CAC presents a variety of educational programs for kids and adults during the course of Art of Glass 2, including:

Dante Marioni Gallery Talk and Catalogue Signing

Friday, April 24
10am-noon
Free admission and autograph with purchase of exhibition catalogue
Renowned glass artist Dante Marioni offers remarks and leads guest through his exhibition entitled "Form, Color and Pattern." Group Q & A is welcome. Artist will sign catalogues at a small reception following the walk-through.

Public Opening
Friday, April 24
Free to the public
Join us as we celebrate the public opening of Art of Glass 2 at CAC with four exciting exhibitions: Dante Marioni: Form, Color, Pattern; Hank Murta Adams; Ashes to Ashes: Life and Death in Contemporary Glass; and 1999-2009: A Region Collects. Refreshments provided.

Kids Master Class

Saturday, May 9

10am to 12:30pm (ages 6-8) and 1pm to 3:30pm (ages 9-11)

$45, CAC Members only

Kids Masters Classes offer children the opportunity to create artwork inspired by current exhibitions. With the assistance of local artist Ali Rogan, each child will experiment with clay mold making techniques to create personalized cast glass handprints. The glass handprints

will be fired and displayed at CAC through the duration of the Art of Glass 2 exhibition allowing for a community component of the show. Families can pick up artwork at the end of August. Visit www.cacv.org or call 757.425.0000, x 29 for details.

High Craft vs. Fine Art Panel
Thursday, June 4
5:30-7:30pm
Free with Museum admission
Moderator Linda McGreevy prompts panel with questions to facilitate a lively dialogue regarding glass art. When is it strictly craft or can it be fine art? Confirmed panelists are Jack Wax of VCU, Katya Heller of Heller Gallery, and Ali Rogan, local educator and glass artist.

FREE Family Fest
Sunday, July 19
noon-4pm
Free admission
Families receive free admission to the galleries and participate in a hands-on project inspired by Art of Glass 2 exhibitions. Visitors enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to watch a regional glass artist working with glass.

Hank Murta Adams Gallery Talk and Catalogue Signing
Friday, August 7
5:30-7:30pm
Free admission with purchase of catalogue
Hank Murta Adams leads visitors through his current exhibit, offering remarks about his artwork and the creative process. Artist available for catalogue signing at reception following walk-through.

Master Class
MEET THE ARTIST

Saturday, August 8
Time TBD
$45, CAC Members only
Hank Murta Adams provides class with first hand experience with glass making techniques, utilizing an on-site hot shop. Class limited to 15 CAC members. Call 757.425.0000, x19 to become a member. For details on class, visit www.cacv.org or call 757.425.0000, x0.

Hot Shop
August 8, 15, & 22
10am-4pm
Free with Museum admission
The OFF CENTER GLASS traveling hot shop, a scaled-down version of a traditional glassblowing studio, demonstrates a wide variety of glassblowing techniques. The unit consists of a gas fired furnace, 12 inch glory hole and a small annealing oven. Visitors may watch live demonstrations, learn about glassblowing techniques and make requests to see specific objects created.

Check www.ArtofGlass2.com for dates and times.

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia is located at 2200 Parks Avenue at the entrance of Interstate-264 in Virginia Beach. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, noon to 4pm. Galleries are closed Mondays. For information call 757.425.0000 or visit cacv.org.

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