Pioneers of Studio Glass

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50 Years of Studio Glass
April 27th-July 1, 2012
50 years ago, Harvey Littleton took the manufacture of glass out of its industrial setting and put it within the reach of the studio artist.

Discussion with Glass Artist Fritz Driesbach

Friday, April 27th 6:30pm
in conjunction with the opening reception to 50 Years of Studio Glass

For 43 years Fritz, the Johnny Appleseed of Glass, has presented hundreds of lectures and demonstrations in over 150 institutions in North America, Europe and Asia. His glass is represented in numerous public and private collections, “…all the usual suspects!” Fritz Dreisbach was a significant presence on the Seattle scene from 1985 to 2004: consulting, lecturing, teaching, and making glass. In 2002,Amsterdam, the Glass Art Society presented Dreisbach its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, for his “…unique and significant contributions to the world of glass.”  He was elected a Fellow of the American Crafts Council in 1988 and was awarded the 1993 The Corning Glass Museum Rakow Commission.

Upcoming Exhibit

50 Years of Studio Glass
April 27th – July 1, 2012
Public Opening Reception, Friday April 27th, 5 – 9pm
Organized by Lindsay Capps, Rick Heath and Adele Leight

Artist Talks

Sound Installation
•SSV4KY by Christopher Cozier
Friday, April 13th from 7-9pm
In front of KMAC

Artist Talks
•Moderated by Courtney Martin PhD
with Christopher Cozier, Ebony G.Patterson, Sheena Rose
Friday, April 13th at 5:30/6:00pm lecture begins

•Made in the Kentucky
Discussion with Courtney Martin PhD, Christopher Cozier, Ebony G.Patterson, Sheena Rose
April 14th from 12:30-2:30pm

Sheena’s Inspiration

Sheena Rose, Artist in Residence, finds inspiration in the people and places in Louisville. Now through April 14th.