40th Annual International Glass Art Society

Exhibits

Speed Art MuseumSpeed Art Museum

http://www.speedmuseum.org
April 25, 2010 to August 2, 2010
Fifty Years of Contemporary Glass: Art, Craft, or Otherwise?
Created around 1960, the international studio glass movement will, in 2010, move past the half-century mark. Fifty Years of Contemporary Glass: Art, Craft, or Otherwise? Will look at the movement's development from both an historical and a critical perspective. Drawing heavily from the Leonard and Adele Leight collection.

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

http://www.kentuckyarts.org
April 24, 2010 to July 17, 2010
Mark Peiser, A Life with Glass
A mini-retrospective exhibit featuring works from all stages of the artist’s career drawn from his personal collection, select pieces from private collections and pieces from his most recent body of work. Since 1967, when Mark Peiser became involved with the Studio Glass Movement, he has been recognized for his uniquely individualized approaches and accomplishments. Peiser’s continual investigation of the expressive implications of glass properties and processes have led to distinctive bodies of work.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

http://www.sluggermuseum.org
Beyond Broken Windows: Baseball in Glass
Scott Darlington and John Miller blow away the notion that baseball and glass don't play well together. Miller's outrageously large versions of ballpark food include hot dogs big enough to make Babe Ruth blush, and french fries you could swat a home run with. Darlington's playful takes on the iconic elements of America's pastime offer a fresh, fun perspective on the sport. Don't miss this double play by two old glass-blowing buddies who want to take you out to the ballgame.

21c Museum Hotel

http://www.21cmuseum.org/museum/default.aspx
Wheel of Fortune
21C Museum HotelAnne Peabody's "Wheel of Fortune", a site-specific installation commissioned by the 21c Museum will be on display in the Atrium Gallery in conjunction with the 2010 GAS conference. The work consists of a monumental funnel cloud constructed of silvered glass and hand-carved gilt wooden figurines.

Since 2006, the artist has been exploring the idea of the hierarchy of objects, and their use in recording a specific place and time. This work is a physical record of the tornado that leveled much of Louisville on April 3, 1974. Mink coats and candelabras mingle in the sky as equals with cigarette butts and broken bits of glass. Previous exhibitions of her work include Glass Stress at the 53rd Venice Biennale, and “Fallen Nest” commissioned by the city of New York.

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft

www.kentuckyarts.org
April 24, 2010 to July 17, 2010
Glass Jewelry: an International Passion for Design
An international invitational exhibition featuring artists who utilizing glass as the primary component of their jewelry. This includes blown glass, flame-worked, cast, fabricated and appropriated glass.

Among the participating artists are: Sydney Cash, Dan Clayman, Joyce Roessler, Michaela Maria, Linda McNeil, James Minson, Richard Meitner, Amy Rueffert, Kathleen Elliot, Rob Snyder, Karen Wilenbrink-Johnson, Sari Liimatta, Don Friedlich, Simsa Cho, Giselle Courtney and Laura Donefer.

University of Louisville’s Cressman Center

http://louisville.edu/art/cressman-center.html
"Intersection: Work from the Sutherland Artists-in-Residence Series"
The Sutherland Endowed Chair in Glass lecture series seeks to further the field of glass art by creating a link between the artist’s studio practice, U of L students, and the public. The Sutherland Series fosters innovation by providing professional artists with a working environment that is conducive to creativity and free of distractions. Students are provided the opportunity to work hands-on with professional artists in the creation of their work, while the community is invited to enjoy insight into the spectacle of the creative process. This exhibition will showcase the work of a number of former Sutherland Artists-in-Residence.

Former artists include- Kana Tanaka, Einar de la Torre, Jamex de la Torre, Daisuke Shintani, Atsuko Tajima, Densaburo Oku, Jon Clark, Therman Statom, Shane Fero, Nancy Callan, Jessica Julius, Erica Rosenfeld, Richard Jolley, John Miller, and Ed Hamilton.

Frazier International History Museum

http://www.fraziermuseum.org
Bottles and Bourbon: Then and Now
For over one hundred years, glass has been the choice material to bottle spirits. Glass’ ability to provide an uncontaminated environment is obviously important in protecting the precious liquor. As well, its transparency reveals the liquor’s character.

From the Speed Art Museum, historical whiskey bottles have been selected from the Robinson Brown Collection. These historical bottles are coupled with contemporary art glass bottles. Like the jug for ceramicists, the bottle is a rich source of inspiration for art glass makers.

