//Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

April 1–30, 2008

"GLASS AT THE BBAC"

Glass for sale all month long in the gallery shop including artists Bruce Boatman, Tim Cory, Christine and Jim Freeburn, Gail Leone, Stuart Shulman, Kristin Perkins, Kathleen Porter, Paul Runde, Mark Sudduth and Furnace Design Studio.

1516 S. Cranbrook, Birmingham, MI 48009
248.644.0866/www.bbartcenter.org
Gallery Hours: T-Th 9a-7p & F-S 9a-5p

//Cameron Scott Gallery

April 3–May 3, 2008

"MORPHOSIS IN GLASS"

Exhibit features new work by glass artist, Dave Hilty-Pine Lake Glassworks.

Opening Reception: Thurs. April 3rd, 6:30-8:30p
167 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
248.203.7167/www.cameronscottgallery.com
Gallery Hours: T-S 11a-5p & by appt.

//Macomb Center Art Gallery, Macomb Community College

March 26–April 23, 2008

"JANET KELMAN & JOAN FARAGO"

Exhibition includes glass work by Janet Kelman and paintings by Joan Farago.

Opening Reception: Thurs. March 27th, 5-7p
44575 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
586.286.2089 or 2166/www.macombcenter.com/AboutUs/ArtGallery/
Gallery Hours: M-Th 9a-9p & S 10a-1p

//Village Picture Framing & Art Gallery

April 1–18, 2008

"LOUIE SANCHEZ ART GLASS"

Creative art glass by Louie Sanchez

Opening Reception: Fri, April 4th, 6-9p
1026 Monroe, Dearborn, MI 48124
313.278.4870/www.villageframingandgallery.com
Gallery Hours: T-W & F 10a-5p, Th 10a-8p & S 10a-3:30p

//The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, University of Michigan-Dearborn

April 4–May 2, 2008

"PRIVILEGED ACCESS"

A collection of seldom seen works in glass by celebrated artists, on loan to the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery from important regional collections.

Opening Reception: Fri. April 4th, 5-7:30p
4901 Evergreen Rd, 3070 ML, Dearborn, MI 48128
313.593.3592 5087/www.umd.umich.edu
Gallery Hours: M-F 9a-5p

//The Henry Ford, Greenfield Village Glass Shop

April 15–30, 2008

"OPEN SEASON"

Greenfield Village opens for the season on April 15th. Join the glass artisans as they create a series of special demonstrations of inspiring works at the furnace on Sat. April 19th and Sun. April 20th. Bring a glass month brochure to receive $2 off regular admission to the Village between April 15th and April 30th. Source Code: gm0308

20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
313.982.6001/www.TheHenryFord.org
Fee: Hands on activity starting Tuesday, April 15th

//Glass Academy

April 19, 2008

"2nd ANNUAL MOTOR CITY BLOW OFF!"

Alfred University students compete against team Glass Academy in Michigan's first glass Olympics on Sat. April 19th, 11a-6p. Events include; longest can pull, largest bubble, smallest vase, and more. Michigan's only state certified Proprietary Trade school teaching the glass arts in Metro Detroit. Classes available.

25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn, MI 48124
313.561.4527/www.glassacademy.com
Fee: $5 or potluck dish to share

//Furnace Design Studio

April 25, 2008

"15 YEARS OF COLLABORATION" 1993-2008

"Craft, Corporate, and Beyond"
Follow the journey of artists Chris Nordin and Michelle Plucinsky as they discuss the evolution of their company, Furnace Design Studio in Metro Detroit. Artist lecture, book signing, wine and cheese reception.

Opening Reception: Fri. April 25th, 7-9p
25331 Trowbridge, Dearborn, MI 48124
313.561.4527/www.furnacehotglass.com

//Axiom Glass

April 1–May 31, 2008

"BY APPOINTMENT ONLY"

Selected works by Andy Madvin at the artist studio.

1604 Clay Ave, Ste. 151, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48211
248.933.2639/www.axiomglass.com
Gallery Hours: Call for an appt.

//College for Creative Studies, Yamasaki Atrium Gallery

April 3–19, 2008

"BLAZING FURNACES"

An exhibit of work by CCS students: Anna Bregin, James Fackert Jr., David Helm, Nichole Housey, Taylor Kurrle, Jessica Tokman and Elizabeth Torrance.

April 6, 2008

"HOT GLASS BONANZA"

Demonstrations by students and faculty in the College for Creative Studies glass shop Sun. April 6th, 1-5p. Summer workshops start in May.

201 E Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202
313.664.7447/www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu
Gallery Hours: M-S 9a-5p

//Michigan Hot Glass Workshop

April 13, 2008

"CANE MAKING WORKSHOP"

Jeff Mack, master glassblower, will teach a variety of processes associated with Latticino canemaking and application on Sun. April 13th, 9a-5p. Intermediate to advanced level students only, limit 8.

Fee: $125/lunch included

April 25–May 25, 2008

"ANTIBODIES AND OTHER ABSTRACTIONS"

A solo exhibit of new work by Maxwell Davis.

