46th Glass International VIP Invitation at Habatat

You are cordially invited to GLASSTOPIA: Habatat Galleries 46th Annual International Glass Invitational

Habatat invites you to join us in Michigan for the largest and oldest annual studio glass exhibition in the world: The 46th Annual International Glass Invitational Award Exhibition. During this VIP weekend, April 26th, 27th & 28th*, we invite you to explore GLASSTOPIA offering you a variety of glass experiences. Habatat’s 19th Masterworks Auction featuring works from the collection of Joanne and David Denn, amongst other notable collections, will kick off this incredible weekend. The auction will include a strolling dinner and once again be held at the hotel venue.

Those who attend will experience artist’s controversial talks on the topic of influence and inspiration versus imitation. This will be followed by the VIP Preview of over 400-juried works that will be on display at the 46th Glass International.

Also on display will be an exhibition of Peter Bremers that was recently premiered at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This exhibition, titled Perspective, express’s Peter’s exploration of human existence through a variety of different materials. We will have the opportunity to visit a unique collection that has not been open during pervious Habatat Weekends. Among the extraordinary work is a 17-foot sculpture by Peter Bremers as well as the unforgettable Duo Sunflower Wall Bouquets and Quiver installations

by Martin Blank.

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Friday evening we will attend the premier opening of the Shirley and Sherwin Glass Collection at the Flint Institute of Arts newly created 8,500 square foot gallery. We will be some of the first to tour the collection housed in the new Contemporary Wing. We will be treated to dinner and then enjoy a demonstration by artists Marc Petrovic and Kari Russell Poole in the museum’s new makers area.

On Saturday, we will set off to see the Henry Ford Museum and the new Davidson - Gerson Gallery of Glass in Greenfield Village that features the collection of both Bruce and Ann Bachmann as well as Dorothy Gerson. Maestro Davide Salvadore from Murano, with the assistance of Joshua Wojick, will have a special demonstration for the weekend attendees on the grounds of Henry Ford.

During GLASSTOPIA, a panel of jurors will select 25 artists for an exhibition that will travel the summer of 2018 to the Fort Wayne Museum in Indiana. The opening attendees will choose the 26th participant.

We hope you can join us making a part of glass history!

The Staff of Habatat Galleries Please RSVP today as space is limited.

ITINERARY AND EVENTS

Thursday, April 26th

Preview the 46th Glass Invitational at Habatat Galleries, Evening Strolling Dinner & Auction Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Airport – DTW (30 Minutes from Habatat Galleries Complex) 46th Annual International Glass Preview at Habatat Galleries: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm ( FIRST VIP PREVIEW DAY ) Dinner with a Preview of the Masterworks Auction: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Masterworks Glass Auction: 7:30 – 9:00 pm – Auction catalogue with details will be available.

Friday, April 27th

Artist’s presentations, 46th Glass International Preview, Peter Bremers Solo Show, Flint Institute of Art Gala, Demonstration 46th Annual International Glass Preview at Habatat Galleries: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Artist Presentations at the Somerset Inn: 10:00 am – 12:00 Artists Featured in the International will give Presentations.

Lunch at Habatat Galleries – 12:00 pm Offering a chance to meet many artists, collectors and see the exhibition!

Grand Opening of Peter Bremers Solo Exhibition 2017 At 3:30 pm a deluxe bus will depart and travel to the home of Bruce and Mary Ann Becker on our way to the museum.

Flint Institue of Arts Gala: 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Features the Grand Opening of their Contemporary Wing!

Grand Opening of the FIA Expansion Project, Sherwin and Shirley Glass Collection, Dinner, and a Glass Demonstration

by Marc Petrovic & Kari Russell-Pool in the new Makers Space and Flameworking Studio.

Saturday, April 28th

46th Annual International Glass Preview at Habatat Galleries: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Bus Tour, Demonstration, 46th Glass Preview and Grand Opening The deluxe bus will leave the Somerset Inn at 9:30 am and travel to the Henry Ford and visit the Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass in Greenfield Village and the collection of Bruce and Anne Bachmann. Next the Henry Ford Glass Hot Shop will offer a demonstration by a Habatat artist while lunch is served.

After, an option to tour the Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Modern Glass inside the Henry Ford Museum to see more of the Bachmann Glass Collection.

The bus will then return to Habatat Galleries for an artist Meet and Greet 3:00 - 4:00 pm At 8:00 pm you will experience the Grand Opening of the 46th International Glass invitational and vote for your favorite artist.

The winner will be part of a museum exhibition.

Grand Opening of the 46th Annual International Glass Invitational Awards Exhibition Exhibition Opens at 8:00 pm at the Habatat Galleries Complex - 4400 Fernlee, Royal Oak, MI 48073

The Weekend Package ( Thursday, Friday and Saturday* ) reserves your space on all bus tours, all lectures and demos, two cocktail dinners, the Flint Institute of Arts Gala, the Henry Ford experience, as well as two lunches, the Peter Bremers Solo Exhibition - plus the most enjoyable glass extravaganza possible! *$300 per couple excluding airfare, hotel and car rental. This amount will be pro-rated for single person or for fewer or more days.

ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations at the Somerset Inn are available for $160 including taxes per night. Make sure to mention HABATAT when making the reservation to recieve this rate.

Somerset Inn: 248.643.7800 We are anxious for you to experience these events and look forward to seeing you.

Over 100 artists invited from 30 different countries

RSVP Today!

The Flint Institute of Arts - Expansion Project Since its founding nearly 200 years ago, Flint has been a community of craftspeople.

From carriages to cars, generations of skilled trades workers have invented, innovated, and embraced new technology encouraged creativity, making Flint the perfect city for an art school and museum. With a nod to the past and an eye on the future, the addition of the Contemporary Craft Wing, along with the new Hot Shop and Makerspace, allows the Flint Institute of Arts to continue its tradition of offering lifelong learning opportunities that are a natural extension of the skills and interests of its community.

FIA Executive Director John Henry agrees: "This project provides exhibition and demonstration space that integrates a finished work of art with the process of how it's made. The expanded Art School space allows us to provide studio classes for all ages, live demonstrations, and visiting artist workshops in glassblowing, flamework, metal casting, and wheel throwing."

The gallery expansion will accommodate the recently gifted Dr. Robert and Deanna Harris Burger Collection of Contemporary Ceramics and the Sherwin and Shirley Glass Collection of Contemporary Glass, on permanent loan to the FIA through the generosity of the Isabel Foundation. Noted Henry, "These two collections contain works from some of the foremost ceramic and glass artists worldwide. We know these additions will create an unparalleled resource in both Michigan and the region, offering an in-depth look at Contemporary Craft, highlighted by a variety of important pieces emerging over the past 60 years."

The Flint Institute of Arts is looking forward to your visit during the 46th.

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Habatat Galleries is only a 30 minute drive from the Detroit Airport (DTW)