What is Gulf Coast Glass Alliance? 1. An organization for collectors of contemporary studio glass to visit artists, studios, galleries, private collectors and learn more about collecting glass art. 2. An opportunity to attend lectures and tours pertaining to contemporary glass in the Houston community. 3. A forum for glass functions going on in Houston and the National Event scene. Interested in joining our email list for notice on upcoming activities or tours? Just click on the link below and send your information! Contact: Ardis Bartle	. Hot Glass, Cool Collections (in the large gallery) was a showcase for  fantastic glass art from the homes of Houston collectors.  Works on view will represent the many styles and techniques of contemporary studio glass—including hand-blown, kiln-worked, torch-worked and cold-worked glass.  The show includes pieces by such world-renowned artists as Dale Chihuly, Dante Marioni, Michael Schunke, Lino Tagliapietra, Bertil Vallien,Toots Zinsky and others. Top, from left to right:  Dale Chihuly, Dough Bowl.  Two orange bowls, slipped with black lines. Photo by Matt Smith.  Lino Tagliapietra, Foemina.  Glass vase. Photo by Matt Smith.  Toots Zinsky, Jealous Chaos, 1998. Fused and slumped colored-glass threads. Photo by Matt Smith.
Erika Diettes at De Santos Gallery In Houston until December 2008.  Fascinating photographs on glass, life-size, and unbelievable.
AMoA Biennial 600 Glass  - Biennial curator/juror will be Dante Marioni.  Summer 2009 Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S Van Buren St. Amarillo 79109 806 371 5050 www.amarilloart.org	Houston Studio Glass - Next Studio Open House will be December 6-7, 2008.  Send an email to glass@houstonstudioglass.com if you would like to be on the mailing list for notification  of upcoming glass related events.
	Houston Museum of Fine Arts will be hosting the Duboise Collection from March 8-July 27 2009 with over 30 works from their collection and an catalogue!