Corning, NY— Tour galleries, explore special exhibitions, choose from more than 50 live glass demos each day, see free artist lectures and demos, and enjoy tons of family activities at The Corning Museum of Glass this summer.
The Museum is open late, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., seven days a week, May 24 through September 2.
Adult admission is $16.00. Residents living in the 148, 149 and 169 ZIP codes, receive a 50-percent discounted admission rate. Kids and teens, 19 and under, receive free admission.
Exhibitions
René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass
May 17, 2014-Jan 4, 2015
René Lalique was a master artist and designer whose objects incorporated a variety of materials. But the medium he preferred was glass. He studied the properties of glass in order to achieve his artistic vision, and used a variety of glassmaking techniques to make his works. This major exhibition brings together more than 200 glass objects, design drawings, and jewelry, drawn primarily from the collection of The Corning Museum of Glass, with loans from select international museums. It documents Lalique’s fascination with glass, first as a jeweler and then as an industrialist. Free with admission.
Designing for a New Century: Works on Paper by Lalique and his Contemporaries
May 17, 2014-Jan 4, 2015
At the turn of the 20th century, René Lalique’s jewelry and his glass sculptures and vessels made an impact on the development of Art nouveau and Art Deco decorative arts. This exhibition surveys the extraordinary designs created by Lalique and his European contemporaries, including Maurice Marinot, Auguste Herbst, Emile Gallé, and Val St. Lambert, through original drawings, trade catalogs, period photographs, and rare books from the special collections of the Rakow Research Library of The Corning Museum of Glass. Free with admission.
Junior Curators’ Exhibition
June 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Junior Curators are local teens who learn the inner workings of a museum and then use what they’ve learned to curate an exhibition. They study both glass and how a museum functions. The also tour the Museum, The Studio, and the Rakow Research Library and even make their own glass flowers and beads. In creating their exhibition the Junior Curators have been asked to consider the questions: What objects appeal to me and why? How was each object made? What relationships exist between the objects? How can we help our audience engage with the objects? The final exhibit will be on display beginning in June and will be seen by visitors from around the world.
Summer Activities and Events
Studio Faculty Presentations
June 3, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, DH McNabb, Dafna Kaffeman, and Alyssa Oxley. At the Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
June 10, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Chris Watts, Wesley Fleming, Mathew Day Perez, and Vanessa Somers. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Bruce Ferguson, Amber Cowan, Joanna Manousis, and William Gudenrath. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
June 24, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Boyd Sugiki, Lisa Zerkowitz, Leah Fairbanks, and Mel George. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
July 1, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Karina Guévin, Cédric Ginart, and Katharine Coleman. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Ben Dombey, Amy Waldman-Smith, Catharine Newell, and Pavlína ÄŒambalová. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Little Gather: In Jest Presents: Scientific Circus
July 9, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum through free storytelling, puppet shows, music, and lots of fun. Prepare to be amazed and amused as you learn about forces, energy, and motion using bouncing balls, acrobatics, balancing, and even spinning plates. Explore the Innovation Center to learn more about the science of glass after the show. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Studio Faculty Presentations
July 15, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Michael Schunke, Josie Gluck, Simone Crestani, Shin-ichi Higuchi, and Denise Stillwaggon Leone. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Little Gather: Doc Possum
July 16, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum at Little Gather events. Local singer-songwriter Doc Possum has a special acoustic show just for us, including old favorites, like Paperweight Pals, based on the Museum's toddler book, and new songs about glass. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Little Gather: Madcap Puppets Twain's Twisted Tales
July 23, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum at Little Gather events. Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stores of one of America's greatest literary figures and humorists with giant puppets and audience participation. Some of the stories included are: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Legend of Sagenfeld, and selections fromThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Studio Faculty Presentations
July 29, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Kenny Piper, Loren Stump, Richard Parrish, and Vladimir Klein. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Little Gather: Diaspora Drumming Ensemble – Echoes of Africa
July 30, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum at Little Gather events. Ringo Brill, Tiffany Nicely, and Gabriel Gutierrez have studied in Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and West Africa. By using authentic instruments from three continents they are able to take their audience on a trip through time and across oceans. Their music traces the path of rhythms and musical instruments from Western Africa to North and South America and the Caribbean. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Beginning Glassblowing for Teens Studio Class
August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Teens, ages 14–16, with no glassworking experience can dive into this five-day, hands-on opportunity to work with molten glass. Instruction will focus on basic processes and safety for shaping hot glass. Each class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is not provided. Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Parental written permission is required to participate. $475 per student.
Little Gather: Mythmasters
August 6, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum at Little Gather events. The myths of ancient Greece come alive through a skillful and entertaining combination of theatrical techniques and lots of audience participation. Performers Shawn and Mark bring the ancient gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, monsters, and maidens back to life in an exploration of the ancient worlds. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Studio Faculty Presentations
August 12, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Martin Janecky, Hugh Salkind, and Kirstie Rea. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Little Gather: Science Rocks – Get Fit, Get Active with FLUMPA®
August 13, 11:00 a.m.
Introduce little ones to the Museum at Little Gather events. Learn about animals at this interactive musical science adventure that exercises the mind and body while making science fun. The performance features Wendy Whitten – "The Singing Scientist" and FLUMPA® – the adventurous tree frog. This performance includes all original music, high-energy movement and audience participation. 9:30 a.m. for groups (reservations required) & 11:00 a.m. for the general public; admission is free for everyone. Adults must pay Museum admission if exploring the galleries after the show. For program details contact littlegather@cmog.org or (607) 438-5113.
Studio Faculty Presentations
August 19, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Suellen Fowler, William Gudenrath, Martin Rosol, and Pavel Novak. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
Studio Faculty Presentations
August 26, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members and renowned glass artists, Jeff Mack, Davide Penso, and Emma Varga. At The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. Admission is free and registration is not required. Call (607) 438-5100 to confirm speakers’ dates, which are subject to change.
The Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass (www.cmog.org) is home to the world’s most comprehensive and celebrated collection of glass, with more than 45,000 objects reflecting 3,500 years of glassmaking history. An independent, non-profit, educational institution, the Museum is dedicated to the art, history, science, research and exhibition of glass. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Children and teens, 19 and under, receive free admission
The Museum is currently adding a North Wing, designed by Thomas Phifer, which will open in late 2014. The 100,000-square-foot North Wing addition will include a new 26,000-square-foot contemporary art gallery building, as well as one of the world’s largest facilities for glassblowing demonstrations and live glass design sessions.
