Booted American Idol finalist probably not headed back to the glass studio

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Flameworker Siobhan Magnus, in a photo from the official American Idol Website, ended her impressive run as a finalist when she was voted off on Wednesday evening's program. photo: FOX

Thursday April 29, 2010 | by Andrew Page

A redefined UrbanGlass gala auction raises $330,000 for Brooklyn, New York glass center

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Artists and volunteers at the first annual Fete de Verre fundraiser for UrbanGlass. (L to R):Mariel Hamm, Melinda Swahn, Laura Sasseville, Jessica MacDonald, Lorrie Nicholas, and Hanna Wong. photo: kristin solomon

Wednesday April 28, 2010 | by apekshavanjari

Lecture: Preston Singletary joined by mentor and Native American storyteller Walter Porter at the Mu

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Preston Singletary from an image on his artist's page at Blue Rain Gallery.

Tuesday April 27, 2010 | by ptravisano

High-school student designs glass trophy for 2010 Endangered Species Day Award

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On the second floor of Studio Inferno in New Orleans, Meredith Graf worked with glass artist James Vella on a trophy commission.

Thursday April 22, 2010 | by Andrew Page

Habatat auction tonight features rare historic work

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Harvey Littleton, Mobile Arc, 1986. Hot-worked glass. H 13 3/4, W 12 1/2, D 8 3/4 in. Estimate: $38,000 – $45,000. courtesy: habatat galleries, michigan

Thursday April 15, 2010 | by Andrew Page

Joe Cariati’s students rally to keep Cal State Fullerton from cancelling class

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Joe Cariati in an undated photo from his bio page of his website.

Tuesday April 13, 2010 | by Andrew Page

UrbanGlass boldly reimagines its annual fundraising auction for 2010

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Lino Tagliapietra, Borneo, 2009. Blown glass, cane. H 19 1/4, D 12 in. Retail value: $37,000.

Monday April 12, 2010 | by ptravisano

The Smithsonian Craft Show expanding beyond artist exhibitors

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The 28th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show, which will run from April 22nd through the 25th at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., is expanding its offerings beyond the exhibition of finely-made craft and art objects which remains its focus. But this year, the four-day event offering crafts from 120 exhibiting artists will also include lectures, music, demonstrations, and more.

Wednesday April 7, 2010 | by Andrew Page

Museum of Glass director supports Chihuly Center in Seattle

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Tim Close has been the director of the Museum of Glass since 2007.

Monday April 5, 2010 | by Andrew Page

Proposed Chihuly museum at the foot of the Seattle Space Needle stirs debate

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An amusement park at the foot of the Seattle Space Needle could be replaced by a major Chihuly museum if the project wins approval.