Opening Reception: Fri. April 25th, 7-11p (note change of date)
1604 Clay Ave, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48211
313.871.1798/www.michiganhotglass.com

//Jeff Mack Glass

April 26, 2008

"GLASS @ HOME"

Art and glass by Jeff Mack and associates.

Opening Reception: Sat. April 26th, 3-9p (note time change)
4236 Commonwealth, Detroit, MI 48208
313.831.1242/www.jeffmackglass.com

//next step studios & gallery

April 5–May 3, 2008

"FIRST SHOW"

A glass exhibition curated by Albert Young.

Opening Reception: Sat. April 5th, 6-11p
530 Hilton, Ferndale, MI 48220
248.342.5074/www.nextstepstudio.com
Gallery Hours: Call for an appt.

//Touch of Light Studio & Gallerie of Handblown Glass

April 1–30, 2008

"MICHIGAN GLASS MONTH"

Works of John Fitzpatrick. Classes available.

23426 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
248.543.1868/www.touchoflight.com
Gallery Hours: T-F 11a-6p, S 10a-5p & by appt

//"River of Glass" Handblown Artglass

April 19–20, 2008

"GRAND OPENING WEEKEND"

Grand opening celebration and ongoing glassblowing demonstrations Sat. April 19th and Sun. April 20th, 12-5p.

123 South Main St, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586.954.4994/www.river-of-glass.com

//epiphany studios

May 9–10, 2008

"MICHIGAN GLASS MONTH OPEN STUDIOS"

In conjunction with MGM and ArtDetroitNow (ADN) epiphany studios will host a grand reopening. Glassblowing demonstrations Fri. May 9th, 2-9p and Sat. May 10th, 12-9p with lectures by April Wagner and Jason Ruff. Light refreshments will be served.

770 Orchard Lake Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
248.745.3786/www.epiphanyglass.com

//Habatat Gallery

April 24, 2008

"6th ANNUAL HABATAT GALLERIES CONTEMPORARY GLASS AUCTION"

Habatat Galleries has produced an amazing selection of works. This years centerpiece to the auction will be the extraordinary collection of Mike and Annie Belkin. Auction starts Thursday, April 24th, 8p. Call for final location.

April 26–May 25, 2008

"36th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GLASS INVITATIONAL AWARDS EXHIBITION"

The largest annual glass exhibition in the country with over 100 artists representing 16 different countries including Herb Babcock, David Bennett, Howard Ben Tre, Emily Brock, Borowski Family, Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Laura Donefer, Janet Kelman, Klaus Moje, William Morris, Davide Salvadore, Livio Seguso, Ann Wolff, Albert Young and many more.

Opening Reception: Sat. April 26th, 8-10p
4400 Fernlee Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
248.554.0590/www.habatat.com
Gallery Hours: T-S 11a-6p & Su 12-5p

//Ariana Gallery

April 25–June 1, 2008

"FOR THE LOVE OF GLASS"

21st Annual Glass Invitational

Our focus is on a small select group of glass artists whose designs will resonate for years. Featuring over 20 acclaimed glass artists including Toby Upton, Tommie Rush, David Goldhagen, Tom Philabaum, Scott Bayless, Chris Nordin and Michelle Plucinsky.

Opening Reception: Fri. April 25th, 5-9p
119 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.546.8810/www.arianagallery.com
Gallery Hours: M-W & F 11a-6p, Th & S 11a-7p & Su 12:30-4:30p

//Janet Kelman's Glass Studio

April 26, 2008

"PYROTECHNIC GARDENING: CASTING GLASS FROM FLOWERPOTS"

Martha Croasdale constructs a mold while allowing you to view into the kiln during the casting process. The exhibition consists of Janet Kelman's recent work along with a mold making/pƒte de verre casting demonstration at 1p. Join us on Sat. April 26th, 12-4p.

1205 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.547.8332/www.janetkelman.com

//Janice Charach Gallery

March 27–May 15, 2008

"MAD ABOUT GLASS"

A contemporary exhibition of glass created by students and alumni of the College for Creative Studies featuring Andrew and Robert Madvin.

Opening Reception: Thurs. March 27th, 7-9p
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248.432.5448/www.jccdet.org

//Orchard Lake Framing & Gallery

March 31–April 20, 2008

"A GLASSY OCCASION"

Glass in sculptural, decorative and functional forms. Artists include: John Steiner, Chris Nordin, Michelle Plucinsky, Bruce Grauf, Isreal Nordin and Victor Leo. Original art by local artists.

4301 Orchard Lake Rd, Ste. 120, West Bloomfield, MI
48323/Cross Winds Mall
248.538.9021/www.orchardlakeframing.com
Gallery Hours: M-W & F-S 10a-6p, Th 10a-7p & by appt.

//Art Leaders Gallery

April 1–30, 2008

"CELEBRATING MICHIGAN'S 28th ANNUAL GLASS AND SCULPTURE MONTH"

Showcasing over 30 regional and international artists including Dimo Rosin, Vandermark, Walter Brendan, Michael Hopko, Thomas Meyers, Ed Branson, Fredrick Hart, and Boris Kramer.

33030 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248.539.0262/www.artleaders.com
Gallery Hours: M-S 10a-7p