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Notes from the Museum Stores
Notes from the Museum Stores --The Gallery & Paperweight
Shop, May 2010
By Noele Alampi, Manager, The A.G.
Paperweight Shop and The Gallery of Fine Craft
What
a wonderful way to begin the month of May. "Thank You," to all
who came out this past weekend for this year's Eco Fair and Open House.
The weather was perfect and we really enjoyed seeing familiar faces and
new ones too. We hope you had an enjoyable visit and look forward to
seeing you again soon. This free community event is growing in
activities, participation and excitement each year.
WheatonArts is abuzz with the signs of spring. The flowers and trees are in bloom, the geese are nesting and we have seen our first School Tours of the year. With spring comes the arrival of new merchandise in the Museum Stores. The Paperweight Shop and The Gallery staff are excited to unpack the new arrivals each day and I would like to share a selection of our favorites with you.
New Arrivals in the A.G. Paperweight Shop
WheatonArts is abuzz with the signs of spring. The flowers and trees are in bloom, the geese are nesting and we have seen our first School Tours of the year. With spring comes the arrival of new merchandise in the Museum Stores. The Paperweight Shop and The Gallery staff are excited to unpack the new arrivals each day and I would like to share a selection of our favorites with you.
New Arrivals in the A.G. Paperweight Shop
The Paperweight Shop is excited to
announce the arrival of new merchandise. In connection with Paperweight
Fest 2010, we have received new paperweights by many renowned artists
and studios. Please stop in to see new work by Cathy and Colin
Richardson, Mayauel Ward, Peter McDougall, Lundberg Studios and Lotton
Studios.
The Paperweight Shop will have a
booth at this year's Paperweight Fest. We will represent the
works of Paul Stankard>>, Stankard Studio, David Graeber, Loren 
Stump
and "vintage" Tarsitano works. On Saturday, May 15th, the Artist
and Dealer's exhibition will be open to the public between the
hours of Noon to 5pm with the purchase of a General Admission Ticket.
You will also be amazed by the variety and detail of the murrini shadow
boxes created by Andrew Dohan also on display in the booth. Please stop
in to view these exciting new paperweights and murrine creations and to
say "Hello" to Marcy Peterson, who will be in our booth.
Stump
and "vintage" Tarsitano works. On Saturday, May 15th, the Artist
and Dealer's exhibition will be open to the public between the
hours of Noon to 5pm with the purchase of a General Admission Ticket.
You will also be amazed by the variety and detail of the murrini shadow
boxes created by Andrew Dohan also on display in the booth. Please stop
in to view these exciting new paperweights and murrine creations and to
say "Hello" to Marcy Peterson, who will be in our booth.For
a limited time, we are showcasing the entire 
Celestial and
Environmental Series Collections from The Glass Eye Studio>>,
Seattle, WA. Included in the collection is the Limited Edition "Hale-Bopp
Comet" paperweight with a LED color light box and limited edition
certificate. Both series have been our best sellers for many years and
we are excited to have the entire collection available for our Glass Eye
Studio collectors.
Celestial and
Environmental Series Collections from The Glass Eye Studio>>,
Seattle, WA. Included in the collection is the Limited Edition "Hale-Bopp
Comet" paperweight with a LED color light box and limited edition
certificate. Both series have been our best sellers for many years and
we are excited to have the entire collection available for our Glass Eye
Studio collectors.Upcoming Exhibits in The Gallery of Fine Craft>>
This spring we have several new
and exciting exhibitions in The Gallery of Fine Craft. Now through May
16th, the Gallery is hosting, "Contemporary Flamework". This
exhibit and sale includes works by featured artist Paul Stankard,
as well as Stankard Studio, Shane Fero, Emilio Santini, Gianni Toso,
Milon Townsend, Robert Mickelsen, Loren Stump, Cesare Toffolo, Kari
Russell-Pool , Margaret Neher, Janice Miltenberger, Paul Labrie, Joe
Peters, and Eric Bailey. Show highlights include: Murrini cane
paperweights by Loren Stump, Rabbi figures by Gianni Toso, Figural
sculptures by Shane Fero, Goblets by Cesare Toffolo, and Robot scent
bottles by Eric Bailey. This exhibit represents both the traditional
and whimsical side of the some of the world's leading flamework artists.
