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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA) Presents...
THE ART GLASS FARMER'S MARKET
~ Exhibit & Sale Featuring Exquisite Fine Art Glass Fruits, Vegetables, and More ~
At the Circle of Palms Paseo in Downtown San Jose
May 2, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Preview & Sale)
May 3, 3008, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Exhibit & Sale)
Admission is FREE
SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 19, 2008 – The public is invited to browse and shop for the "freshest" in fine art glass fruits, vegetables, flowers and more at the Art Glass Farmer's Market, May 2 - May 3, 2008 at the Circle of Palms Paseo (between the Fairmont Hotel and the San Jose Museum of Art) in downtown San Jose. Presented by the newly formed San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA), this unique exhibit and sale will feature a wide display of fine art glass pieces that permanently captures the many facets and beauty of the garden. Select from delectable hand blown glass fruits and vegetables and other nature-inspired glass art including flowers, cactus, eggs and more. Veteran glass collectors and art glass enthusiasts alike will be able to find something unique to add to their collections. The open air market will kick-off with a special preview and sale on Friday, May 2, 2008, from 6:00 -9:00 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to meet with the artists directly and enjoy light refreshments. Part of the sale proceeds that evening will benefit the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI). The exhibit and sale continues on May 3, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission for both days is free. The Art Glass Farmer's Market is supported, in part, from a grant by the City of San Jose. For more information on the Art Glass Farmer's Market and the SJGAA, visit the SJGAA website: www.sjgaa.org, or call 408.745.7445.
LAUNCH OF SJGAA
The Art Glass Farmer's Market also marks the official launch of the San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA). Founded in October 2007, the alliance focuses on artists that work primarily in glass and whose members either reside in San Jose or work on their glass art in San Jose. Membership is open to all that qualify and is free. The organization is a grass roots effort to create a community of glass artists that help each other to be successful in their pursuit of glass art making. The SJGAA provides professional networking and mentoring, educational and fundraising opportunities, as well as a framework to provide solutions specifically tailored to the needs of glass artists.
"The primary goal of the San Jose Glass Artist Alliance is to provide local glass artists with the opportunity to share and leverage their resources, as well as provide opportunities to showcase their exceptional talents and creations with the community," explained Janett Peace, Board President of the SJGAA. "The Art Glass Farmer's Market is the first local event that the SJGAA will host this year. Seasoned glass collectors as well as new art glass enthusiasts will be delighted by the theme of this event and will be amazed by the artistry of these nature-inspired pieces," she added.
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About the San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA)
The mission of the San Jose Glass Artist Alliance (SJGAA) is to create a community of glass artists that help each other to be successful in their pursuit of glass art making. The SJGAA provides professional networking, educational and fundraising opportunities, as well as a framework to provide solutions specifically tailored to the needs of glass artists. Membership is free and open to all artists that work primarily in glass and whose members either reside in San Jose or work on their glass art in San Jose. For more information about the SJGAA, visit the SJGAA website: www.sjgaa.org / Phone: 408.745.7445 / Email: info@sjgaa.org
