Summary of The Corning Museum of Glass Supports Eight Artists-in-Residence in 2011
Eight artists are selected for the 2011 Artists-in-Residence program at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass. This initiative supports glass artists by providing a month-long residency with housing, travel, equipment, supplies, technical assistance, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and the museum's extensive collection. Residents engage in research and creation while offering free public lectures. Featured artists include Susan Liebold, who explores luminosity through flameworking, and Beth Lipman.
Parts used in the 2011 Artists-in-Residence Program:
- Housing
- Travel expenses
- Equipment
- Supplies
- Technical assistance
- Food stipend
- Studio space
- Rakow Research Library
- Museum staff support
- 45,000-object glass collection
- Lecture Room
Corning, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) February 16, 2011
Eight artists will research and experiment with new techniques and subjects as 2011 Artists-in-Residence at The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass.
The Studio is an advocate for artists working in glass, and the residency program is a core part of that commitment, says Amy Schwartz, director of The Studio. The residency program provides artists the luxury of spending a month focusing on their work without day-to-day worries. The Studio handles housing, travel, equipment, supplies, and assistance, while the artist engages in the process of creating and exploring.
The resident artists will be supported with technical assistance, housing, a food stipend, and studio space for one month. They also will have full access to The Studios state-of-the-art facilities, the Museums renowned Rakow Research Library, Museum staff, and the 45,000-object collection, which spans 35 centuries of glassmaking and represents each civilization in which glass has been made.
The artists will provide public Lunchtime Lectures during their residencies. Lectures will take place in The Studio Lecture Room at 12:00 p.m. on the specified dates. Registration is not required, and admission is free. Please contact (607) 974-6467 or thestudio(at)cmog(dot)org for more details.
March – Susan Liebold
Liebolds work explores luminosity. She uses flameworking techniques to develop biomorphic structures made of phosphorescent and fluorescent glass, which she develops by working closely with chemists. In her Studio residency, she will explore the contrasts between heavy and fragile glass, combining fragile glass objects with solid objects from the furnace. Liebold often integrates her work into the environment, at times placing them in a forest or field. Based in Germany, Lieobold studied at Giebichenstein, School of Art and Design in Halle. She has had exhibitions at several German museums.
Liebold will present a free public lecture at noon on March 18 in The Studio Lecture Room.
April – Beth Lipman
- What is the duration of the residency?
The residency program lasts for one month. - Does admission to the Lunchtime Lectures cost money?
No, admission to the lectures is free. - Is registration required for the public lectures?
Registration is not required for the lectures. - How many artists participate in the 2011 residency?
Eight artists will research and experiment as residents. - What specific resources do the artists access?
They have full access to state-of-the-art facilities, the Rakow Research Library, staff, and the 45,000-object collection. - Can you tell me about Susan Liebold's work focus?
Liebold explores luminosity using flameworking techniques to create biomorphic structures from phosphorescent and fluorescent glass. - Where do the Lunchtime Lectures take place?
Lectures occur in The Studio Lecture Room at 12:00 p.m. - Who organizes the residency program?
The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass organizes the program. - What does the program provide to help artists avoid daily worries?
The Studio handles housing, travel, equipment, supplies, and assistance.
