Celebrating Lino Tagliapietra

Museum of Glass Honors Italian Maestro with Grand Hall Display, Hot Shop Live!

Show and Public Activities for his 80th Birthday

Tacoma, Wash. — Museum of Glass has unveiled its latest glass art display, Celebrating Lino Tagliapietra , to honor the work of the world-renowned Maestro, who turned 80 in August. To celebrate his birthday and incredible career, the Museum will offer public activities on Sunday, October 19. The day’s events will include:

•  The next installment of Hot Shop Live! from 1 to 2 pm, featuring Tagliapietra in the Hot Shop (watch live at the Museum or online at museumofglass.org/glassmaking/live-from-the-hot-shop )

•  Sweet treats in the Grand Hall for visitors

•  Tagliapietra-inspired crafts, along with Make Your Own Glass fusing workshops from 1 to 5 pm

•  Films on Tagliapietra’s work in the Museum Theater and in the Hot Shop

•  Lino Tagliapietra exhibition catalog giveaways with MOG membership purchase (one catalog for levels up to Dual/Family and two catalogs for Gather level and above)

Celebrating Lino Tagliapietra  is on display in the Grand Hall through January 18, 2015.