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02-01-2011, 02:29 PM
PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER BLOWS BLACK & GOLD GLASS ON FRI., FEB. 4
Special Glassblowing Demonstrations to Show Support for Pittsburgh Steelers; Free to Public
WHO: Everyone is welcome
WHAT: Two Steelers-themed glassblowing demonstrations
WHEN: 6 - 7:30pm Hot blown and sculpted glass football helmet
7:30 - 9pm Blown Lombardi trophy and 3' Steeler emblem hot poured in a sand mold. Artists will attempt to create a spectacular display of fire, molten glass and Steelers pride as they hoist the emblem into the air behind the trophy while keeping the temperatures at 2,000 degrees.
WHERE: Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Friendship, near the corner of Penn and Negley Avenues
WHY: Pittsburgh Glass Center artists show support for Super Bowl-bound Pittsburgh Steelers.
HOW: Free to the public. Those at home can watch online at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pgc-hotjam
MORE DETAILS: Demonstrations coincide with the opening of a new contemporary glass art exhibition at Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) called "TENacity." Nearly 30 local glass artists present new work based on a historic or personal event from the last 10 years. This event is one of many that will take place at PGC in 2011 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit public access glass school, gallery and studio.
In 2011, Pittsburgh Glass Center celebrates 10 years of Xtreme Art. Working with molten magma at 2,200 degrees everyday is extreme. For 10 years, renowned artists from Seattle to Italy and Japan have come to Pittsburgh Glass Center to make extreme art. Individuals interested in learning about glass have come here to challenge themselves, learn something new and check one thing off of the bucket list. As one of the top glass art centers in the world, Pittsburgh Glass Center
Educates over 15,000 people a year
Attracts glass artists to Pittsburgh to live and work at the Center.
Presents critically-acclaimed contemporary glass art exhibitions
Maintains LEED gold certification by employing innovative, green technology.
Nurtures a growing glass art community in Pittsburgh.
Learn more about the Pittsburgh Glass Center by visiting our Web site at www.pittsburghglasscenter.org <http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org> or by calling 412-365-2145.
Special Glassblowing Demonstrations to Show Support for Pittsburgh Steelers; Free to Public
WHO: Everyone is welcome
WHAT: Two Steelers-themed glassblowing demonstrations
WHEN: 6 - 7:30pm Hot blown and sculpted glass football helmet
7:30 - 9pm Blown Lombardi trophy and 3' Steeler emblem hot poured in a sand mold. Artists will attempt to create a spectacular display of fire, molten glass and Steelers pride as they hoist the emblem into the air behind the trophy while keeping the temperatures at 2,000 degrees.
WHERE: Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Friendship, near the corner of Penn and Negley Avenues
WHY: Pittsburgh Glass Center artists show support for Super Bowl-bound Pittsburgh Steelers.
HOW: Free to the public. Those at home can watch online at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pgc-hotjam
MORE DETAILS: Demonstrations coincide with the opening of a new contemporary glass art exhibition at Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) called "TENacity." Nearly 30 local glass artists present new work based on a historic or personal event from the last 10 years. This event is one of many that will take place at PGC in 2011 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit public access glass school, gallery and studio.
In 2011, Pittsburgh Glass Center celebrates 10 years of Xtreme Art. Working with molten magma at 2,200 degrees everyday is extreme. For 10 years, renowned artists from Seattle to Italy and Japan have come to Pittsburgh Glass Center to make extreme art. Individuals interested in learning about glass have come here to challenge themselves, learn something new and check one thing off of the bucket list. As one of the top glass art centers in the world, Pittsburgh Glass Center
Educates over 15,000 people a year
Attracts glass artists to Pittsburgh to live and work at the Center.
Presents critically-acclaimed contemporary glass art exhibitions
Maintains LEED gold certification by employing innovative, green technology.
Nurtures a growing glass art community in Pittsburgh.
Learn more about the Pittsburgh Glass Center by visiting our Web site at www.pittsburghglasscenter.org <http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org> or by calling 412-365-2145.