Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Power of Main Street


The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Their 2010 National Main Streets conference will be held in Oklahoma City May 2-5. Information about the organization and the conference can be accessed on their website as well as some great information and links to Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios; Historic Hotels of America and other National Trust Historic Sites. The city of St. Louis is listed as a 2010 Distinctive Destination, a program recognizing “cities and towns that offer an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture, cultural landscapes and a strong commitment to historic preservation, sustainability and revitalization.”
Photo: Headquarters for the National Trust forHistoric Preservation in Washington, DC.
Thanks to Artisan section member Bonnie Rasmussen for bring this information to our attention.

http://www.preservationnation.org/

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Third Friday this week at Third Degree Glass Factory

April 16. Third Friday Open House. Spring over for heat-defying acts by glass artists. Watch hot glass become glass art, get your hands on glass art experience, browse a trunk show and sale of fused glass jewelry by AstralGlass Studio, see art exhibits, and enjoy Rock and Roll tunes by Last To Show First To Go. For more details about April's Third Friday click Third Friday.

Thanks so much to Doug Auer, Third Degree Glass Factory, for last week's inspiring and informative presentation to the Artisans' section at the St. Louis Artists' Guild. It was great to hear about the history and growth of this successful studio. For those who haven't been to a Third Friday event yet this week is your opportunity!
Photo: Third Degree Glass Factory