We are excited to team up with art historian Megan Greer to share the fascinating history of glassblowing. Megan’s engaging talk will highlight the pioneering artists who transformed glassblowing from a factory enterprise into a dynamic studio art movement that has strong roots right here in Santa Cruz. Live glassblowing demos by Chris other local glass artists will be interspersed throughout the short talk. Talk will be follwed by Q&A and more demonstrations. Come join us!

Talk title: “The Legacy of the Studio Glass Movement” : how glass went from factories to faculty at universities across America”
Talk Start Time: 5PM

Bio
Megan Greer is a decorative arts and design historian specializing in glass. She’s worked in national museums, stained glass shops, architectural salvage, and even architectural glass sales in San Francisco — all in pursuit of her favorite material and the ways it continues to change the world.