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Bay Area Glass Institute
Upcoming Events
BAGI at Winter Wonderland 2009
C ontinue the tradition… celebrate the holiday season with BAGI our 4th Annual BAGI at Winter Wonderland 2009 in downtown San Jose. Join us for free glassblowing demonstrations under the stars. Stop by BAGI's Ornatment and Glass Art Gift booths to check out artwork made by over 20 local artists. Artwork and ornaments price ranges between $7 - $250. BAGI and participating artists appreciate your patronage. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Dates & Times
December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13,18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2009
Location
Downtown San Jose on El Paseo de San Antonio near the Fairmont Hotel between S. Market St. & S. First St., across from Johnny Rockets.
Free event... all are welcome!
About the event... This popular exhibit, demonstration, and sale is a community tradition that features a wide display ornaments and fine art glass pieces that reflect the beauty and joy of the season. Check out the large selection of exquisite, hand-blown glass ornaments, snowflakes, decorative bowls, vasses and other holiday favorites. Veteran glass collectors and art glass enthusiasts alike will find something special to purchase as a holiday gift and/or add to their own collection. Your purchases will be supporting glass artists as well as BAGI, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
2009 Artists Included: Aleks Barliko , Louis Basel, Jessie Blanquet, Kathleen Campana, Larry Cazes, Lionel Chapital, Kevin Chong, Shirley Cook, Nick Leonoff, Candace Martin, Chris Moore, Mark Murai, Janett Peace, Morgan Royce-Toland, Jon Scally, Treg Silkwood, Rich Small, Yoshiko Suzuki, Jenny Trevino, Monique Tse, Tom Upchurch and Joy Wu.
All proceeds support local glass artists as well as BAGI by helping make glass art more accessible to the community. The event helps provide continued artistic, educational and intellectual support to customers, patrons, artists and the community as a whole.
Not able to make it to Winter Wonderland?
Stop by BAGI to Check Out Our Holiday Gift Shop
December 1, 2009 - January 7, 2010
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm* and Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm*
*hours subject to change
BAGI's gift shop and gallery are holiday gifts, ornaments and more... all made by local artists. You'll be sure to find something that will surprise and delight your family and friends!
9th Annual Great Glass Auction 2010
Preview
February 5, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auction & Gala
February 6, 2010
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location for Both
4th St. Summit Ballroom
88 S. Fourth St.
San Jose, CA
Check back with us soon for more auction details!
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.