2018 Empty Bowls Fundraising Event
March 23, 2018
5:30 pm & party until 9 pm
Historic Hampton Post Office
132 East Queen Street, Hampton
Street and Garage Parking Available
The Empty Bowls fundraiser benefits the Food Bank of Hampton Roads. All Guild Members are encouraged to create at least one bowl to donate to this great cause. Last year the guild donated almost 50 bowls!
Tickets on sale at :https://www.emptybowlsvapeninsula.org/
Please bring your donated bowl to Slover during March 1-3rd,
or email Robin: treasurer@virginiaglassguild.org or Jenna: corsecretary@virginiaglassguild.org
5:30 pm & party until 9 pm
Historic Hampton Post Office
132 East Queen Street, Hampton
Street and Garage Parking Available
The Empty Bowls fundraiser benefits the Food Bank of Hampton Roads. All Guild Members are encouraged to create at least one bowl to donate to this great cause. Last year the guild donated almost 50 bowls!
Tickets on sale at :https://www.emptybowlsvapeninsula.org/
Please bring your donated bowl to Slover during March 1-3rd,
or email Robin: treasurer@virginiaglassguild.org or Jenna: corsecretary@virginiaglassguild.org
March members Meeting
March 1
Slover Library
Join us for the March members meeting, as well as Slover work drop-off and install.
Slover Library
Join us for the March members meeting, as well as Slover work drop-off and install.
February Members Meeting
Sunday February 25!
11 AM - 3 PM
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
If you are in Richmond and looking for something to do, join us for a special tour given by Mrs. Jordan Brown or Sabrina Cordovana.
VGG will hold a short members meeting at 11:15 and then take a tour of the site.
Also, any artwork can be drop off for the 2018 Members Exhibition. Although, we will not be able to do a fusing Workshop to benefit the Empty Bowls fundraising event, you may drop off your bowls to Jude and we will pick them up at a later date.
11 AM - 3 PM
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
1812 West Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
If you are in Richmond and looking for something to do, join us for a special tour given by Mrs. Jordan Brown or Sabrina Cordovana.
VGG will hold a short members meeting at 11:15 and then take a tour of the site.
Also, any artwork can be drop off for the 2018 Members Exhibition. Although, we will not be able to do a fusing Workshop to benefit the Empty Bowls fundraising event, you may drop off your bowls to Jude and we will pick them up at a later date.
January Meeting
January 21
2 pm
At Makerspace in Norfolk.
First members meeting of 2018, plus a tour of the Makerspace facilities.
2 pm
At Makerspace in Norfolk.
First members meeting of 2018, plus a tour of the Makerspace facilities.
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Donation Raffle EventWe held a surprise raffle event through December to raise money for the upcoming Guild year. Thank you to everyone who participated!
This week we have a lovely purple stained glass panel by Kathy Wooldridge, and a flame-worked bead necklace by Lisa Mosser. Next week we'll have new items to raffle off! The rules are simple! Any donation made between now and saturday the 16th is entered to win. Each dollar you donate to VGG gets you one ticket, with no caps on tickets. So if you give a $25 donation, you have 25 chances to win! You can get tickets in person at For All Handkind in Selden Market, or donate via paypal below! |
PFAC's Jingle Mingle/Holiday Pop-up Exhibition
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Extreme Glass: Studio Glass In Context of Glass Innovation
Juror's Lecture with Dr. Jutta-Annette Page
December 9, 2017 5 pm
ODU’s Goode Theater.
ODU has secured parking on levels 4 and 5 of the garage behind the SpringHill Suites Marriott - next to the Goode Theatre.
December 9, 2017 5 pm
ODU’s Goode Theater.
ODU has secured parking on levels 4 and 5 of the garage behind the SpringHill Suites Marriott - next to the Goode Theatre.
Jutta-Annette Page is the Executive Director of the Barry Art Museum, in Norfolk, VA. She holds a Ph.D and MA in the history of art and architecture from Brown University, an MAE in jewelry, metalsmithing, and industrial design from Rhode Island School of Design, and an MA and BA in visual communication and art from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany. She was the Curator of European Glass at The Corning Museum of Glass from 1993 to 2003, and served as the Curator of Glass and Curator of the Decorative Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art from 2003-2016. A respected author in her field, Dr. Page has completed numerous publications and lectured extensively on a broad range of topics. During the 45th Annual Glass Art Society Conference, she was presented with the Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. She served for ten years on the GAS Board, including as president.
Outing for the Guild.. September 21, 2017
- Third Thursday at the Glass Studio combines glass performance, live music, and a cash bar into an unforgettable evening.
and after 6 p.m., you can pick up an admission ticket to avoid standing in line.
Elections for Officers and Board Members
The election process is complete! The entire slate of officers and board members below were unanimously elected by 39 members of Virginia Glass Guild for the 2017-2018 membership year.
Congratulations to all running for positions and many thanks for your willingness to serve the guild.
President: Clay McGlamory
Co-Vice Presidents: Kimberly McKinnis and Jennifer Detlefsen
Treasurer: Robin Short
Recording Secretary: Sabrina Cordovana
Corresponding Secretary: Jenna Figgers
1 Year Board Position: Dan Smith
2 Year Board Position: Julia Rogers
3 Year Board Position: Ali Rogan
Past President: Heather Hartle
Student Representative: Betty Gowans
Many thanks also go out to the board serving during the past membership year. It was a very productive and successful year for the guild, and it would not have been possible without your guidance and hard work.
Congratulations to all running for positions and many thanks for your willingness to serve the guild.
President: Clay McGlamory
Co-Vice Presidents: Kimberly McKinnis and Jennifer Detlefsen
Treasurer: Robin Short
Recording Secretary: Sabrina Cordovana
Corresponding Secretary: Jenna Figgers
1 Year Board Position: Dan Smith
2 Year Board Position: Julia Rogers
3 Year Board Position: Ali Rogan
Past President: Heather Hartle
Student Representative: Betty Gowans
Many thanks also go out to the board serving during the past membership year. It was a very productive and successful year for the guild, and it would not have been possible without your guidance and hard work.
