ARTISTS AS INFLUENCERS + SHELTER-IN-PLACE - EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING
2020-09-04 - 2021-01-24 | MI
Learn more about the work on view during special tours, artist talks, and parties – both in person and online. All events require advance registration. To register, explore Adult/Teen Classes, Tours, & Kits under the Education tab.

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE CURATOR
WITH SPECIAL GUEST LYNNE CLAYTON
OF WATER STREET GLASSWORKS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 12 PM
FREE on Facebook Live

Join Lynne Clayton, Executive Director of Water Street Glassworks and Tami Miller, KAC Curator for an insightful virtual tour of the exhibition.

SPECIAL EVENT WITH PARTICIPATING ARTIST EDGAR VALENTINE
FEATURED ON THE NETFLIX SERIES “BLOWN AWAY”
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Krasl Art Center celebrates Artists as Influencers with participating artist Edgar Valentine, featured on the Netflix series “Blown Away.” KAC Members have the unique opportunity to join Valentine and KAC Curator Tami Miller in gallery tours all evening for an intimate introduction to the exhibition and Valentine’s artwork. Virtual and in-person tour formats are available:
KAC MEMBERS-ONLY VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR WITH EDGAR VALENTINE
5 - 5:30 PM
FREE on Zoom; Register here

IN-PERSON GALLERY TOURS WITH EDGAR VALENTINE
6 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:30 PM
$15; Register here

IN-PERSON GLASS DEMO WITH EDGAR VALENTINE AT WATER STREET GLASSWORKS
8:30 PM

Event details will be posted on Water Street Glasswork’s Facebook page.

THIRD THURSDAY: SHELTER-IN-PLACE VIRTUAL PARTY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7 - 8 PM
FREE on Zoom; Register here

Join artists from the Shelter-in-Place exhibition in a virtual Zoom party during the first Third Thursday of the season! Mix a craft cocktail, hear stories behind the work, gain insights into the artistic process, and celebrate our community’s ability to overcome challenges with creative talent!

THIRD THURSDAY: GLASS ARTIST & WATER STREET GLASSWORKS STUDIO MANAGER ELI ZILKE
OCTOBER 15
Artists as Influencers artist and Studio Manager at Water Street Glassworks, Eli Zilke leads visitors on an intimate tour during this October Third Thursday. Hear Zilke’s perspectives on the exhibition and learn more about his process as you explore the artwork in KAC’s Galleries.
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR WITH ELI ZILKE
6 - 6:30 PM
FREE on Zoom; Register here

IN-PERSON GALLERY TOUR WITH ELI ZILKE
7 - 8 PM
$15; Register here

THIRD THURSDAY: GLASS ARTIST WES HUNTING
NOVEMBER 19
Artists as Influencers artist Wes Hunting works with his son, Justin, in rural Wisconsin. Join us virtually as the Huntings connect from their Wisconsin studio to give us a tour, reveal insights into their work, and share their personal collection of glass art during this November Third Thursday.
VIRTUAL GALLERY TOUR WITH WES HUNTING
6 - 6:30 PM
FREE on Zoom; Register here

(CANCELED) IN-PERSON GALLERY TOUR WITH WES HUNTING

Third Thursday: Raghvi Bhatia & Tim Belliveau
2020-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7 PM
KAC FACEBOOK PAGE & YOUTUBE – Links will be posted here & on Social Media Thursday morning.
Listen as glass artists Tim Belliveau and Raghvi Bhatia share insights into their work and discuss the importance of collaboration and mentorship in the Studio Glass Movement. This is a special, pre-recorded session of Third Thursdays that was recorded on Zoom in three different time zones and will be shared today.
Both artists are featured in KAC’s current exhibition ‘Artists as Influencers: Pathways in Glass.
