EXHIBITS @ THE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS

The early collection was housed in a former residence on High Street in Millville. A group was assembled to design and build a “typical crossroads glass community at the turn of the century, centered around a glass museum.” In 1973, the T. C. Wheaton Glass Factory opened, followed shortly thereafter by the opening of the Museum of American Glass. Today, the collection has expanded to over 12,000 pieces and is the most comprehensive exhibit of American glass in the world. The collection is arranged in chronological order, beginning with glass from the first successful glass factory in America dating from 1739 to contemporary art glass.

Specially designed tours of the collection are available for collectors, interested adults and students. Even kids can follow a specially designed glass hunt. The museum continually strives to educate the collector and increase the enjoyment of its visitors by continuing research of the collection, changing displays and organizing special exhibits throughout the year.

Treasures From The Collection: Museum of
American Glass
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Since the founding of the Museum of American Glass 38 years ago, the museum’s collection has steadily grown to the current number of 15,000 pieces of American glass. This year’s exhibition celebrates 38 years of collecting and focuses on the most significant 125 pieces in the collection.
The examples range from a glass jar attributed to the first successful glass factory in America to pieces of contemporary studio glass. The treasures were chosen not only for their appearance and craftsmanship but also for their historical importance in telling the story of glass manufacture in the United States.


Contemporary Metal
through October 3
This exhibit focuses on sculptural to functional works created from metal by contemporary artists. Works available for sale include wall sculptures, clocks, garden chimes, jewelry and mobiles.


CURATOR'S CHOICE
September 24, 2010 – January 2, 2011

The Jones Museum of Glass and Ceramics founded by Dorothy-Lee Jones in Douglas Hill, Maine officially closed in 2010. Over 100 pieces of glass from the Jones Museum and the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones were generously given to the Museum of American Glass by Dorothy-Lee Jones. This exhibit features the entire donated collection.



The Handcrafted Gift: Annual Holiday Exhibition
October 16 to December 24
The Gallery of Fine Craft presents unique handcrafted items in a variety of mediums for your Holiday and other gift giving needs. “The Handcrafted Gift” will feature metal wall sculptures, pottery, wood and contemporary glass. Handcrafted ornaments, made with a variety of materials and technique, will also be available.




1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ 08332
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mail@wheatonarts.orgContact The Gallery of Fine Craft for more information at 856.825.6800, ext. 155, or by e-mail: gallery@wheatonarts.org