President’s Message
February 14, 2012
Well, I must say that 2012 has been a very exciting and satisfying year so far. The plethora of periodicals that have told the story of the 50th anniversary of the contemporary art glass movement in the United States has been overwhelming. The 160 or so museums and art centers (almost all with grants from AACG) and galleries that are holding special exhibitions this year honoring this milestone is a number greater than ever before in the history of this country. WOW!!
As if this isn’t enough, AACG has a terrific member trip planned to Dallas, Texas, from May 16th to May 20th. While Dallas might not jump into your minds as an art destination, your minds will be changed forever by joining us on this trip. Not only will we visit the largest outdoor Chihuly show in history, at the Dallas Arboretum, but there will be visits to more than five museums, and many collectors’ homes. And that’s not all. There will be a very special VIP/art tour of Cowboys Stadium. This in itself could be a once in a lifetime opportunity, unless, of course, you’re friends with Jerry Jones and his family. More information about the trip can be found on this website under “Events.” If you haven’t registered yet, e-mail admin@contempglass to see if there’s still space. If you have registered, I’ll see you there.
If you are a board or advisory board member, the meeting we’ll be holding in Detroit and Toledo starting June 8th also looks to be a great combination of work and play. In addition to the usual business aspects of the meeting, there will be a visit to the Toledo Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Greenfield Village and Museum, special events at Habatat Gallery, visits to collectors’ homes, and a special optional tour of the Ford F-150 assembly plant. (When were any of you at an automotive assembly plant?) I recommend that all board and advisory board members get plenty of rest prior to coming to Detroit. More information about this meeting is on this website as well.
2012 also promises to have some of the most exciting SOFA events ever. The publicity surrounding studio art glass this year should generate special interest and larger than normal participation. At SOFA Chicago in particular, there will be special panel discussions featuring some of the founding artists of studio art glass in this country. Also, AACG will be hosting a special cocktail celebration event for members aboard the Odyssey, the largest cruise ship on Lake Michigan. Please plan on attending. You’ll have a wonderful time and you’ll be talking about how extraordinary the event was for years to come.
I always look forward to hearing from any of our members and non-members who have comments or questions about anything related to AACG. If you are not yet a member, I encourage you to join AACG. You’ll be doing a good thing. Contact me at hjfischer@optonline.net or hfischer@branchfinancialsrvcs.com.
Sincerely,
