Spring Classes at the Washington Glass School

Offering a unique educational program for over 20 years, the Washington Glass School and Studio offers something for everyone with classes for both beginning and seasoned artists. Check out their website for more info!

Keep scrolling to find out about their upcoming events, classes, and shows!

Upcoming Classes at The Washington Glass School:

Open Studio Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, May 13th, from Noon-5 pm, is the Annual Spring Open Studios! Perfect time to see cool arts and crafts AND get something incredible for Mother's Day! In fact, bring Mom with you!

*NEW DATE*4403- Glass Fusing 201  Instructor: Christina Helowicz Level: Intermediate Dates:6/17 Times:12-3 pm Tuition: $200 Are you ready to take your fusing skills to the next level? This class covers circle cutting, fun ways to use stringers and frit, and what it means to cut with intention. Some glass fusing experience is required for this one, so get ready to step up your fusing game. Never fused before? Starting at 11 am, we'll have a $50 crash course before class to catch you up to speed.

We're Hiring! WGS seeks new Studio Coordinator, click the link below to learn more.

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NEW CLASS! Fun Friday! Fun Friday is a monthly(ish) afternoon class with fun focused projects that are great for adults and older kids alike.

May Instructor: Erwin Timmers Level: Beginner Dates5/26 Times:3-5 pm Tuition: $75 Craft your own sun-catching masterpiece! You can use one of our patterns or make one that is all your own. Adults and children over 10(with adult) are welcome—no glass experience is needed.

June Painting on Glass with Patricia Instructor: Patricia De Poel Wilberg Level: Beginner Dates:6/9 Times:3-5 pm Tuition: $75 Spend an afternoon with Patricia and learn the basics of painting on glass. This class is open to all ages and abilities; no glass experience is needed for a great time. Students will use fire on enamels to paint a design onto their dishes.

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An Auction to Support Glass Art in Ukraine: "Unbreakable Ukraine". May 12th, 2023 Rago Auctions is presenting a selection of contemporary glasswork from notable artists across the globe all sold to benefit the hot shop at the Glass Museum in Lviv shared by the Lviv National Academy of Arts. Thirteen artists - including our Michael Janis and Tim Tate - have generously contributed works to the auction with a goal of bringing awareness and funds to the Lviv hot shop and community artists as they continue to create in a time of war. All proceeds, including the 26% buyer's premium, will benefit the hot shop at the Glass Museum in Lviv. Have a look at the works going for a song!

GAS Conference This June - Detroit, MI is the center of the Glass Universe - The Glass Art Society (GAS) holds their 4 day international conference, the Art Alliance For Contemporary Glass (AACG) holds its annual meeting in Detroit and the largest glass gallery in the USA - Habatat Fine Art hosts its 51st Annual International Invitational from June 4-10th, 2023. The global glass community gets together to celebrate community, collaboration and crossover in the Motor City.  This event will feature over 400 artworks by glass artists from around the world. Make sure to see the new works by WGS Co-Director Michael Janis at the show!

FY 2024 Art Bank Program Workshop - tomorrow

 

FY 2024 Art Bank Program Workshop 10 to 11:30 am, Wednesday, May 10 In support of local visual artists, District art galleries, and District art nonprofit organizations, CAH acquires fine art from metropolitan artists to grow the Art Bank Collection. Artwork in the collection is managed by CAH and loaned to District Government agencies for display in public areas and offices of government buildings. The Art Bank Collection, which started in 1986, has nearly 3,000 artworks. CAH conducts free workshops for participants to learn useful information about the agency’s funding opportunities and how to submit a grant application. All workshops are delivered virtually. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend this FY 24 ABP Grant Workshop.

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Please be advised that this workshop will include live real-time captioning via Webex.

Find more info on our ABP grant program

Maryland Arts Directory Triennial Exhibition

Press release from MAP about this terrific Maryland artists exhibition:

In celebration of the talented and diverse array of artists across the state, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and Maryland Art Place (MAP) are pleased to present the third Maryland Arts Directory exhibition this month. Held Thursday, May 18 at 6pm, the triennial event will focus on visual artworks, literary works, and performers in the ever growing Maryland Arts Directory, and will be held in tandem with the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District Spring Art Walk.

Maintained by MAP for more than 25 years, the Maryland Arts Directory originated as a regional resource conceived by MSAC. Curators, collectors, and patrons could physically visit MAP to review new visual artworks using slides. As time went by, slides became outdated and an official online resource was created to make access to artworks much more accessible.

The Directory is a free online platform that showcases the high-caliber, diverse, and relevant work of Maryland’s artists and arts organizations and promotes the vitality of Maryland’s arts communities. Collectively, MSAC and MAP aim to present a comprehensive survey of Maryland artists for the Triennial exhibition. 

"We are excited to collaborate with MAP and work with these jurors to showcase the breadth and depth of the work of Maryland's artists," said MSAC Executive Director Steven Skerritt-Davis. "The Directory as an online resource is invaluable, and having the chance to experience participating artists' work in person is sure to be inspiring" 

This year’s roster of talented jurors includes: Jayme McLellan (visual art) - Founder and Director of Civilian Art Projects; José Ruiz (visual art) – Director and Faculty, Curatorial Practices Program at the Maryland Institute College of Art; Rahne Alexander (performance) – intermedia artist, writer and editor; and Gerry LaFemina (literary) – acclaimed poet, writer, professor and critic.

And all of you who have read this blog for the past 20 years know, I always advise that artists must have thick skins!

I applied for this exhibition, but was not accepted.  This is part of the journey of being an artist!

Here's my rejection note, forever preserved!

Hello,

Thank you for your submission to the MSAC Arts Directory Triennial Exhibition.

We received an overwhelming response. Unfortunately, your work was not selected for this exhibition opportunity. Due to the number of applications, we had to be very selective.  Please know this was a tough decision based on capacity and not artist merit. We hope you will continue applying for future opportunities with Maryland Art Place and MSAC. It was an honor and a privilege to review your work. Thank you for all you do as a Maryland creative! 

Warmly,

MAP staff

Annual Student Exhibition at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

The King Street Gallery presents the annual Student Exhibition featuring the work of Montgomery College students from the Department of the Visual and Performing Arts at Takoma Park, Silver Spring Campus. The exhibition will be on display from May 18th through September 8th, 2023.

King Street Gallery is open late on May 18^th from 5 PM to 7:30 PM for the exhibition opening. This event is located at the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center. This exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MCVPA

The exhibition features artworks made by Art & Design students over the past year and includes work from courses in 2D Design, 3D Design, Ceramics, Craft, Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. 

Throughout the year, Montgomery College art students have worked hard to accomplish a variety of artwork that will make this year’s show something not to miss. Please join them to celebrate the student body's creativity.