The 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2012

Largest Glass Pumpkin Patch in California

2012-08-06

PALO ALTO, CA, August 06, 2012 (Press-News.org) Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), and the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF) present the 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, from Tuesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 30, 2012. Celebrating its 17th anniversary, this Bay Area event and art showcase will feature 8,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by more than 30 prominent glass artisans. One-of-a kind glass pumpkins and unique glass objects will be on display throughout the event and on sale September 29 and 30, 2012. Proceeds from the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch support the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), and the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF), as well as participating local and national artists. The event will be held at Rinconada Park, located at 777 Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto, CA. This family friendly event is free to the public.

The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch, the original Bay Area glass pumpkin patch, is the only Patch in which sales go to benefit three important arts nonprofits in the community. The Patch is also unique in that it boasts the largest selection and number of glass pumpkins in California. The event takes place just a week before the grand re-opening of the Palo Alto Arts Center.

The PAACF will host a Candlelight Cocktails reception on Friday, Sept. 28th from 6 - 9p.m. where special guests will get a sneak peek at the art and will also be able to participate in a pumpkin presale. Those who join the Foundation at the Advocate Level ($250), or who upgrade their membership at http://www.paacf.org/join, will receive free admission to this event. The Candlelight Cocktails reception is also open to the media.

Event Details

Exhibit Dates:
September 25 - 27, 2012 from 10a.m. - 9p.m.
September 28 from 10a.m. - 5p.m.

Sale:
September 29 and 30, 2012 from 10a.m. - 5p.m.

Event Location:
Rinconada Park
777 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301

About

The Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the celebration of glass art accessible to all while providing continued artistic and educational growth to artists, patrons and the community. BAGI is the only public access glass working facility in the Santa Clara County, offering a variety of glass-working classes, and demonstrations by internationally renowned and local artists. http://www.bagi.org

The Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC) fosters creative process and thought by forging a greater appreciation and understanding of the visual arts through exhibitions, studio experiences, and related educational programs. http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter.

The mission of the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PACCF), a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded 1973, is to support the mission and goals of the Palo Alto Art Center, to promote unique art experiences and education for people of all ages, and to serve as the Art Center's advocate and ambassador in the community. The Foundation, through its fundraising efforts, enables the Art Center to offer innovative educational experiences for children and adults, produce high-profile exhibitions and catalogues, pay artists equitable participation fees, and broaden its audience to serve the community as a truly regional art center.www.paacf.org

For more information about the 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch please visit http://www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com.

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