In honor of the International Year of Glass 2022, join us for Contemporary Glass Art Panel: Innovation, Beauty and Healing.

Experts, Pearl Dick from Firebird Community Arts, Chicago and Ken Saunders from Ken Saunders Gallery, Chicago, will discuss the history of the Contemporary Glass Art movement, its influence on art and how it is helping individuals and communities heal from trauma. They will also discuss the glass pieces in the brand-new exhibition that will be on display starting Oct. 29, We Are Us: The Human Condition.

All are welcome to this free event at LCA and are encouraged to participate in the discussion and ask questions. Complimentary light refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

Pearl Dick is a glass artist. She is the artistic director of Firebird Community Arts and co-founder of Project FIRE, a program promoting healing through glassblowing. She shows her work around the country. Pearl is a dedicated teacher and activist advocating for greater access, diversity and inclusion in the glass community.

Ken Saunders has been an enthusiastic and vigorous advocate for the Studio Glass Movement. Since 1995, Ken Saunders Gallery has exhibited the most important and innovative artists working with glass in the world. The gallery seeks to foster a new generation of creative makers to expand the boundaries of sculpture and glass working. 

For more information, please contact LCA's marketing manager, Samantha Bean, at 219.874.4900 or sbean@LubeznikCenter.com.