Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass updates

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Greetings!  We may be frozen in another Polar Vortex, yet at the same time at BMMOG, we are elated by the many generous donors to our year-end fund drive. Your donations help us to provide free general admission to everyone, always, bring stellar exhibitions to our community, and encourage the next generation of artists. Thank you. Don't forget to read on to hear about the huge sale ending soon in The Museum Shop, new classes, art activity day and a party to close the exhibition. .  I hope to see you in the galleries,      Jen Stevenson Marketing and Development Director  Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass Events and Activities Closing Party Glass Artists of The New North If you Stay in, Tune In Art Activity Day NEW Classes Open Now SALE Ends Sunday
Exhibition Closing Party Here's a last chance to see some of the finest glass art our area Untitled, 2013, Jon Chapman has to offer.Join is at the closing party for Glass Artists of the New North:  Creativity in Our Midst. Thursday, February 6  Exhibit viewing and social 5- 6:30 pm Artist discussion:  Kristin Thielking, Jon Chapman and Tom Fleming discuss creative direction and trends in student work in glass at 6:30pm. Free admission.Click here to RSVP.  Top Glass Artists of The New North Exhibition Glass Artists of the New North: Creativity in Our Midst  September 15 - February 16, 2014        This exhibit fea Jeremy Popelka Sturgeon Bay, WI  Serac, 2013 Sand cast glass tures the creative and innovative work of nationally and internationally renowned glass artists who live and work in The New North region of Wisconsin. Within our area, there are a growing number accomplished artistswho are recognized for their capabilities of enriching the intellectual, economic and creative environments of the region. These artists have managed their own businesses as gallery owners, artist and entrepreneurs, creating work for exhibit and sale to a national audience. The goal of this exhibition is to meld the interest in innovation in the business community with the creativity and innovation of the artists in our midst. Click here for a schedule of lectures and discussions with the artists. Thank you, exhibit sponsors:   This exhibition is supported in part by  a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin and The National Endowment for the Arts.  Top On Tuesday Tune in to Local 5 Live If you're at home on Tuesday morning between 9 and 10am, tune in to Channel 5 Live. We'll be showing the current exhibition and what you can do in The Glass Studio. We planned a live interview earlier this week, but that dastardly Polar Vortex froze the equipment.  By the looks of the long-range forecast, this interview may be the only humane way to visit the museum that day! Top Valentines at Art Activity Day   Make a glass Valentine or letter ($15 each) for someone special using glass paints stencils and stamps. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Glass projects will be available for pick up at the museum the Thursday following the Art Activity Day. *Art Activities end at 1 pm. Last call for payment to participate in fused glass activities is at 12:45 pm. Art Activity Days are funded in part by a grant from the Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis Charitable Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and the Bemis Foundation. TOP CLASSES in The Glass Studio A new crop of classes is ready you you and the kids. We have added more   advance classes in flameworking and fusing as well as NEW classes in Networking. Click here for a full description and schedule. Youth Classes Adult Classes Kid Fuse! Photo Transfer February 23   1pm-3:30 pm    FLAME 1: Three hour workshops as an Introduction to flameworking FLAME 2: Three hour workshops with intermediate topics in flameworking Kid Fuse! Photo Transfer February 23   1pm-3:30 pm    Photo Transfer and Fused Glass March 29 12-4pm Kid Fuse! Valentine LOVE Bowls  February 1 12pm-2pm There are many more classes for youth and adults on our website. Click here for a full list. OPEN STUDIO Sessions now available for adults and youth 16 and older.
The Museum Shop - Unique, Affordable Art   The Annual Clearance Sale in The Museum Shop  Ends Sunday, January 26.   Everything is marked down at least 20%. Sale items are not eligible for additional member discounts. No coupons or special offers are valid during this sale. All proceeds from sales support museum programming. Thank you.  Top

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