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Regional and Local
Contemporary Glass Collectors' Groups
Though there is no official affiliation between the AACG and the
various regional collectors' groups throughout the country, the AACG encourages,
supports, and cooperates with these groups as part of its outreach program.
Each area uses its artistic institutions, schools, museums and
galleries. Many of the regional groups arrange trips featuring studio glass,
have lectures or small group meetings with local and visiting artists, and have
a network of glass collectors. It is a fun way to meet other collectors and
share the pleasure of visiting each others' collections.
Alex Gabriel Bernstein
Many of the groups reach out to educate the public, curators,
art journals and the local media to further the contemporary glass movement
and increase the recognition due this wonderful sculpture made from glass. Some
groups provide grants to deserving local artists and art students.
Below is the list of currently established regional groups, with
brief information about their purposes and activities. Some groups have provided
more extensive information, listed on separate pages, with links in the paragraphs
below.
Arizona: Arizona Glass Alliance
Arizona Glass Alliance is an active group of collectors, artists and gallery owners who focus on glass related activities and promote the use of glass in art throughout Arizona. We sponsor presentations by visiting artists as well as visits to our own member artists’ studios We also sponsor gallery receptions and presentations by artists, curators and others in cooperation with local museums and other institutions. Our events are generally held between September and May. We also plan at least one trip per year to exciting glass related locations, such as our last trip to San Francisco in January, 2008. We’re a friendly group and happy to welcome visiting glass enthusiasts to our events. Dues are $25 per year. For further information contact Fred Schomer at 480-361-9151, email fredschomer@cox.net
California:
Glass Alliance of Los Angeles:
GALA encourages active membership of art enthusiasts including
collectors, artists, galleries, educators and curators. To promote the
field of glass in the contemporary art world, GALA sponsors events throughout
the year. Museum and Foundation tours, visits to collectors' homes,
artist lectures and out- of-town trips are some of the activities the
membership enjoys. Most events include either a cocktail reception or
a dinner. The group encourages a membership that focuses on learning
and collecting rather than promoting their private enterprises. Dues
are $75 or $150/year, and there are additional charges for events. For
membership, send a fax to 310-278-7949, including name, address, and
fax number. A membership packet will be mailed or faxed in reply. For
additional information, contact Anne
Cohen.
California: Glass Alliance of Northern California.
The Glass Alliance of Northern California (GLANC) enables glass enthusiasts,
artists, educators, curators and collectors to participate in a range
of services and activities. It is an active organization where members
visit artists’ studios, private collections, and galleries, go
to special event previews, and hear educational lectures. GLANC also
publishes a quarterly newsletter and arranges a members’ trip
to some spectacular glass destination every year.
For further information about GLANC, go to our website www.glancinfo.org or
contact us at info@glancinfo.org.
President Susan J. Longini can be reached at 510-552-4366.
Florida:
Florida Glass Art Alliance
The Florida group is active November through
April each year. The group visits homes and collections, and has a regular
educational
program called "Dialogue and Donuts" in Fort Lauderdale. For membership,
send check for $50 (couple) or $25 (single) plus name, Florida address and
phone,
"North" address and phone to Sheldon Palley, 8365 S.W. 91st St., Miami, FL
33156. For additional information, contact Natalie Pelavin, 561-638-4005.
Florida: Southwest Florida Art Glass
For further
information contact Carol Camiener 941-383-8840
Illinois: Midwest Contemporary Art Glass Group.
The group welcomes collectors,
artists, gallery personnel, educators, curators, and anyone else with an
interest
in contemporary art glass. It aims to stimulate interest in this medium and
promote awareness of it as a major art form. MCGAG visits artists' studios
and
local collections, holds lectures, and travels to important glass events
and museums. It meets irregularly, generally on Sunday afternoons. For membership,
send a check for $30 (individual) or $50 (family/couple), drawn to Midwest Contemporary
Glass Art Group, to MCGAG, PO Box 1327, Northbrook, IL 60065-1327.
Include
name(s),
address,
telephone
number, category (collector, artist, educator, other), and whether you'd be
willing to host a meeting. For additional information, contact Cheryl Lapin, cherbridge@aol.com
Michigan
Contemporary Glass Group (Detroit).
For information, contact Ken &
Eleanor Zuppke, (248) 626-9574
New Mexico:
Glass Alliance – New Mexico is a non-profit organization whose mission
is to further the development and appreciation of contemporary studio art glass.
Glass Alliance – New Mexico informs collectors, critics, curators, artists,
students and the general public by encouraging and supporting art glass events.
For more information about Glass Alliance - New Mexico, see the organization's
website at http://www.glassnm.org/
New
York: Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group - MCGG:
The Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group is the oldest continuing
studio art glass collectors' group in the country. Founded in 1983, its more
than 200 members come primarily from New York and New Jersey, although there
are members from other states and Canada. The main purpose of the group is
to share the love of glass with others, to learn as much as possible about
glass art and its techniques, and to have a really nice time with some nice
people in the process. Meetings are held from eight to ten times a year.
They are held in art galleries where an artist whose work is then being featured
is usually the speaker, in members' homes, in museums or regional glass centers.
MCGG runs an annual long-weekend trip to a different part of the country.
Depending on location, the trips include meeting with artists in their studios,
visiting collector’s homes, museum exhibitions, galleries, and hopefully,
having some great food as well. All in all, there’s some really great
fellowship. Recent trips were to Louisville, Boston, Washington, D.C., Cleveland,
Corning, NY, Ashville, NC, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and Detroit. MCGG donates
funds to various glass-related causes, including an annual fellowship to
an emerging glass artist for use at Urban Glass. Annual dues are $50 for
one person, $75 for a couple and $85 for a family. A
brochure, containing information and a membership application, is available
in PDF format. Contact Don
Constable ,
Membership Chairman, for membership inquiries, or Harlan
J. Fischer ,
President (631-979-6000), for further information. For a listing of recent
events, and
a current schedule of upcoming events and other announcements, click
here.
Ohio:
Contemporary Glass Alliance (Cleveland).
For information, contact Sue
Weiner 216-321-0209.
Pennsylvania:
Contemporary Glass Philadelphia.
CGP serves as a forum for collectors,
artists, gallery owners, educators, curators and the public to share
meaningful experiences
throught the contemporary glass movement. CGP provides lectures, demonstrations,
meetings, shows, trips, and get-togethers, while placing a unique emphasis
on
assisting glass artists as well as educating new and developing collectors.
Members receive the newsletter, The Gather. CGP holds 5-6 events
per year. Thru fundraising events, CGP gave $10,000 to local artists
and organizations
in April, 2000. Dues levels are Students $25, Individuals $35, Families $65,
Benefactors $250. For membership, send name, address, phone number,
e-mail,
and check to Arlene Silvers, 1833 Country Club Dr., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. For additional information,
contact Sheldon
Bernick. For information about the March 2, 2008 program, click here.
Texas:
Gulf Coast Glass Alliance.
For information, calendar, and a membership application
form you can print and mail, go to the Gulf Coast Glass Alliance's own website,
at http://www.gulfcoastglassalliance.com.
last update on 7 may 2008
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