Behind the Glass: Local Artists Week

Pursuing one’s dream to be a working artist can be a challenge.  It takes determination, imagination and pure grit.  Many people have built their lives around their craft, but have you ever wondered what it takes to become a full-time, self-sufficient glass artist? From identifying a saleable product, to design and production, to running and managing a self-supported studio, there is an art to being an artist that is rarely seen by the public.

Join us on Thursday, March 9 for a special evening in the Amphitheater Hot Shop as we welcome six working glass artists from Corning and across New York State for a panel discussion on the challenges and rewards of pursuing this life, moderated by hot glass programs manager, Eric Meek.  The audience is encouraged to bring questions to this informal presentation.