Glass artist Robin Rogers talks about the EMBER within
• – • The Creative Well Arts Foundation
About the speaker
Robin Rogers was born and raised on the banks of the Scioto river in Dublin, Ohio. At a young age he spent countless hours rearranging the stones in a nearby stream to create a more efficient and harmonious flow of water. Working with molten glass since 1995, Robin has been continually engaged with the process of blowing/sculpting the fascinating material. He holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design, 1998, and an MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2008. He is the Program Director at the Chrysler Museum of Art Perry Glass Studio, Norfolk, VA, and is a perpetual student of art and life.
Local partners
The Creative Well Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization rooted in the belief that art has the power to heal, connect, and sustain us throughout our lives. We exist to support artists of all ages and stages by providing accessible studio spaces, therapeutic and educational programming, and opportunities to grow and share their work within a thriving creative community.
To promote, support, connect, and inspire the arts and creative industries to boost our local economy, grow jobs, and enhance our quality of life.
The Commission’s work plan goals are realized through the initiatives of its committees. These committees focus on developing and promoting leadership within the arts, advocacy for arts organizations and creating and sustaining effective arts programs and services.
Our friends at Brand Fuel are a brand merchandise agency with a B Corp certification. They have invested 26 years in our community, creating branded gear worth remembering and are committed to sustainability, trust, originality – and a lot of fun. Trust us, you want them at your party ;)
Additional details
Glass artist Robin Rogers talks about the EMBER within
Light refreshments provided at 830am– bring your own reusable mug for coffee. Come network with your creative community.
The talk begins promptly at 9am followed by Q&A.
This event is supported in part by grants to the ViBe Creative District nonprofit from the Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Robin Rogers was born and raised on the banks of the Scioto river in Dublin, Ohio. At a young age he spent countless hours rearranging the stones in a nearby stream to create a more efficient and harmonious flow of water. Working with molten glass since 1995, Robin has been continually engaged with the process of blowing/sculpting the fascinating material. He holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design, 1998, and an MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2008. He is the Program Director at the Chrysler Museum of Art Perry Glass Studio, Norfolk, VA, and is a perpetual student of art and life.
Location
Hosted at
The Creative Well Arts Foundation
536 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, Virginia United States 23451
When
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Host Kate Pittman
Co-Host Tessa Hall Duquette
Co-Host Robert Fiveash
Co-Host Alicia "Sunny" Peoples
Event Blogger Valeria Palmertree
Event Photographer Misty Prewitt
Videographer Chris Lane
Event Coordinator RACHEL JAFFE
Event Coordinator Destini Harrell
