of Traver Tacoma, which will close its doors on June 1st.

Thursday May 17, 2012 | by Andrew Page

OPENING: Judith Schaechter’s site-specific installation draws crowds

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

Judith Schaechter at the opening reception, Friday, May 11, 2012.

Wednesday May 2, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Chrysler Museum announces endowed curator of glass position as part of capital campaign

FILED UNDER: Museums, News

Kelly Conway, the Chrysler Museum of Art’s curator of glass since 2007, has just had her position endowed as part of the museum’s ambitious capital campaign. photo: echard wheeler

Sunday April 29, 2012 | by Andrew Page

Chihuly Center begins selling advance tickets online, plans to open May 21st

FILED UNDER: Exhibition, News

The permanent installation in the outdoor area of the Chihuly Garden and Glass center displays much of what was learned during the many botanical garden temporary exhibitions around the U.S. over the past several years.

Wednesday April 25, 2012 | by Andrew Page

OPENING: Habatat Galleries will hold its 40th annual invitational exhibition and 10th auction

FILED UNDER: Art Market, Auction, Exhibition

Harvey Littleton, Spiral Lyrical Movement, 1986. Hot-worked glass. Tallest: 43 in. Auction estimate: $28,000 – $36,000

Saturday April 21, 2012 | by Andrew Page

RED DOT REPORT: A redesigned SOFA New York entices the eye but will it drive sales?

FILED UNDER: Art Market, New Work, News

David Ling, the architect who put his mark on the interior of the Park Avenue armory for SOFA New York 2012, pictured with Art Fair Company president Mark Lyman. courtesy: www.sofaexpo.com