Media Alert: Cornell Art Museum Hosts “Hot Glass Panel Discussion”
Delray Beach, FL (December 1, 2024): The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced today it is hosting a “Hot Glass Panel Discussion” on December 12 at the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square in Delray Beach.
Panelists include:
Rob Stern, a master glass artist with a distinguished 28-year career, collaborating with some of the world’s most accomplished glass artists and masters. He travels annually, sharing his expertise as a teacher and gaffer at the most prestigious glass institutions. Stern also gained widespread recognition as a star of the Netflix series Blown Away.
Brenna Baker, founder and artist of Hollywood Hot Glass, began her glassblowing journey at just 14 years old. Her career has taken her across the U.S. and to the renowned island of Murano, Italy, where she honed her craft under some of the most talented glass artists. An accomplished educator, she has trained and taught at The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass and recently gained fame as a star of the Netflix series Blown Away.
JoAnne (JB) Berkow, President and Founder of Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts and a highly regarded artists, business owner and philanthropist. Besides promoting her own work, Berkow has spent most of her professional life promoting the work of other talented emerging and mid-career artists.
Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director at the Cornell Art Museum, and Eli Cecil, Creative Director at Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, will moderate.
The Cornell Art Museum is featuring a Hot Glass exhibition in collaboration with the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts and other glass facilities through March 2, 2025. The exhibition is co-curated by Gatto and Cecil.
WHEN: Hot Glass panel discussion takes place Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hours at the Cornell Art Museum are Wednesday 12 to 5 p.m.; Thursday & Friday 12 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking available in Old School Square garage.
COST: This event is free and open to the public. $5 donations are appreciated.
EXTRA: On Friday, December 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm., the Benzaiten is hosting a South Florida Studio Showdown featuring top glass blowing artists from around South Florida. Artists will create pieces, collaborate, and showcase their skills in front of live crowd. Cost: $25 per person; $50 for reserved premium seating. Seats are limited; advanced registration is required: https://www.benzaitencenter.org/visiting-artists.
For a full list of events happening at the Cornell Art Museum, visit https://delrayoldschoolsquare.com/cornell or call 561-654-2220.
