Tuesday, January 17, 2017

ART FOR THE MASSES


Our umpteen thousandth trip to Corning yesterday, every time is amazing.  The place rocks.  Rockwell Museum of American Art (a Smithsonian affiliate), Corning Glass Museum, kick-ass restaurants, three amazing art galleries and a very cool assortment of artisan shops, antique/vintage shops, and assorted touristy places. 

Plus, it's close enough to the Finger Lakes region to keep all you oenophiles happy.

Plus, a lot of picturesque architecture in the downtown area with a deep sense of history.

Plus the Glass Museum gift shop/bookstore.  I could go bankrupt just buying the coffee table books they carry.

Plus (a big plus), the new contemporary glass art wing of the museum, which I've written about here before.

I haven't ingratiated myself enough (i.e. annoyed others) to find out what kind of writing community they have yet.  Maybe someday.

A big plus is that the art community seems to be almost entirely made up of artists and those who appreciate art.  I haven't seen a large hipster presence in town.  Knock on wood.









Anne Gant
Warm Welcome, 2015
Paper burned by glass
90 x 45 inches




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