OPENING: Exhibition presents a look back at pioneers of Louisville glass art scene

Set to open on August 7, 2015 is "502," an exhibition that aims to bring attention to the forerunners of the glass scene in Louisville, Kentucky. Taking place at the gallery of Flame Run, one of the five glass galleries that operate in the region, the show promises to be an homage to the people who first worked in their backyards and garages to produce hot and blown glass works. The exhibition will celebrate artists that paved the way for glass art in the community before it could be practiced through public access.

Howard Wilson is credited as being one of the first to bring glassblowing into Louisville by opening a studio on Franklin Street in the Butchertown neighborhood.

Works by Brook Forrest White, Jr., the owner of Flame Run, and Greg Fleischaker will be shown, two of the original hot glass artists at Glassworks studio in 2001, the year the multi-use facility opened its doors after being converted from a manufacturing building.

Participating artists: 
T.  Howard Wilson
Bob Cheever 
Chuck Gerson
Angela St. Vrain
W. G. Rickel
Devyn Baron 
Amy Pender
DH McNabb 

“502” opens August 7th and runs through September 26th, 2015. 

An opening night reception and demonstration begins at 6 PM.