Upcoming Events
July Third Thursday Demo, Exhibit and Lecture Featuring: Cassandra Straubing
Day/Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: BAGI; 401 E. Taylor St., #115, San Jose, CA
No RSVP required. All are welcome. Event is FREE!
No RSVP required. All are welcome. Event is FREE!
Please join BAGI in welcoming San Jose-based glass artist Cassandra Straubing to BAGI for a FREE glassblowing and hot sculpting demo, exhibit, lecture, and glass art sale.
Demo: Cassandra will be working with a team of local artists to create a unique glass art sculpture. You will be surprised and delighted by her creative glasswork.
About the Artist: Cassandra's sculptural work addresses issues of domestic and industrial labor using multiple media processes, and a wide range of glass-forming techniques. Currently, she is the head of the Glass Department at San Jose State University where she is refining the program to its fullest potential. Cassandra received her MFA in Glass from the Rochester Institute of Technology and her BFA in Studio Art from California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo.
For event info visit www.bagi.org or call 408-993-2244.
Visiting Artist 2009: Italian Maestro, Afro Celotto
Day/Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: BAGI; 401 E. Taylor St., #115, San Jose, CA
No RSVP required. All are welcome. Event is FREE!
No RSVP required. All are welcome. Event is FREE!
You're in for a treat! We've just learned that Italian glass artist Afro Celotto will be in town during July & August. He loves his San Jose based patrons and can't wait to see you again! He is equally excited to meet new glass enthusiast too.Demo: Afro will be creating an art glass vessel that is both simplistic and yet highly complex, sophisticated, classic, daring and innovative.
About Afro: Born in Venice, Afro Celotto began his glassblowing career at the early age of 15, apprenticing with the legendary Lino Tagliapietra. After many years as Lino's assistant, Afro spent several years as First Master at Effetre International, La Murrina and Schiavon, all of which are important artistic studios on the Island of Murano. Today, Afro works in his own studio on Murano. Here he is free to pursue his own creative energies and artistic direction. Afro is quickly becoming recognized by collectors for his technical ability and artistic expression. He is Internationally renowned for his creative interpretation, built on centuries of Venetian glass blowing tradition. His work is celebrated in exhibitions, galleries and museums worldwide.To learn more about Afro visit www.afrocelotto.com
Looking for unique, hand crafted gifts?
Give the gift of glass!
BAGI's gift shop and gallery are featuring hearts, flowers, vases, paper weights and more... all made by local artists. You'll be sure to find something that will surprise and delight your family and friends!
Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm*
Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm*
*hours subject to change
BAGI is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part by the City of San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Silicon Valley.
