Splendor in the glass
The debate over whether Dale Chihuly is craftsman or artist is academic. It's the spectacle that counts. Fiery demonstration
At the Arts Center in St. Petersburg, onlookers can watch a glass artist at work in the hot shop.
The Arts Center, St. Petersburg - "Glass: A View Within," curated by Duncan McClellan, new work by nine international glass artists. Also "Beyond Glass: Paintings by Jack Barrett. " (727) 822-7872.
Florida Craftsmen Gallery, St. Petersburg - "Everyday Transparencies: The Function of Glass" with functional glass works by contemporary artists. (727) 821-7391.
Baisden Gallery, Tampa - Cast glass sculpture by Marlene Rose and blown glass vessels by Dale Chihuly (813) 250-1511.
Syd Entel Galleries/Susan Benjamin Glass, Safety Harbor - Works by Cohn-Stone Studios, Leon Applebaum, California Glass Studio and Debra May and more. (727) 725-1808.
