Sarasota YOUR GLASS VACATION DEMONSTRATIONS RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN PARTIES 10TRENDS HABATAT HOME TOURS & EXHIBITIONS IMAGINE MUSEUM CURRENTS Sarasota RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART GLASS MASTERWORKS GLASS AUCTION LECTURES JANUARY 25-28, 2018 SARASOTA/ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
Sarasota YOUR GLASS VACATION LIST OF EVENTS JAN 25-28 Starting January 25th and continuing through the 28th, 2018, the West Coast of Florida will provide you with a once in a life time experience in the dramatic evolution of Studio Glass worldwide. Your experience will begin with the much anticipated grand opening of the Kotler-Coville Pavilion located at the entrance of the prestigious Ringling Museum of Art. This new space was created to present Studio Glass gifted from these great collections and selected studio glass works from the museum s collection. Following this will be a strolling dinner and preview of Habatat Galleries Masters in Glass auction, which will start directly after dinner. The next day begins with a visit to the Ringling College of Art and Design to visit the Richard and Barbara Basch collection. This will be followed by an entertaining talk by noted artist Richard Jolley in the adjacent Thompson Academic Center auditorium. Lunch will be at the school followed by a demonstration by Mr. Jolley at the newly opened Basch Visual Arts Center.
10Trends: Matthew Eskuche Agristocracy 2007-2010 18 x 96 x 26 Blown glass, oil paint After this, we will visit two important exhibitions created by Habatat Galleries. 10Trends is an eye opening presentation that speculates on the future of glass as an expression for artists. Currents presents new sculptures of 30 of the most sought after International artists working today. That evening, we will be hosted by the Alfstad& Contemporary which will offer a stirring installation by Laura Donefer and a presentation by Debbie Taylor. On Saturday we will visit 2 noted collectors homes, both of whom have recently moved to exciting new residences. Following this, we will enjoy a traveling lunch as we relax in our state of the art buses for a scenic ride to St Pete, where we will visit the Duncan McCloud gallery. Next, we are invited to share in a historic event, the grand opening of the magical Imagine Museum featuring rare glimpses into the 55 year history of Studio Glass in America. This will be an opening that you will not forget! Your Glass Vacation will include 3 nights at the Hyatt Resort in Sarasota, 2 dinners, 2 lunches, a brunch all tickets and transportation and memories that will last a lifetime! 2
Itinerary THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 3:00 to 5:00pm OPENING OF THE KOTLER/COVILLE PAVILION AT THE RINGLING MUSEUM 5:30 to 7:00pm STROLLING DINNER AND PREVIEW OF THE ART TO BE AUCTIONED 7:00 to 9:30pm HABATAT MASTERWORK AUCTION (CATALOGUE AVAILABLE) Habatat Masterwork Auction: Richard Jolley Tableau #3, 2006 20.5 x 15 x 10 Hot sculpted glass 3 Kotler/Coville Pavilion at the Ringling Museum
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 9:30 to 10:30am TOUR OF THE RICHARD AND BARBARA BASCH GALLERY AT THE RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 10:30 to 11:30am A TALK BY INTERNATIONALLY NOTED ARTIST RICHARD JOLLEY AT THE ADJACENT AUDITORIUM 11:30 to 12:15pm LUNCH AT THE RINGLING COLLEGE 12:15pm TOUR AND DEMO AT THE NEW BASCH VISUAL ARTS CENTER FEATURING A DEMONSTRATION OF ONE OF THE GREAT GLASS HANDLERS RICHARD JOLLEY 2:00pm GRAND OPENING OF 10TRENDS AND CURRENTS EXHIBITION CURATED BY HABATAT GALLERIES 5:30 to 8:00pm EXHIBITS AT THE ALFSTAD& CONTEMPORARY GALLERY DINNER IS ON YOU OWN Currents Exhibition: Alex Berstein Dolemite Series, 2017, Cut, carved glass, steel 4
Itinerary SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 9:30 to 12:00am VISITS TO COLLECTOR HOMES (CAROL CAMIENER, GIGI HUBERMAN) 12:00 to 1:30pm TRAVEL TO ST PETE LUNCH PROVIDED 1:30 to 2:30pm VISIT THE DUNCAN MCCELLAN GALLERY 3:00 and 5:00pm VISIT TO THE CHIHULY OR DALI MUSEUMS 6:30 to to 9:30pm THE GRAND OPENING AND PRESENTATIONS AT THE IMAGINE MUSEUM Imagine Museum: Toots Zynsky Tempestoso, 2017 15.75 x 31.5 x 14 5
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 10:00 to 1:00pm BRUNCH AT HABATAT S POP-UP GALLERY TO MEET THE ARTISTS IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE. Currents Exhibition: Shelley Muzylowski Allen Imperial, 2017 11 x 21 x 7 Blown, hot sculpted glass 6
Details WEEKEND PASS Although you are welcome to stay at any place of your choosing, we have once again selected the beautiful Hyatt Hotel and Resort for bus pickup and delivery. We have a very special rate of $209 without taxes and fees per night. The list price for these rooms is $399. Please make reservations direct by calling 941 953-1234 or by using this dedicated website, https://aws.passkey.com/go/habatatgalleries. This rate is limited on a first come basis. Weekend Package $225 Includes buses to events, home tours, the dinners, lunch and brunch listed and tickets to all museum openings and parties. Free to the public: With an RSVP you can attend the following events without charge: The opening of the Ringling Museum Kottler/Coville Pavilion The strolling dinner and auction sponsored by Habatat Galleries A tour of the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery Lectures, lunch and demonstrations at the Ringling school. Opening of the 10Trends Exhibition and the Currents Exhibition Sunday brunch to meet the artists (same location) Opening of the Alfstad& Gallery 7
HOW TO REGISTER To book your weekend or any questions please call Debbie at 248.554.0590 or email at debbie@habatat.com. Basch Visual Arts Center, Ringling College of Art and Design 8
Details CONTACT & LOCATIONS HABATAT GALLERIES: 4400 Fernlee Ave., Royal Oak MI 48037 Phone: 248.554.0590 www.habatat.com RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN: 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34234 Phone: 941.351.5100 www.ringling.edu THE RINGLING MUSEUM: 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota FL 34234 Phone: 941.359.5700 www.ringling.org ALFSTAD & CONTEMPORARY: 1419 5th Str. Suite A, Sarasota FL 34236 Phone: 941.366.6400 www.alfstadand.com HYATT REGENCY SARASOTA: 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34234 Phone: 941.363.2643 www.sarasota.hyatt.com MASTERWORKS AUCTION 6840 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key FL 34228 HABATAT GALLERIES POP-UP EXHIBITIONS, CURRENTS AND 10TREND: 6840 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key FL 34228 9 Currents Exhibition: Vivian Wang Kamishimo, 2017 26 x 12 x 9 Cast glass, stoneware, gemåstones
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