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Upcoming Talks and Exhibits at Sandwich Glass Museum

SANDWICH, MA – The Sandwich Glass Museum A public artist talk and reception with Ed Branson is
is honored to host Michael Egan/Green Mountain scheduled on Saturday, April 22nd.
Glass Works with the exhibit Green Mountain Glass, The Sandwich Glass Museum will also unveil a
which opened on February 1, 2023, and will run new exhibit, A Pinch of Salt, running Monday, April
through Monday, October 30th, 2023. Egan has 3, 2023, through Saturday, December 30, 2023.
been a glass artist for over twenty-five years. He Guest curator Maria Martell shares her extensive
works with a range of colors and forms to reveal collection of vintage, “salts,” many of which were
compelling glass sculptures and vessels. Egan created at the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company
describes his work as both simple and complex, with in Sandwich, MA. Through the ages, salt was used for
the colors of each piece being unique in the way they food preservation and as a commodity to trade. It is
might move, bend, or reflect light. Egan describes then not surprising that “salts,” small vessels used to
the process of making glass as intense, precise, contain the valuable mineral, were creatively
and exciting. fashioned and cherished items of daily use at the dining table well into
The Museum is also proud to host one of the most influential the 20th century. A curator’s talk will be scheduled.
contemporary glass artists of our time, Ed Branson. The exhibit, These exhibits are free with general admission to the Museum of
A Lifetime with Glass, runs from Wednesday, April 5 through Sunday, $12 for adults, $11 for 65+ $2 for children 6-14, and free for ages 5
June 11. The inspiration for his glass art masterpieces is derived and under; group rates are available. Call for further information at
primarily from nature. His desire to unveil beautiful forms and colors 508-888-0251 or www.sandwichglassmuseum.org.
through his careful manipulation of glass creates stunning outcomes.

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MANCHESTER, NH –The Founders Chapter of the National American • Eaarly access to National Shows
Glass Club (NAGC) will visit the Allston studio of Wayne Strattman, a neon • Naational A wards & Recognition
glass artist, on April 11. On May 9, members will meet in Manchester, NH • Sccholarship Opportunities
for our year-end luncheon, silent auction, and a presentation titled Made •
in Massachusetts by Louis Lopilato. To attend either meeting, contact
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For more information:
Emmail: membership@nia.org
Call: (585) 335-2378
Orr write to: Andrew Gibson
N NIA Membership Director
5 5997 Springwater Road
Dansville, NY 14437

33rd Annual
International Lamp

Show and Sale

To be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East
Peoria Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center

Peoria, IL
July 21st & 22nd, 2023
Public is invited • Buy, Sell & Trade
Friday July 21st - 2:00 - 5:30 PM
Saturday July 22nd - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission - $5.00

For more information call:
John or Cheryl Parsons at (573) 253-7017
Berni or Julee Carlson at (785) 379-9537

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