The Michigan Glass Project

We are getting together our promotional material for the Michigan Glass Project and are putting a call out for artists to join us. We need all the help we can get. The event is June 7-9 in Detroit. We have 20 torches, 3 crucibles, a stack of kilns, tons of raw materials, entirely to much energy and a mobile soft glass shop complete with flame working furnace gaffers. We have a stack of events on deck and love to show people our town. A big part of our goal is to bump locals and promote everyone who comes to work. Last year we donated $12,000 to the Belle Isle Aquarium here in Detroit and plan on donating more this year. Come to Detroit and let us show you how we do it in Michigan.

Attachment 48288

www.facebook.com/themichiganglassproject

I hope to be there. I am long overdue for a trip to Michigan.

Yes you are

I have my daughter that weekend. I am debating trading it vs hauling her to the mitten.

Pretty stoked, the line up is coming together. So far we have (in no particular order) Tristan, Talon, Chunk, Adam G, J-Red, Voorhees, Alex V, Cj Freestone, Ben Birney, J Ro$$, Byron B, The Urban Pheasant Crew, Global Glassworks, Corine Winters, Aymie K, Adam Villareal, Tweed, and about 50 others lined up to make work at the main event. We are super proud to showcase local and national talent. More details as they come.Attachment 49017Attachment 49018

On it! with a little metallica and chili peppers on the side

Aymie M my dear.

Hey Melting Pot! We have are starting to realease our after party schedule, and this is the first one. Join us June 6 @ the historic Belle Isle Aquarium here in Detroit for a little fishy business. Drinks, light snacks and the soulful sound of rare funk 45's echoing through the aquarium are slated for an elegant night of debauchery. You can purchase tickets through eventbrite, or follow the facebook like to the event invitation. Thanks for all the support.

Attachment 49151https://www.facebook.com/events/507685785961233/?ref=22

"slated for an elegant night of debauchery" those words there make it worth coming alone! lol gonna try to make it..

p.s. add Citrus to the list of artists and I am in for sure!

I'll be there also. Always down for helping.

We here at the MGP have been busy little beavers planning the main event this June. We need your help. We are looking for places for some of our out of town guests to stay, so if you have a spare room for one of our guests, a shop you would like to see lit up, or know of any furnished houses we could rent for a few days, please let us know. Thanks! MGP staff.

Cannot wait. see everyone there

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by notsure

p.s. add Citrus to the list of artists and I am in for sure!

---

I'm not on the list but I'll be there Chauncey, so get your ass on a plane and come talk shit face to face sukka. hahaha

chauncey is a badass

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Aymie

I hope to be there. I am long overdue for a trip to Michigan.

---

Me too... The last time I was in Michigan was for the Hash Bash around 1992. Have a blast everyone : )

Tom

I'll be down there for sure. Getting out of my up north cage for the weekend

Wonka you should totaly come out with bathtub pirate...

Ill totaly take up a collection and make sure your hotel room is paid for

Im sure tons of michigan peep would have money on it...

if yall get a fund going for this, PM me :)
i am going to try my hardest to attend this gathering. i have a ton o crap going on close to that date but...

It would be really good to see you out here Wonka. We should have a forum sesh sometime at the project. I have no idea who some of you are offline and would like to meet y'all.

I agree.

if theres anything i can do to help this along im down :)

Its about due time I left the holler. Im in. Ill see if I can drag Rex there. Rex do you hear that you hillbilly goat farmer? You got a space in the Toyotatron. Ohio represent

Well here it boys and girls....

This year's event will take place on June 7th-9th in Detroit. We will kick off the festivities on the evening of June 6th with a cocktail party at the aquarium followed by three days of live music, food, and glassblowers collaborating on multiple artistic creations. The event will provide a space for our sponsors, glass artists, vendors and other attendants to establish new connections as well as expand on existing relationships. Proceeds from 2012 and 2013 events, the sale of the installations, along with silent auction art work and monetary donations will go to the Belle Isle Aquarium.

Thursday, June 6th
Belle Isle Aquarium Reception – Belle Isle Park Detroit, MI
6pm to 9pm
Live Music with Frank Raines and Eastside Jon
Food and Beverages
$25 at the door / $20 pre-sale
https://www.facebook.com/events/507685785961233/
Pre-sale: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6498207313

After Party at Old Miami – 3930 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI
10pm to 2am
Live Music
$5

Friday, June 7th
Main Event Day 1
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
9am to 9pm
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

After Party TBA
10pm to 2am
Live music
$10 / $5 with weekend wristband

Saturday, June 8th
Main Event Day 2
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
9am to 9pm
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Artist Direct After Party at Jam Handy
10pm to 2am
Sponsored by Lost Marble Gallery
Live music
$10 / $5 with weekend wristband

Sunday, June 9th
Main Event Day 3
RIC Building 6 1600 Clay St. Detroit, MI 48211
10am to 8pm (Brunch 10am-12pm)
Live Glassblowing Demos, Live Music, Food and Beverages
$20 weekend pass / $15 day pass

Movie Night at Woodbridge Garden
9pm to 2am
Live music
Free to attend



Twenty torches: Ten dedicated to our main team of artists; Ten dedicated to local and national glass artists interested in sculplting for our cause.

