The Chrysler Museum of Art's Events for Sunday, June 29th June 28, 2008

Sunday, June 29, 2008

EXHIBITON OPENS: Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection
Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, explore the history of cameo glass carving beginning with the ancient Roman. This exhibition focuses on the popular resurgence of the technique in England during the late 19th century. Open to the public. Free with Museum admission.

1 p.m. / Glassblowing in Mary’s Garden
Visitors will witness the magic of glassblowing as Ed Francis, Assistant Professor of Art at Tidewater Community College demonstrates how to make glass in a temporary hot shop in the Museum’s Mary’s Garden. Gallery Talks featuring the Museum’s glass collection will take place at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This even is free and open to the public.

2 p.m. /Gallery Talk: Highlights in Glass
Gallery Talks take place weekly at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. on weekends. This event is open to the public. Free with Museum admission.

4 p.m. /Gallery Talk: Highlights in Glass
Gallery Talks take place weekly at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. on weekends. This event is open to the public. Free with Museum admission.

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