Photo Credit: Akina, Lampwork Glass Bead by Margie Huebner
--Once Upon A Bead
Opening on Saturday, August 18th, Once Upon A Bead will show the diversity of the bead as an art form at its best, representing national and international artists who have a significant history with the art
bead movement. Explore the diversity of the contemporary beading community, its creative and technological advances. Learn how all encompassing the true definition of "bead work" is and the methods
today's artists are employing, from lampwork glass and mixed media to polymer and just about any material that is non-toxic.
This exhibit will give the viewer a tremendous overview of what exciting new ideas are happening in the contemporary beading community. Also included in the exhibition will be finished work, either jewelry or sculpture, by the bead artists. Artists include
Carolyn Baum, Debra Dowden-Crockett, Alicia Felton, Margie Huebner, Heather Martin, Guy Melamed, Mary
Mullaney, Lisa Peters, Laurie Salopek, Cynthia Saari, Kim Typanski and Deborah Weaver. Baltimore Artist
Lisajoy Sachs, jeweler, bead maker and teacher, curates this popular show.