Join artist Jennifer Adams and paint a mini gondola to "sail away with Lino" on the canals of Venice. Transform yourself into a glassblower with our photo panel and watch Fab-5 Break Dancers <http://www.fab-5.org/>  perform at 1 and 3 p.m.

                                            Davide Salvadore was born into a family of glassmakers in Murano, Italy and is a master of traditional Venetian glass working.  He founded and manages his own studio, Campagnol e Salvadore, where he mixes his lampworking and glassmaking skills in inventive ways to create a distinctive and expressive body of work.  He is a also founding member of Centro Studio Vetro, a non-profit association founded in 1997 to cultivate and promote the culture and art of glass.

                                Robert Carlson was introduced to glass in 1980 and opened his own studio where he has worked since 1987.  He has taught workshops at Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and The Glass Furnace, among other glass programs.  Carlson is known for creating narrative sculptures using paint and glass to create images and forms that are archetypal and personal, iconographic and idiosyncratic.  "The glass gives these sculptures form, but the paint gives them meaning." 

                                Katrina Hude holds a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a MFA from San Jose Sate University.  Her early interest in visual arts began with ceramics and photography but quickly expanded to glass during her college studies.  "I enjoy the learning that comes with object making and most importantly I love to bring objects together so they can develop into a series. It seems to me very similar to having a thought and sharing with others that it might become a worthwhile conversation."

Museum of Glass Summer Calendar Highlights for July 2012 All events are included with admission to the Museum unless otherwise noted. Calendar listings are subject to change. For updated information, please visit our website at www.museumofglass.org or call the information line at 253.284.4750 or 1.866.4MUSEUM. SUMMER HOURS (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Third Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open Independence Day Exhibition Openings Museum of Glass 10th Aniversary Exhibition Maestro: Recent Works by Lino Tagliapietra <http://museumofglass.org/exhibitions/maestro-lino-tagliapietra> Organized by Tagliapietra Studio July 14, 2012 - January 6, 2013 Maestro showcases 65 glass masterpieces created by Tagliapietra during the past decade (2002-2012). The works demonstrate the artist's evolution to larger works and use of bolder colors and patterns over his nearly fifty year career. Six large-scale installations, featuring colorful butterflies (Borboleta), boats (Endeavor), seagulls (Gabbiani), two separate collections of shields (Masai), and Avventura which contains nearly one hundred opaque glass vessels. Some of the objects in the exhibition were created at Museum of Glass during Tagliapietra's several Visiting Artist residencies in the Hot Shop. Events 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend July 13 - 15, 2012 Celebrate the Museum of Glass' 10th Anniversary! Special admission all weekend: $10 adults, children 12 and under are FREE. Shatter Sessions Friday, July 13 7 - 10 p.m. Sponsored by Weekly Volcano and Creature Featuring Friends and Family, Nolan Garrett, Hot Bodies in Motion, Joy Wants Eternity, Miles Max and Rumble Pack, and Not From Brooklyn Museum of Glass 10th Anniversary Party. See local bands attempt to shatter glass using only their music. Enjoy food and drinks from Choripan by Asado and Social Bar & Grill (including Last Flash Ale, the new signature MOG beer created by Engine House #9), play fair-style games, watch glassblowing and participate in hands-on art activities. Tickets: $10 in advance (includes Museum admission July 13) | $15 at the door (5 p.m. or later) Maestro: Recent Works by Lino Tagliapietra Artist and Member Reception Saturday, July 14 7 - 10 p.m. Meet Maestro Lino Tagliapietra and be among the first to see the exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments and a no-host bar. $12 general | FREE for Museum Members Museum Store Tent Sale Friday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Museum of Glass Store's annual sale on the plaza. Great savings on select glass pieces and special 10th Anniversary souvenirs from MOG and guest artists Beto Yarce (Cintli), Tisha Abrahamsen (Andre Glass) Paul LaBrie and Tacoma Glassblowing Studio. Artist Keiko will demonstrate the art of flame-working making small sculptures, beads and vessels. Shop early for the best selection! Mobile Hot Shop at Art on the Ave Sunday, July 15 Visit the MOG Mobile Hot Shop at Art on the Ave street fair. Enjoy glassblowing demonstrations along with live music and performances while browsing more than 90 artisan and food booths. The Mobile Hot Shop will be located at 6th Avenue and N. Pine Street, across from Engine House No. 9 Brewery. Public Programs Family Days <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=395> Sponsored by City of Tacoma Arts Commission Second Saturday of each month 1 - 4 p.m. Bring the family for an afternoon of creativity. Family Days at the Museum of Glass invite visitors of all ages to tap into their imaginations. Explore the artwork in the galleries, enjoy performances by local music and dance groups, and make an art project to take home. July 14 July Jubilee Join artist Jennifer Adams and paint a mini gondola to "sail away with Lino" on the canals of Venice. Transform yourself into a glassblower with our photo panel and watch Fab-5 Break Dancers <http://www.fab-5.org/> perform at 1 and 3 p.m. Third Thursday ArtWalk with 'Let's Move' Zumba on the Plaza Free admission 5 - 8 p.m. sponsored by City of Tacoma Arts Commission and Columbia Bank July 19 Museum of Glass and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties have teamed up to host Zumba fitness dancing in conjunction with First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Museums & Gardens <http://www.imls.gov/about/letsmove.aspx> initiative during Third Thursday ArtWalk in July and August. