People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts
Museum of American Glass

An ongoing exhibition focusing on the evolution of WheatonArts as a vital arts organization! Presenting highlights of contemporary artworks made by our international community of artists and interpreting the people, place, and process that inspired them, the exhibit tells a story of creativity’s exploration specific to WheatonArts. Honoring 50 years of glassmakers at the Center, visitors will discover collaborations that artfully combine vision, artifacts that serve as muse, and the tools that connect skills across time.

Amber Cowan | Alchemy of Adornment
April 1 to December 31, 2023
in the Museum of American Glass

Step into the enchanting worlds of Philadelphia-based artist and educator Amber Cowan! Cowan uses centuries-old flameworking, hot sculpting, and glassblowing techniques to transform pressed glass into exuberantly adorned diorama-like wall installations and free-standing sculptures. Her dense narrative assemblages are often personal and lure the viewer into fantasy worlds rich with symbolism and themes of transformation, femininity, and nostalgia.

The Good, the Evil, and the Funny: Ritual & Mask Dance of Latin America
April 1 through December 31, 2023
In the Down Jersey Folklife Center

The exhibition provides a comparative perspective of ritual and celebratory use of masks and mask dances, as well as an interpretation of symbolism and designs that reflect specific cultural meanings, aesthetics, and stories.

FANTASY FAIRE
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, 2023
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us for FANTASY FAIRE, a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun! Fantasy Faire features talented performers as they bring to life the “Kingdom of Wheaton” by enacting a series of interconnected shows that tell the story of the day. Interact with strolling costumed characters, portraying historical and mythical figures, throughout WheatonArts’ campus both days. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs to enjoy a variety of live performances, including storytellers, dancing, and drumming, as well as sword demonstrations, retail vendors, pirate games, scavenger hunts, and archery games.

Presented in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd, this event is included with general admission to WheatonArts.