The Arts Commission Announces Hot Glass 2012
The Arts Commission’s signature Hot Glass Exhibition and Gala fundraiser returns in 2012 with a few unique twists. Begun in 1991, the biennial Hot Glass fundraiser has been integral to fostering The Arts Commission’s mission and benefiting its programming. The event gathers original creations of leading glass artists from around the world for a truly stunning exhibition, culminating in a special Gala Auction evening event, where all works are sold to help raise funds for Arts Commission programs such as Young Artists at Work, Art in TARTA, Artomatic 419!, Art Walks, the Parkwood Gallery, and more. The 2010 Hot Glass event raised more than $100,000 for the organization, in addition to paying more than $65,000 to artists for their works.
The Arts Commission is excited by the opportunity to create another spectacular auction of the best that our regional, national and international glass artists have to offer. The 2012 Hot Glass Gallery Exhibition will feature more than 100 original works in glass. Celebrating the national Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, taking place in Toledo June 13-17 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the birth of the studio glass movement (which originated at the Toledo Museum of Art in 1962), this year Hot Glass will be held in June, rather than its usual date in the fall. The Hot Glass Exhibition will be displayed June 1-28, and will culminate with a ticketed Gala Auction event on June 28.
The exhibition and Gala Auction will both be featured in the Edison Building Lobby, 300 Madison, in Downtown Toledo (corner of St. Clair).
Special Feature: Tom McGlauchlin career restrospective
The Arts Commission is very pleased to present a special career retrospective exhibition of more than 20 works from the personal archive of Toledo artist Tom McGlauchlin. This highly acclaimed and revered local artist recently passed away. His distinctive style is instantly recognizable. Tom was among the first Toledo-area artists to participate in the infamous experimental garage sessions at the Toledo Museum of Art in the early 1960s. Along with Dominick Labino, Harvey Leafgreen, and Harvey Littleton, these artists marked the beginning of the studio glass movement, now celebrating its 50th anniversary. The works included in this special sale reflect more than 30 years of Tom’s work in glass, with some blown works from the beginning of the studio glass movement in the 1960’s.
Proceeds from the sale of these works will benefit the youth programs of The Arts Commission and the Toledo School for the Arts.
Special Event Dates
Friday, June 1: Hot Glass Opening Reception
The Hot Glass Exhibition will be open to the public beginning June 1. The opening will kick off with a free evening reception from 6-8 p.m. New this year, all works will be available for sale beginning the evening of the opening. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, June 15: Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference Gallery Hop
The Hot Glass Exhibition will be on display as part of the GAS Gallery Hop event, taking place Friday, June 15 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Again, all works on display will be for sale this evening. The GAS Gallery Hop is FREE and open to the public, and will offer visitors complimentary bus rides to more than 40 galleries, artist studios, local businesses and other venues in the Downtown area. The GAS Gallery Hop will take the place of the June Art Walk, and is presented by the Glass Art Society in partnership with The Arts Commission. For more information on the GAS Conference and Gallery Hop, visit www.glassart.org/2012_Toledo_OH.html
Thursday, June 28: Hot Glass Gala & Auction
The concluding auction event will be held on June 28, 6:30-10:00 p.m. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeurves and desserts, and a cash bar. All remaining artwork will be auctioned, as well as several glass experience and tour packages. Information books will be onsite for self-guided tours. Tickets are $45/person. For tickets to the June 28 auction, please call The Arts Commission, 419-254-2787, or email the Arts Commission at [email protected]. Online bidding will be available June 1.
Parking
Parking for the June 1 opening reception and for the gala auction on June 28 will be available at no charge in the Edison Building parking garage. The parking facility is accessible via the Summit Street entrance and will accommodate vehicles up to 6’6” in height. Parking for tours will be available on St. Clair Street or in the public parking garages on St. Clair Street. Note: All street parking is free weekdays between 11am and 2pm, after 5pm, and on weekends.
