Museum of Glass eNewsletter. <https://i3.createsend1.com/ei/y/DD/CF8/A43/053153/images/clear.gif> Trouble viewing this email? Check it out as a webpage. <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/e/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/> Museum of Glass: What's Hot Now! MOG Open 7 Days a Week through Labor Day <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/r> VASS WEEK 11 Watch Ed Archie NoiseCat Create 'The Ugly Eaglet' in the Hot Shop Through Sunday, August 29 Presented in partnership with Pilchuck Glass School <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/y> One of the leading voices in Contemporary Native Art, Ed Archie NoiseCat <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/j> is a carver and sculptor whose body of work in glass, bronze, metal, and wood has earned significant acclaim internationally. He draws from the stories of his Shuswap and Stlitlimx ancestors to create distinctive three-dimensional images executed with unequaled craftsmanship. <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/t> While at the Museum, Ed Archie is working with the Hot Shop Team <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/i> to hot-sculpt a nest of up to six eaglets and a single baby thunderbird. The sculpture, titled The Ugly Eaglet, references the famous story, The Ugly Duckling. As always, you can watch all of the action in the Hot Shop via our live streaming video <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/d> . CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTIST Sunday, August 29, 2 pm Meet Ed Archie and learn more about his career at this lively presentation in the Hot Shop. MONDAY & TUESDAY ARTISTS: Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Jasen Johnsen <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/h> August 30 - 31 The Visiting Artist Program is sponsored by the Windgate Charitable Foundation, Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, City of Tacoma Arts Commission, Courtyard by Marriott / Tacoma and City Arts Magazine. BUY ART AND SUPPORT MOG! Exclusive glassybaby Trios Available for Purchase <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/k> glassybaby <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/u> votives are artfully hand-crafted by a team of Seattle glass artists. Founded by a three-time cancer survivor, the company has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to cancer care and other charities dedicated to quality of life and healing. In honor of Red Hot 2010, <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/o> glassybaby has created two trios specially for Museum of Glass in two beautiful color varieties-the teal trio and the red hot trio. Whether they're lit with a candle or by the sun, these simple, colorful vessels radiate hope, peace, and beauty to those who give and receive them. Purchase your set today <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/b> via the Museum Store website. Each trio is $150, and $39 (tax deductible) of each purchase directly supports the Hot Shop. <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/n> Be sure to peruse the other Red Hot exclusive keepsakes while you shop! Museum of Glass Receives Highest National Recognition Celebrate with FREE ADMISSION on September 25 <https://i8.createsend1.com/ei/y/DD/CF8/A43/053153/images/aam.gif> Museum of Glass has achieved accreditation from the American Association of Museums, <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/p> the highest national recognition for a museum. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. Of the nation's estimated 17,500 museums, 775 are currently accredited. MOG is one of only 14 museums accredited in Washington State and joins Tacoma Art Museum <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/x> and Washington State History Museum <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/m> to form a trio of accredited museums in Tacoma. To celebrate and to thank the community for its support, the Museum will offer FREE ADMISSION to all visitors on Saturday, September 25, 2010, which is also national Museum Day. Come and celebrate "All Glass, All the Time" with us. In This Issue * Ed Archie NoiseCat Comes to the Hot Shop * Exclusive Red Hot Glassybaby Trios Available for Purchase * MOG Receives Highest Museum Honor Something New Everyday <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/c> Check the calendar <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/q> to see what you could enjoy at the Museum today or visit our exhibitions page <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/a> for a peek inside our galleries. <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/f> Shop Online <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/z> Give the Gift of Membership <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/v> Enjoy the benefits of Membership <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/e> -free admission, guest passes, invitations to exclusive events and discounts to the MOG Store, Café and Provenance Hotels! <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/s> Subscribe <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/g> | Web Version <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/e/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/> | Contact Us <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/w> | Hours & Admissions <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/yd> Image credit: Ed Archie NoiseCat: photos courtesy of the artist 1801 Dock Street Tacoma WA 98402 [get directions <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/yk> ] ©2007-2010 Museum of Glass <http://museumofglass.createsend1.com/t/y/l/mhliiy/kdtyjdkk/yu> . 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