University of the Arts uses large donation to add glass major

FILED UNDER: Education, News

university of the arts facade; photo courtesy of university website

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 30, 2012 | by Isabella Webbe

As part of Glass Games, glass baton commences U.K. journey

FILED UNDER: Events, News

Says Marks, “The Baton is both opaque and transparent and glows from within, when lit from above.”

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.

Monday May 21, 2012 | by ktmo5678

Museum of Arts and Design holds LED-themed fundraiser

FILED UNDER: Events, Museums, News, Uncategorized

video of creation of auctioned piece, Joe Mangrum’s Asynchronous Syntropy; LED paint and covered sand (which my guest astutely referred to as “pre-glass”)

Friday May 18, 2012 | by Isabella Webbe

Mark Lyman confirms SOFA WEST cancellation

FILED UNDER: Events, News

A scene from the 2011 SOFA West at the Santa Fe Convention Center.

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.

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

Thursday April 12, 2012 | by Familiar Studio

Pratt Fine Arts Center names Steve Galatro new executive director

FILED UNDER: News

Steven Galatro