Public Tours
Free guided tours will be scheduled. Tours will be approximately 45 minutes in length, and will be conducted by a member of the Hot Glass 2012 Acquisitions Committee. Contact The Arts Commission to arrange a private, guided tour for 10 people or more.
Gallery and On-line Bidding
From June 1-16, all works will be available for sale on a buy-it-now-basis both online and in the gallery. From June 17-28, The Arts Commission will accept bids. Shipping is available at cost to the purchaser. Those wishing to take advantage of the online bidding opportunity (ideal for bidding on works remotely) can do so via www.TheArtsCommission.org.
Hot Glass 2012 Participating Artists
Leon Applebaum, Herb Babcock, Jeff Ballard, Alex Bernstein, Jen Blazina, Anna Boothe, Brian Brenno, Emily Brock, George Bucquet, Nancy Callan, Robin Cass, Nancy Cohen, Eloise Cotton, Jeff Crandall, Robert Dauel Jr., Nirit Dekel, Einar & Jamex de la Torre, Dick Ditore, Laura Donefer, Fritz Dreisbach, Patrick Dubreuil, Bandhu Dunham, Shane Fero, Anthony Gelpi, Mary Ellen Graham, William Gudenrath, Karina Guevin, Jin Won Han, Philip Hazard, Bronwen Heilman, R. Jason Howard, Martin Janecky, Janet Kelman, Steve Kemmerley, Eamon King, Chadd Lacy, Austin Littenberg, Jeff Mack, Leonard Marty, Tom McGlauchlin, Shawn Messenger, Robert Mickelsen, Benjamin Moore, Ralph Mossman, Mary Mullaney, Shelley Muzylowski-Allen, Martie Negri, Baker O'Brien, Janine Ody-Miller, Joel O’Dorisio, Joseph Pagano, Matt Paskiet, Tom Philabaum, Jeremy Popelka, Kait Rhoads, Ross Richmond, Christopher Ries, Joyce Roessler, Robin & Julia Rogers, Erica Rosenfeld, Richard Royal, Amy Rueffert, Lisajoy Sachs, Davide Salvadore, Jack Schmidt, Robin Schultes, Rick Schneider and Nikki Vahle-Schneider, Kelly Sheehan, Preston Singletary, Sam Stang & Peter Secrest, Thermon Statom, Ethan Stern, Boyd Sugiki, JoAnn Syron, Laurie Thal & Lia Kass, Blanche Tilden, Yaffa & Jeff Todd, Stephanie Trenchard, Jennifer Umphress, Marc Vanden Berg, Siem van der Marel, Jennifer Violette, Jim Vollmer, April Wagner, Randy Walker, Mike Wallace, James Wilbat, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen, Homer James Yarrito, Albert Young and Lisa Zerkowitz. (as of 5/1/2012)
Event Chairs
Gail Zimmerman, Diane Phillips, and Robert Zollweg, Trustees
Honorary Chairs
Shawn Messenger, Artistic Chair, and Sharon Speyer, Corporate Chair
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Sponsors
GEM Inc. and Rudolph/Libbe Inc., Toledo Blade, Toledo.com, Huntington, First Energy Foundation, HCR ManorCare, Health Care REIT, Claire and Allan Kirsner, Kingston HealthCare Co., Adrian Acebedo and Barbara Chappell, Buckeye CableSystem, KeyBank, Scott and Margy Trumbull, Gail and Bob Zimmerman, and Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Inkind Donors
Brent Lohmann, B-Creative Studios, Heidelberg Distributing, Lighthouse Branding and Merchandising, Metzgers, SFC Graphics, Foccacia’s Delicatessan, Glendale Flowers and Gifts, Tedd Long Photography, 2020 Exhibits, SFC Graphics, Metzgers, Jaffe Jewelers, and Libbey, Inc.
Press Release Contact Name: Jennifer Jarrett
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
Organization Address: Toledo, OH