GLASS Arts Festival

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass announces the launch of the new, mission-based GLASS Arts Festival on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

“GLASS,” which stands for Glass Lakefront Art Show and Sale is an inaugural event to be held on the museum grounds at 165 N. Park Ave, Neenah, WI 54956. It replaces the former museum-sponsored arts festival which took place in Riverside Park for 45 years. The festival now centers on the museum’s mission:  glass art and glass art experiences. Providing distinction from other art festivals in the area, this fun-filled, admission-free community event will support glass artists, collectors, and enthusiasts, as well as our vendor partners and greater community with a new experience celebrating everything glass.

In addition to the best in glass art, visitors will enjoy live music, artisan food and beverages, a university art students’ marketplace, children’s art activities, and glass blowing demonstrations, along with the local and regional artists selling their work. The museum will be open, as always, admission free. The event is designed to attract glass collectors, and weekend travelers from beyond the Fox Cities and Wisconsin for this new and innovative event.

ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN GLASS ARTS FESTIVAL 2022:

Megan Barnes , Sher Berman , Jim Braun , Les Braze, Deanna Clayton, Cecile Derel, Kristin Ellis, Sharon Fujimoto, Laurel Grey, Jeremy and Chelsea Griffith, Jacob Hinnenkamp, Trista Holz, Wes and Wesley Hunting, Benjamin Johnson, Robin Kittleson, Karen Krueger, Chelsea Littman, George and Diane Machart, Sean McClenahan, Michael Meilahn, Xai Moore , Brenda Morrison, J. David Norton, Kayleigh Pallagi, Joel Pfeiffer, Debbie Rades, Sara Rezin , Nicholas Stelter, Janet Toonen, Maya Tuff, Rebecca and Bill Weber

GLASS Arts Festival map

parking and trolley stops map

FAQs

Where can I park? Parking is limited by the museum, but available in all the downtown lots including those by City Hall and downtown. A trolley shuttle bus will run all day and bus stops will be marked with signs. See map.

Will there be live glass blowing demonstrations? Yes, 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-4:00.

Is glass art affordable? Absolutely! There will be amazing glass art for every budget.

Will there be music? Yes, Leading the Blind will play two sets, at 12:30-2:00 and 4:30-5:30.

Will there be an award ceremony? Yes, at 4pm.

Who is the juror? Andy Schlauch, Executive Director of the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum (CAT), in Shoreview, Minnesota

What can I eat? There are a wide variety of foods available from many food trucks.

What can I drink? Water, soda, beer, and wine are available to drink. IDs will be checked for wine and beer.

What is there for kids to do? There will be four free “make and take” art projects for kids under a tent in the front yard.

Can I sit down somewhere? Yes, there will be numerous chairs and tables on both sides of the museum.

Is the museum open? Yes, it is free and open to the public 10:00-4:30.

Are there outdoor rest rooms? Yes, in front of the museum and on the lakeside lawn.