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Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux |
Demonstation and Lecture Schedule

 

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present a series of glass blowing demonstrations and artist talks in conjunction with the exhibition Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux. All events are free and open to the public.

Demonstrations at the Glass House:

Glass blowing, enameling, and engraving demonstrations will take place at the Glass House—found at the corner of Main and Willow, West of the Ropp Agricultural Building in Normal on October 3, 4, 5, and 9. There is an "open door" policy for each of the demonstrations, with the public encouraged to visit during either morning or afternoon sessions. Click for a map.

Morning Demonstration at the Glass House: 9:00—11:30 am

Wednesday, October 3

Thursday, Octobe 4

Friday, October 5

Tuesday, October 9

Afternoon Demonstrations at the Glass House: 1:15—4:00 pm

Wednesday, October 3

Thursday, October 4

Friday, October 5

Tuesday, October 9

Artist Talks at University Galleries:

University Galleries is honored to present public lectures by early pioneers from of the Studio Glass Movement, as well as contemporary practitioners working with the medium. Artist talks will occur at University Galleries, beginning at noon each day.

Artist Talks at University Galleries: 12 noon—1:00 pm

October 3: Fritz Dreisbach

October 4: Jack Schmidt

October 5: Henry Halem

October 9: Kim Harty

 

The Artists:

As one of Harvey Littleton's first students at the University of Wisconsin (Madison), Fritz Dreisbach completed his MFA in 1967. Dreisbach has been central to the development of the Studio Glass Movement since 1964. As a founding member of the Glass Art Society (1971), he helped to direct the movement. Dreisbach has led over 300 workshops, lectures, and classes in over 150 glass art facilities throughout the world.

Henry Halem has been working with glass since 1968. He founded the Glass Program at Kent State University (Kent, Ohio) in 1969 and co-founded the Glass Art Society (GAS), where he served as the organization's first president. Halem received the Lifetime Achievement Award from GAS for his accomplishments in the field in 2008 and currently a Fellow of the American Crafts Council.

Kim Harty completed her BFA at the Rhode Island School of Design (2006) and has attended Pilchuck Glass School (2005, 2007). An emerging artist within the Studio Glass Movement, Harty approaches the medium in a performative manner, mixing hot glass processes with installation art. She has served as Visiting Lecturer for the Glass Art Society.

Jack Schmidt is recognized as Illinois State University's first Glass program graduate (1973). His work has been exhibited internationally, with his reputation earning him a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Fellowship Grant, in addition to other prestigious awards. Schmidt has served as visiting artist and lecturer at the University of Wisconsin (Madison); Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood, Washington); Penland School of Crafts (Penland, North Carolina); Cleveland Institute of Art (Ohio); among others.

 

Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass and the Midwest Contemporary Glass Art Group are central organizers of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Studio Glass Movement. Similar events are taking place at museums and arts centers throughout the United States as a result of their initiatives. Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux has received generous support from both organizations.

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