GAS is thrilled to announce its 2010 Conference Collectors Tour of Louisville, Kentucky! This three and one half day tour is filled with Louisville’s top private collections, renowned artists, special conference events, and unique visits to secluded spots, of which the region is most known. You will enjoy fabulous cuisine and be welcomed into this special Southern city where charm is a part of daily life. With an agenda that includes:
• a visit to the 21c Museum Hotel
• private demo with Richard Jolley
• visits with Kentucky Derby thoroughbreds
• a Tagliapietra demo at Centre College
• a tour of Shaker Village
• and much, much more!

You won’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity, once in a lifetime opportunity! To learn more or book your spot, visit http://www.glassart.org/Seminars_Collectors_Tours.html.

As the 40th annual conference for the International Glass Art Society draws nearer, Louisville is getting more and more buzz as a destination for more than just bourbon and horses.  Louisville is well established as a hub for the fans and collectors of contemporary glass art.  With “Keep Louisville Weird” as the local mandate to support local talent and keep the local artistic culture alive, it’s no wonder that this city has become a destination for all things artistic.

Treat yourself to a virtual tour of two of the top glass galleries, Glassworks and Flame Run and ‘lunch’ at the Mayan café by visiting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1WH7c90X1A.  Both galleries are participating in the conference.

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As the Glass Art Society’s 40th Annual Meeting, GAS2010 Louisville, continues to grow, we’d like to update you on our recent, very exciting additions to the program!

Artists Conducting Demonstrations:

• Dubbed the “Father of Kentucky Glass”, Stephen Rolfe Powell
• Lino Tagliapietra (Murano/Seattle)
• Carman Lozar
• Ben Edols (Australia)
• Emilio Santini (Murano)

Additionally, the following artists are confirmed to give lectures at GAS2010:

• Richard Jolley
• Judith Schaechter
• Stephen Knapp
• Ken Von Roenn
• Arlon Bayliss

Hiroshi Yimano’s new work is being shown at Marta Hewett Gallery in Cincinnati. More deeply faceted, and the images can be seen from both sides.

Glass Art Society conference June 10-12, 2010. Reserve rooms now at the Marriott Downtown Louisville.

Corning NY conference site was perfect. The Corning Museum of Glass housed many of the events, and boy do they have a lot of practice! Being immersed in glass from antiquity to modern, and surrounded by glass makers and glass sellers, and getting to mingle amongst the Heinemans and their spsectaculara glass collection….just to good to be true! Louisville offers much more, however, as a convention spot-the city makes the experience better.