The
Gallery's next exhibit will be, "Vessels", May 29 to July 25 ,
2010. This invitational exhibit celebrates the various shapes and
forms of the vessel. Work will include artists working in various
mediums including glass, ceramic and wood. Each artist's interpretation
of the vessel shape will be showcased in vases, bowls, and urns from
functional and whimsical. Exhibiting artists will include: Josh
Simpson, Rick and Valerie Beck, David Leppla, Minh Martin, Laurie
Pollpeter Eskenazi, Jamie Harris, Victor Chiarizia, Matthew Seasholtz,
Robert Broschart, Kerry Brooks, and Kate Harward.
New
Merchandise in The Gallery of Fine Craft
Spring is a
season full of Celebrations and The Gallery is a perfect place to shop
for those special and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. Mother's Day
is this Sunday, May 9th and we are excited to introduce a new Jewelry
Line to The Gallery. Sea of Glass Studio is the work of artists 
Trudi
and Eric Cooper of Michigan. Their Fancy Beaded dichroic jewelry
necklaces and bracelets are accented with freshwater pearls,
semi-precious stones and sterling silver. They also have a range of
earrings, from dazzling dangles and classy clip-ons to their popular
Dichroic Dots that retail for just $15.00 a pair. Not only is the
jewelry beautiful it also carries a "Green" message. The thin sheets of
glass Trudi and Eric use to make their jewelry are 80% recycled glass.
And the electricity used to make their jewelry is generated by wind.
Please stop in The Gallery to see the full range of vibrant colors.
Trudi
and Eric Cooper of Michigan. Their Fancy Beaded dichroic jewelry
necklaces and bracelets are accented with freshwater pearls,
semi-precious stones and sterling silver. They also have a range of
earrings, from dazzling dangles and classy clip-ons to their popular
Dichroic Dots that retail for just $15.00 a pair. Not only is the
jewelry beautiful it also carries a "Green" message. The thin sheets of
glass Trudi and Eric use to make their jewelry are 80% recycled glass.
And the electricity used to make their jewelry is generated by wind.
Please stop in The Gallery to see the full range of vibrant colors.Speaking
of "Green" glass, The Gallery is also happy to announce the
arrival of a new line of functional drink ware. The Green Glass
Company of Weston, MI, began 
in 1992 and has grown into the "largest
producer of reclaimed glassware in the world". The Green Glass Company
takes reclaimed and recycled glass wine bottles and gives them a new
life by turning them into functional tumblers, goblets and bud vases.
Visit The Gallery to view the range of colors and styles. Also on
display are reclaimed beer bottle glasses by Max Leftko-Everett,
WheatonArts Studio Apprentice. You saw him demonstrate the
technique during Eco Fest, now purchase his recycled works for yourself
or as a gift.
in 1992 and has grown into the "largest
producer of reclaimed glassware in the world". The Green Glass Company
takes reclaimed and recycled glass wine bottles and gives them a new
life by turning them into functional tumblers, goblets and bud vases.
Visit The Gallery to view the range of colors and styles. Also on
display are reclaimed beer bottle glasses by Max Leftko-Everett,
WheatonArts Studio Apprentice. You saw him demonstrate the
technique during Eco Fest, now purchase his recycled works for yourself
or as a gift.Don't forget Dad! With Father's
Day just around the corner, Dad may enjoy receiving a "Six Pack" of
reclaimed beer bottle glasses. He may also enjoy the new line of hand
carved wooden decoys from The Painted Bird. They are the work of
renowned wildlife carver Richard A. Morgan of Warren, CT. Richard
creates a line of "fine quality shorebird decoys patterned after
authentic Early American hunting decoys". His work in The Gallery
includes: Egrets, a Barn Owl, a Woodpecker, Sandpipers and a Rainbow
Trout. Each piece is signed by the artist and comes with an artist
card.
Notes from March 2010>>