Glassworks - VONFIRE Gallery

http://www.louisvilleglassworks.com/vonfire.html
Melting the Cultural Fringe: an Exploration in Glass of Contemporary (Sub)Culture
Glassworks is excited to present a glass exhibition that is truly on the edge. From graffiti to hot rods, fashion to music, all things of urban subculture will be examined through glass objects and installations.


Swanson Reed Contemporary

http://www.swansonreedgallery.com
Glass Uprising
Youth, beauty, talent, resistance, intelligence, skill, creativity, all exhibited in glass featuring a wide variety of contemporary glass art that pushes the boundaries and explores possibilities. Works by Alex Bernstein, Deanna Clayton, Keith Clayton, Ethan Stern, Nicole Chesney, C. Matthew Szosz, Timothy Tate, Jeremy Lepisto, Christina Bothwell and Oben Abright. Currated by Rick Heath and Merrily Orsini.



Kaviar Forge & Gallery

http://www.craigkaviar.com
Andrew Jackson Pollack and Jennifer Umphress both specialize in lampworking and share a love of aquatic themes. Pollack's work has been described as "Venetian with a little New Orleans funk" and Umphress focuses on capturing oceanic movement.




Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery

http://www.flamerun.com/index.php
Benjamin Edols & Kathy Elliot
Works by these Australian artists in the main gallery. Signature blown and cold worked vessels and sculptures.



Glassworks Gallery

www.louisvilleglassworks.com
OneofAKind: Unique Objects created by Glassworks Gallery Glass Artists
Casey Hyland, Jonathon Swanz, Mark Payton, Chad Balster, Pablo Soto, Mark Matthews, Geoffrey Beetem, Anthony Schafermeyer, Josh Simpson, Sydney Cash, Matthew Cummings and many more.

Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery

http://www.flamerun.com/index.php
Centre College & Friends
A wide selection of glass art from Centre College alumni and friends who are currently working in glass. Stephen Rolfe Powell, Brook Forrest White, Jr., Patrick Martin, Jonathan Capps, John Stokes, Che Rhodes, Paul Nelson, Paul Hugues, Matt Cummings, Naomi Stuecker and others.

Yew Dell Gardens

http://yewdellgardens.org
2010 Sculpture in the Dell
Yew Dell Gardens is a 33 acre botanical garden located just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville. The event is designed to bring together gardeners, sculptors, art collectors and others with an interest in gardens and art. Approximately 70 sculptures in a wide range of materials and styles will be displayed throughout the gardens and grounds in venues chosen specifically by the artists, with an emphasis on glass.

Glassworks Hotshop

www.louisvilleglassworks.com
Sneakers and I-beams: Illuminations
Lighting installation featuring current works of Deborah Czeresko. All works will be made at Glassworks.

Gallery Janjobe

http://www.galleryjanjobe.com
FLAMEWORKING: SOME LIKE IT HOT!
The focus for this exhibit will be on flameworked sculptural pieces, both soft and hard glass. Among the featured artists will be Kim Fields.

Weber Gallery

Shine!—Possibilities in Glass
A unique collaborative project that allows Glassworks artists to work with members and families of the Council on Mental Retardation in creating a series of meaningful and inspiring artworks in glass. Participating artists include Jonathon Swanz, Chad Balster, Casey Hyland, Lori Beck, Rebekah Davis, and Jacqueline Back.

Central Park, Old Louisville

http://www.oldlouisville.com/History/CentralPark/
4600 Rays of Light
In recognition of the 1883 Southern Exposition, the advent of an electrically illuminated age, the exhibit will be a creative re-creation of the lighting of 4600 incandescent lamps.




The Green Building

http://www.thegreenbuilding.net
McKinley Moore & Matt Eskuche





Louisville Visual Art Association

http://www.louisvillevisualart.org










Felice Vineyards

An Irishman and an Indian Walk into a Bar
Eoin Breadon and Jason Chakravarty

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The Glass Performance Art Film Festival

Premiers Friday, June 11th at Glassworks Black Out Bash
In an hour-long video presentation delivered on edited DVD, The Glass Performance Art Film Festival (co-curated by Rik Allen, Kim Harty, and Andrew Page) will present 12 five-minute excerpts of the most significant work that brings together hot glass and performance art.

Call for Exhibitions for the 2010 GAS Conference/Glass30
Any artists wishing to participate in exhibits or installations during GAS in Louisville or GLASS30:Four Weeks of Fire, please contact info@GASLouisville2010.org and let us know your interest, send a portfolio and we will try to match you with a gallery or venue for An installation.


40th Annual International Glass Art Society
40th Annual International Glass Art Society