Live Soft Glass Demonstrations Featuring Local Furnace Glass Masters

Soft Glass Beadwork Station with Recognized Beadmakers from the area

Live Borosilicate Furnace Demonstrations

Live Neon Demonstration

Live Painting with Nationally Recognized Street Artists

Vendors

Raffles and Auctions

Live Music

Food and Beverages



Belle Isle Aquarium is located in Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. It was the oldest continually operating aquarium in North America, operating from August 18, 1904 to April 3, 2005. Designed by architect Albert Kahn, the 10,000 square foot aquarium features a beautiful arched ceiling that is completely covered in green glass tile.The Belle Isle Conservancy is continually trying to find donors to aid in the re-opening of the Aquarium. On February 4th, 2012, 4600 people lined up to walk through the building, which was opened for one day during the annual Shiver on the River event. In September 2012, the Aquarium officially re-opened Saturdays from 10am – 3pm. The public response is phenomenal with a weekly line out the door. The Michigan Glass Project donated $12,000 raised from 2012 events and auctions and we are looking forward to an event more successful event this coming June.


Check out our video: http://vimeo.com/41455179
www.themichiganglassproject.com


Featured Glass Artists:
Adam Grafuis
J-Red
Tristan Hodges
Nick Vorhees
Karl Taylor
Talon
Chunk
Alex Vicknair
Jeremy Ross
Tweed
Blade
Turtle
Byron Beres
AI
Doug Zolbert
Ben Birney
Chris Salvin
Joe Comer


Soft Glass Demonstrations:
Marc Vandenberg
Albert Young
Chris Nordin
Mat Cat
Adam Thomas
Louis Sanchez

Participating Artists:
Chuck Gaines
Dave Smith
Chris Hub
Pete Gibbs
Jordan Khondker
Gordon Key
Allison Key
Jesse Knott
Drew Kups
Kobie Solomon
Chris Famelette
Whiskey Pete
Cal Smith
Sheila Farnell Morley
Blake Caudill
Ken Targal
Julian Lievano
Artist Formerly Known as Anderson
Jared Bobak
Jb Martinez
Nik Bogucki
Brett Odet
Forest Schunzel
Charlie Sanford
Corinne Winters
Aymie McKesson
Villarreal Adam
Chris Citrus McHenry
Jason Patterson
White Monkey Glass
Jason Eurich
Ben Lang
Jake Zoller
Galileo Glass
Tim Marlet
Marleyman
Kris Gosselin
Peter Eichenhorn
Jake Zoller
Katie Hammond
Erin Cadet
Wyatt Boyee
Josh Schwark
Joe Palmer
Bryan Corwin
AnnMarie Stanesa
Mike Bragg
Rafeal McBride
Chris Sadjak


Musical Guests to include:
Eastside Jon
Frank Raines
Heady Ruxpin
Walter Glasshouse
DJ Mel Wonder
DJ Head
Craig Hejka
DJ Psycho
DJ Alex V
DJ Defiant
DJ Jefferson
DJ Attak
The Mailman


Sponsored by:
Urban Pheasant Glass
Glasscraft
Northstar
Glass Alchemy
Trautman Art Glass
Skutt Kilns
Glassroots
Global Glassworks
Champs
Chesterfield Glass Art
Lost Marbles Gallery
Aptemal Clothing
Silika
Grassroots
Glass Art and the Flow Magazines
Hot Breath Magazine
Juice Box Studio
Michigan Hot Glass
BDT Hazel Park
Three Doors Down
Bakers Paradise
Proufound Opals
Airgas
Peace Love Spandex
Goldengate Tubing
Dichroic Alchemy
CBS Dichroic
Red Shamrock Productions
Eastside Sprouts
Funk Night Records
Owen Strzelewicz | One-39 Creative
Detroit Exposure
Millking It Productions
Motor City Wine
B Nectar

LODGING INFO:
DoubleTree by Hilton
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, Michigan, 48228
TEL: 1-313-336-3340
Room Block is under The Michigan Glass Project
$99 per night

www.themichiganglassproject.com

Attachment 49778

Attachment 49794Attachment 49795

Damn, thought I was participating.

I can't wait. We are so excited.

Are any of the sponsors glass suppliers in Detroit? I currently purchase from out of state but would gladly buy closer to home if possible.

I wish. GlassCraft wouldn't let the public into their shop so they wasted a bunch of money. Was so stupid. I would have bought 100% of my stock there. Even if they were only open 1 day a week. But thats neither here nor there.

Not even a participating artist mention for me? I guess i will stay home.its not like I've been blowing glass in Michigan longer than everyone on that list but alex,brett,charlie,and Vandenberg.

Julian and I will be heading that way tomorrow morning. See you guys there!

PD you better come give me a hug! No staying home!!

Well i'll come since misha is.not often i get hugs from willing chix.

Anyone need a kiln? Project need to use it?
F420
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps31920278.jpg
I can bring it if you need it.
I need a new torch would trade if its a good deal.
I have a f130 and don't need this monster.
I paid 1699$ plus freight last year for it.
Looking for 1200 obo obt
I need tools, glass, torch, whatever. Don't want to drive home with this monster kiln.

Live feed

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/toketv

Get at it Michigan! Came across some great local glass up there on my last trip. Flame on, party and do it up!!

Live Stream FTW!

Danny! No Danny yesterday! Hope to see you today.



Attachment 50316



Attachment 50317

Way to go Michigan Project!!! Awesome event! It was great to meet so many like minded peeps! Thanks everyone!

Thanks for coming out everyone. I apologize for not nailing down everyone on the participating artist list. At the time i was going off of the torch schedule that Jeremy Ross had set up. I was nice to see a bunch of people from the forum at the show. I will post some pictures on here after the dust settles.Attachment 50610

Someone asked me if I was the guy that looked like pogo.

If your asking me, wouldn't I have to look like him? I was very confused.
So I must resemble pogo?? Because you asked me....

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bulletproof

Someone asked me if I was the guy that looked like pogo.

If your asking me, wouldn't I have to look like him? I was very confused.
So I must resemble pogo?? Because you asked me....

---

you do not really resemble pogo at all...your both white though.