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NCAGG News

 October 1 - 31, 2010: NCAGG Show at American Craftworks Gallery
This NCAGG members-only show at the American Craftworks Gallery in Annapolis, MD is titled "Reflections III" and continues the 2009 and 2008 show theme.

 March 28 - April 27, 2010: NCAGG Show at Glenview Mansion
The City of Rockville, MD hosted our new show, "Generations in Glass" at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, showcasing the tremendous diversity, creativity, and growth in glass art in the greater Washington, DC area with almost 70 NCAGG artists and over 130 individual works of art, including kiln-worked, stained, flame-worked, and blown glass. A highlight of the show was the "Inspirational Invitational", showcasing the work of pioneers that have inspired the vibrant glass art community in the greater DC area, nominated by NCAGG members.


Member News

 October 2010: New Art Glass Book Features Several NCAGG Members
"Art Glass Today" by Jeffrey B. Snyder features over 60 contemporary, international glass artists and their work. They share their blown, cast, kiln-formed, lampwork, cold work, fusing, laminating, carving, sand blasting, acid etching, and cutting techniques. NCAGG members Jackie Braitman, Cindy Coldiron, Jody Danner Walker, Michael Janis, Martin Kremer, Anne Elise Pemberton, Sherry Selevan, Tim Tate, and Erwin Timmers are featured in the book. The book includes 354 color photos and all who enjoy working in glass will find it an invaluable reference and inspiration. The book is published by Schiffer Publishing [www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=9780764334641].

 September 10 - October 3, 2010: Corrine Whitlatch Glass Art Exhibition at the 1st Stage Theater in McLean, VA
NCAGG member Corrine Whitlatch exhibits her art at the 1st Stage Theater. The exhibition is titled "Silk Road Reflections" and includes a series of pieces that reflect images and narratives of the Middle East. The artist reception is September 14, 2010, 4-6 pm.

 September 7 - 28, 2010: Several NCAGG Members in Exhibition at the Ratner Museum in Bethesda, MD
NCAGG members Benjamin Bornstein, Kari Minnick, Anne Elise Pemberton, Jill Tanenbaum, Robert Wiener, and Nancy Weisser participate in "INTERSECT: Glass Meets Art" a glass art exhibition at the Ratner Museum [ratnermusuem.com] in Bethesda, MD. The artist reception is September 12, 2010, 1:30-3:30 pm.

 September - December 2010: Vitrum Studio Glass Art Classes in Beltsville, MD
NCAGG members Judith Conway and Kevin O'Toole, along with other artists, teach over 20 glass art classes in a variety of topics. Details at the Vitrum Studio [vitrumstudio.com].

 September - November 2010: Kari Minnick Glass Art Classes in Silver Spring, MD
NCAGG members Kari Minnick and Laurie Siegel will teach several fused glass classes at Kari's studio. For details visit Kari Minnick Glass Art Studio [kariminnick.com/artist_to_artist.html].

 August 29 - September 4, 2010: Elizabeth Braun Workshop at Arrowmont in Gatlinberg, TN
NCAGG member Liz Braun teaches a workshop on reverse relief casting at the Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinberg, TN. Full and partial scholarships are available for the workshop. For more info visit the Arrowmont School.

 Fall & Winter 2010: Glass Art Classes & Workshops at Glen Echo Park, MD
Several classes are under way at the Art Glass Center in Glen Echo, MD - blown, stained, cast, kilnformed, beads, jewelry and more. Many NCAGG members teach at the Center. For more info please visit Glen Echo Park, you can register online.

 July 19 - 23, 2010: Liz Mears Flameworking Class at Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd, VA
Let's create with hot glass! NCAGG member Liz Mears [elizabethmears.com] is teaching a week-long flameworking class at the Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd, VA. A starting packet will be supplied to all students and Liz will give demos and work with each student. Details and online registration at the Center's website.

 July 5 - August 10, 2010: Michelle Rial Exhibit in Taos, NM
NCAGG member Michelle Rial has five wall fused glass pieces and jewelry exhibited at FaFa's Furniture & Fine Art in Taos, NM.

 July 5 - 10, 2010: Martin Kremer Workshop at the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY
"Within the Walls": a technique-intensive kiln working workshop by NCAGG member Martin Kremer [kremerglass.com] focusing on the potential for expression and discovery between the inside and outside of a vessel. For details visit the Corning Museum of Glass.

 July 1 - August 21, 2010: Michelle Rial Exhibit in Chicago, IL
"Glass - Up Against the Wall!" NCAGG member Michelle Rial exhibits 50 works of fused glass art at the Pop-Up Gallery in Chicago, IL.

 June 25, 2010: Creative Crafts Council Auction of Fine Craft at the Mansion at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD
A festive evening of live and silent auctions of fine contemporary craft items created by outstanding regional craftsmen will be held Friday, June 25, 2010 at 7 pm at the Mansion at Strathmore. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Creative Crafts Council which represents nine guilds (including NCAGG) for artists in glass, fiber, ceramics, polymer, metals, and mixed media. Proceeds from the auction will support the CCC biennial juried crafts exhibition in 2011. Silent auction bidding begins at 7 pm and the live auction starts at 8 pm.

 June 24 - August 1, 2010: Viki Keating & Anita Hagan Exhibition at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD
NCAGG member Viki Keating and painter Anita Hagan exhibit their art at Quiet Waters Park, June 24 - August 1, 2010. The reception is June 27, 2010, 1 - 4 pm.

 June 16 - July 10, 2010: Kari Minnick Exhibition at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD
This exhibition of new work by NCAGG member Kari Minnick [kariminnick.com] is titled "In the Clear" and includes floor and wall installations, pedestal and wall sculpture. It takes place at BlackRock Center for the Arts, June 16 - July 10, 2010 and the artist reception is June 19, 2010, 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

 

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