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in two brief Zumba classes at 6 and 6:30 p.m. and also make jingle bell bracelets from 5 to 7 p.m. to wear when they dance. Healthy snacks provided. All activities are free of charge. Hot Shop <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=415> Feel the heat as you watch art come alive! Every day, artists demonstrate the intriguing process of creating works of art from molten glass on the amphitheater stage, giving visitors a birds-eye view of their activities. Expert commentary and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system enhance the experience by providing insight into the glassblowing process as well as the science, culture and art of glass. 2012 Visiting Artist Summer Series Sponsored by Courtyard by Marriott / Tacoma Downtown Presented in partnership with Pilchuck Glass School June 6 - September 2 Each summer, MOG presents the Visiting Artist Summer Series, a partnership with Pilchuck Glass School <http://www.pilchuck.com/> , that brings artists from around the world to the Hot Shop. A different artist is featured each week from June through Labor Day weekend. July 11 - 15 Davide Salvadore <http://www.davidesalvadore.com/> (Murano, Italy) Davide Salvadore was born into a family of glassmakers in Murano, Italy and is a master of traditional Venetian glass working. He founded and manages his own studio, Campagnol e Salvadore, where he mixes his lampworking and glassmaking skills in inventive ways to create a distinctive and expressive body of work. He is a also founding member of Centro Studio Vetro, a non-profit association founded in 1997 to cultivate and promote the culture and art of glass. July 18 - 22 Robert Carlson <http://www.robertcarlson.net/> (Bainbridge Island, WA) Robert Carlson was introduced to glass in 1980 and opened his own studio where he has worked since 1987. He has taught workshops at Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and The Glass Furnace, among other glass programs. Carlson is known for creating narrative sculptures using paint and glass to create images and forms that are archetypal and personal, iconographic and idiosyncratic. "The glass gives these sculptures form, but the paint gives them meaning." July 25 - 29 Katrina Hude <http://www.whidbeyworkingartists.com/Katrina_Hude.html> (Whidbey Island, WA) Katrina Hude holds a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a MFA from San Jose Sate University. Her early interest in visual arts began with ceramics and photography but quickly expanded to glass during her college studies. "I enjoy the learning that comes with object making and most importantly I love to bring objects together so they can develop into a series. It seems to me very similar to having a thought and sharing with others that it might become a worthwhile conversation." Hot Shop Visiting Artist Program <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=481> Sponsored by City of Tacoma Arts Commission, Windgate Charitable Foundation, Corning Incorporated Foundation, Courtyard by Marriott/Tacoma Downtown and Herb and Paula Simon Watch contemporary glass history in the making! From emerging to internationally-renowned, Visiting Artists come to the Hot Shop to create new glass works in collaboration with the Museum's Hot Shop Team. July 2 - 3, 9 - 10, Ben Sharp <http://bensharpglass.com/index.php> (Stanwood, WA) 16 - 17, 23 - 24, A native of Gainesville, Florida, Ben Sharp began his career as a scientific 30 - 31 glassmaker in 1997, where he worked on various projects for the United States Department of Agriculture, the University of Florida, and NASA. In 1998 he made the transition to furnace-worked glass and has worked and taught at studios around the country. Currently, Sharp is the studio technician at Pilchuck Glass School. Hot Lunch Fridays, 12 - 1 p.m. Celebrate Friday at the Museum of Glass! Enjoy a boxed lunch from Choripan <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=392> while watching the action in the Hot Shop. Lunch includes choice of sandwich, chips and cookie. Cost: $10.25 plus Museum admission. Call 253.248.4263 to order your lunch by 5 p.m. Thursday. Hands-on Glass Experiences Education Studio Weekdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturdays 12 - 4 p.m.; Sundays 1 - 4 p.m. The Education Studio is an interactive, experiential learning space that provides visitors with creative opportunities for hands-on engagement with the ideas behind the glass. Activities are designed to engage all visitors, from toddlers to senior citizens. Each month a new hands-on art activity is presented that relates to a particular exhibition or Hot Shop application. Make Your Own Glass: Fusing Workshops <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=484> Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 pm; Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m. Using colorful glass shards, stringers and frit, visitors can create a one-of-a-kind glass tile that can be used for a coaster OR two glass pendants/magnets. Workshops start on the hour (45 minute duration); last session begins at 3 pm on Saturdays, 4 pm on Sundays. Cost: $38 / $32 members (price does not include Museum admission). Suitable for ages 6 to adult Reservations: 253.284.4719. Make Your Own Glass: Bead Making Workshop <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=484> Third Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Additional Summer Dates (12 - 4 p.m.): July 1, 14, 15, 25, September 1 - 3 Flame-worker Keiko and friends lead participants in the art of a unique glass bead with glass rods and a torch. Workshops begin at the top of the hour; last session begins at 4 p.m. (45 minute duration). Cost: $38 / $32 members (includes all material costs, instruction and shipping; does not include Museum admission). Suitable for ages 12 to adult. Reservations: 253.284.4719. SPECIAL RATE DURING ARTWALK (5 - 8 p.m.): Experience bead making for a discounted price of $20. Participants make one bead each; first come, first served. Shipping not available for ArtWalk workshops. Kids Design Glass <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=394> Sponsored by Key Foundation, a foundation funded by KeyBank, and the Muckleshoot Charity Fund Ongoing Children under the age of 12 Our Kids Design Glass program invites children 12 and under who visit the Museum or are patients at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital to design a glass sculpture. Each month, one entry is selected by the MOG Hot Shop team. Two sculptures are created-one for the child designer and one for the Museum's Permanent Collection. Designs created in the Hot Shop on the last Sunday of each month. Lectures Conversations with the Artists Sponsored by PONCHO Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Hot Shop July 8 Deborah Czeresko July 15 Davide Salvadore July 22 Robert Carlson July 29 Katrina Hude Documentaries Every day, visitors can view original documentary films to expand their understanding of the artwork in the galleries, gain insight into the artistic process of a particular artist, or review the techniques and history of glassmaking. Films repeat throughout the day. Ongoing Exhibitions Origins: Early Works by Dale Chihuly <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=531> Organized by Museum of Glass Through October 21, 2012 In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Studio Glass movement and the Museum of Glass' 10th anniversary, the Museum has organized this exhibition to showcase works made by Dale Chihuly in his early career. The artwork displayed includes transitional pieces from local collections, historic Chihuly posters from the Mary Hale Cockran Library and the central piece, Persian Seaforms, a 33-piece installation recently gifted to the Museum's Permanent Collection. Collectively, the works explore Chihuly's fascination with the sea and ancient Middle Eastern civilizations. Classic Heat <http://museumofglass.org/exhibitions/classic-heat> Organized by Museum of Glass and LeMay - America's Car Museum Through January 2013 In collaboration with LeMay - America's Car Museum <http://www.lemaymuseum.org/> , and in recognition of their grand opening, the Museum of Glass and artist John Miller have teamed up to create a collection of large-scale glass hood ornaments inspired by classic designs from various American automakers. While the sculptures reference the original emblems, the finished pieces include elements from various makes and models. The collection consists of 9 sculptures, half of which will be displayed at each museum. Scapes: Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=508> Organized by Museum of Glass Sponsored by Russell Investments, The Boeing Company, Janet and Mike Halvorson, Washington State Arts Commission, Chap and Eve Alvord, Carol Auerbach and Al Berger, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Baerg, Dianne and Stephen Loeb, and Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass Through - January 2013 Scapes presents a new body of work created by siblings Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, grandchildren of Venini & Co. founder Paolo Venini. The exhibition comprises four installations, or rooms, based on the Hindu belief that the world is a series of disks made up of wind, water and earth upon which float four continents in a vast circular ocean. The de Santillanas have interpreted elements of this cosmology in glass, creating spaces in which forms and colors correspond to physical phenomenon. All of the works in the exhibition were executed in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during two Visiting Artist residencies in 2010. Made at the Museum: The Visiting Artist Collection <http://museumofglass.org/page.aspx?pid=465> Organized by Museum of Glass Ongoing The Visiting Artist Program brings artists from the region and around the world to the Museum of Glass to work with the Hot Shop team to explore, invent and create with glass. One work from each residency is retained by the Museum for future display. The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions. In addition to the Hot Shop Amphitheater where visitors can watch artists work, the facilities include galleries, outdoor exhibition areas, a theater, hands-on art studio, grand hall, café and store. Museum of Glass is sponsored in part by Ben B. Cheney Foundation, The Boeing Company Charitable Foundation, City of Tacoma Arts Commission, Arts Fund, Forest Foundation, and Sequoia Foundation, Dimmer Family Foundation, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Puget Sound Energy and Windgate Foundation. Hours and Admission Open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Third Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Store is also open Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): also open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed July 30, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission is free for members, $12 general, $10 seniors, military and students (13+ with ID), $10 groups of 10 or more, $5 children (6-12) years old. Children under 6 are admitted free. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Info Line 253-284-4750/ 1-866-4MUSEUM Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock Street Tacoma, WA 98402 www.museumofglass.org <http://www.museumofglass.org/> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-WA/Museum-of-Glass/62210295931?ref=sgm> <http://twitter.com/#!/MOGTacoma> <http://www.youtube.com/museumofglass> For more information about Museum of Glass: Susan Newsom, Communications Manager, 253.284.4732, snewsom@museumofglass.org <mailto:jpisto@museumofglass.org> ###