WheatonArts is home to the Museum of American Glass, with the most comprehensive collection of American glass in the country, the Creative Glass Center of America, a fellowship program for international artists working in glass, and the Down Jersey Folklife Center which showcases the various ethnic and occupational groups that define the region through changing exhibits and displays.
The visitor experience also includes artist demonstrations in the Glass, Ceramic, Flameworking and Woodcarving Studios. The museum stores feature one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts in all media. The “Make Your Own” programs (fee based and appointments required) provide visitors an opportunity to create a paperweight, blow a bowl or vase form and make beads. In addition,
WheatonArts presents special exhibitions in the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center and Gallery of Fine Craft throughout the year.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Sept. 13-14
Festival of India: A Multitude of Cultural Expressions Presented by the DJFC.
Sept. 13-Oct. 19
Crafts of India To coincide with the Down Jersey Folklife Center’s exhibition and festival. The Gallery will exhibit and sell works crafted in India.
Sept. 19
Indian Traditional Culture Conference Presented by the DJFC.
Sept. 23
2008 Golf Classic
Oct. 4-5
Festival of Fine Craft
WheatonArts Glassblowers At WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft
Oct. 11-12
WheatonArts Glassblowers At Cape May Victorian Week
Nov. 1-Dec. 24
The Handcrafted Gift: 12th Annual Holiday Exhibition The show features unique, finely crafted gifts and treasures for everyday living.
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