Coffee with a Curator | Paperweights, Their History from 1845 Through Today
| Event Type | Educational Lectures, Free Programs |
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| Date | Monday, November 8, 2021 |
| Time | 10:30am - 11:30am (1h) |
| Location | Isabel Hall |
| Details | Glass paperweights may seem like lovely little objects but their history was shaped by two European Industrial Revolutions, the beginning of the postal system, and the Victorian language of flowers. This talk by guest curator Kathryn Sharbaugh will tell their story and how the FIA acquired more than 300 paperweights dating from 1845 to the present. The collection presents a myriad of techniques, styles, and themes that illustrate the skill and ability of those who made them, as well as their extraordinary intricate beauty. Sponsored by Biggby Coffee, 3093 S. Linden Rd., Flint Image: Clichy, French, 1837 - 1885. Cinquefoil Garland, ca. 1850. Glass, 3 1/16 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Richards, 1969.75.54 |
| Event Link | More Lectures |
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 East Kearsley Street
Flint, Michigan 48503
810.234.1695
810.234.1692
Today at FIA
| Hours |
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| 10am-5pm |
| Admission | |
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| Members | Free |
| Genesee County Residents | Free |
| Adults | $10 |
| Students (with ID) | $8 |
| Senior Citizens | $8 |
| Children 12 & Under | Free |
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To advance the understanding and appreciation of art for all through collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
The FIA is supported in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars at work.