“Puyallup” 1997 Lino Tagliapietra Gift of Aviva and Jack A. Robinson. Photograph © 2005 The Detroit Institute of Arts.
The mission of the Michigan Glass Month Project is to promote awareness of art glass and to educate the public regarding the great variety of glass expression in Michigan. MGM’s focus is on Michigan glass artists. 2009 is our 28th year and we continue to succeed.
Primarily, Michigan Glass Month is a celebration of artists who work with glass as their primary medium. Glass is fascinating: molten, leaded, lamp-worked, cast, ground, etched or assembled!
Glass Month activities also bring attention to many others who are important to the field of contemporary art glass. Collectors and patrons play an especially critical role. Their investment in glass supports artists and allows many institutions, that make up the glass arts to continue functioning. Their donations to cultural and educational institutions committed to public education and enrichment, is most critical and appreciated!!
This brochure will guide you through the many wonderful exhibits and events of Michigan Glass Month. These events celebrate the accomplishments of local, national and international artists. Look at our website www.michiganglass.org to see a list of 2009 participants and links to other activities in the glass community this year.
The varied listings in this calendar of events showcase private studios, museums, art schools, community cultural institutions, art centers and non-profit galleries. They provide a readily accessible venue to view glass, access special programs and in some cases learn the materials, tools, and techniques of production. Commercial galleries, framing shops and gift stores play an important role in our celebration as well, bringing some of the most up-to-date works by the worlds most respected artists to our community.
The cover of the Michigan Glass Month 2009 brochure features “Puyallup” by Lino Tagliapietra. A recent gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts, this work has become part of the public holding and accessible to glass enthusiasts. Cover photo: “Puyallup” 1997 Lino Tagliapietra Gift of Aviva and Jack A. Robinson. Photograph © 2005 The Detroit Institute of Arts. Enjoy this years Michigan Glass Month brochure and show your patronage by visiting and supporting the great talent here in Michigan for the month of April.
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