Dania Beach, Fla. – The Second-Annual International Ceramics and Glass Fair (ICGF) will be held January 22 through 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the Gallery of Amazing Things, 481 South Federal Highway in Dania Beach, Fla.
Presented by Seaway China Company, Pascoe & Company and the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA), the 2016 Fair will feature a magnificent display of the finest ceramic art from around the world and American studio glass.
Along with exquisite pieces from international exhibitors, the Fair will include selling exhibitions, visiting experts, panel discussions, artist demonstrations, and offer guests a chance to take an artisan-led master class to create their own works of art.
Special guests include:
• Fee Halstad, founder of Ardmore Ceramic Art in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Royal Doulton Ambassador Michael Doulton, a sixth-generation descendant of the iconic British ceramics maker and founder of Royal Doulton.
• Brenna Baker, founder and director of Hollywood Hot Glass, who appeared in the CBS TV special “The Art of Glass” with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
• Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts Executive Director Louise Irvine, an expert in British ceramic history and a leading authority on Royal Doulton antiques.
In tandem with the Fair, WMODA – housed on the second floor of the Gallery – will host Splash!, a thrilling exhibition that pays homage to the sea through ceramic and glass art. Throughout history, fish, shells, mermaids and sea monsters have been creatively depicted in pottery, porcelain, crystal and glass. Splash! is a toast to South Florida and its Caribbean influences, featuring fine ceramics and glass dating back to the 19th century.
Tickets are $10. For ticket information and more details about the ICGF, visit icgfair.com or call 954-654-7739. The Gallery of Amazing Things is located at 481 South Federal Highway, just south of Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport. For more information about the venue, visit galleryamazing.com.
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The Second-Annual International Ceramics and Glass Fair (ICGF) will be held January 22 through 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the Gallery of Amazing Things and will feature a magnificent display of the finest ceramic art from around the world and American studio glass. The fair will include selling exhibitions, visiting experts, panel discussions, artist demonstrations, and offer guests a chance to take an artisan-led master class to create their own works of art. In tandem with the ICGF will be the exhibition Splash!, which will pay homage to the sea through ceramic and glass art dating back to the 19th century. The Gallery of Amazing Things is located at 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Fla. Tickets are $10. For ticket information and more details about the ICGF, visit icgfair.com or call 954-654-7739. For more information about the venue, visit galleryamazing.com.
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About the Gallery of Amazing Things
Nominated for “Best Event Venue” by BizBash, the Gallery of Amazing Things boasts over 20,000 square feet of event space. Stunning artwork from around the world, sky-high ceilings and enough elbow room for up to 700 guests make the gallery an ideal and inviting venue for weddings, networking events, galas, meetings, Mitzvahs and charity functions. Recent clients include Red Bull, Pandora and Lexus. The Gallery of Amazing Things is located at 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Fla., 33304. For more information, call 954-654-7739 or visit galleryamazing.com/.
About Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA)
WMODA features one of the greatest collections of 19th and 20th century British ceramics in the world, including works from renowned ceramics factories including Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Minton, Moorcroft and Ardmore. WMODA also includes a spectacular collection by renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. The Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts is located on the second floor of the Gallery of Amazing Things at 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33304. For more information, call 954-376-6690, or visit wmoda.com.
