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Hundreds of locally made glass items are now for sale at the Corning Museum of Glass.
The new section replaces the Steuben Glass store, said Yvette Sterbenk, CMOG spokesman.
Schottenstein Corp., the company that makes Steuben Glass, announced in August it was ceasing production of the luxury glass and closing the factory located in Corning, as well as the stores at the museum and in New York City.
Rob Cassetti, museum senior director, said the glass at the shop is all made in and around the Corning area.
“I feel it represents the independent artists in the Corning area very well,” said Brenna Baker, a Corning glass artist. “I’m sad to see Steuben crystal go, but it’s good to see the museum supports local artists with the space.”
Cassetti said the museum has heard a constant call out from visitors searching for local artists’ work.
“Visitors are always looking for glass made in the Corning area,” Cassetti said. “I know visitors are interested, shoppers have asked for such an area for such a long time.h
Manny Quinones, a Corning independent artist, said the museum is one of the few places he will sell his work.
“I think it looks great,” said Quinones, who also works for Vitrix Glass Studio on Market Street. “The best thing for me is (CMOG) ordered again. I have a case in the section that features of course a pumpkin, vases, bowls and an Octopi.”
Cassetti said area glass making is a vibrant part of the local economy.
“It’s an asset that creates jobs and revenue,” Cassetti said.
The section had a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to kick off the Glass Farmers Market, which features more than 4,000 glass pumpkins this weekend.
“The new section featured work from 22 local artists, but that number will grow to more than three dozen artists,” Cassetti said. “Some of them are not here right now because their glass all sold out.”
Hundreds of locally made glass items are now for sale at the Corning Museum of Glass.
The new section replaces the Steuben Glass store, said Yvette Sterbenk, CMOG spokesman.
Schottenstein Corp., the company that makes Steuben Glass, announced in August it was ceasing production of the luxury glass and closing the factory located in Corning, as well as the stores at the museum and in New York City.
Rob Cassetti, museum senior director, said the glass at the shop is all made in and around the Corning area.
“I feel it represents the independent artists in the Corning area very well,” said Brenna Baker, a Corning glass artist. “I’m sad to see Steuben crystal go, but it’s good to see the museum supports local artists with the space.”
Cassetti said the museum has heard a constant call out from visitors searching for local artists’ work.
“Visitors are always looking for glass made in the Corning area,” Cassetti said. “I know visitors are interested, shoppers have asked for such an area for such a long time.h
Manny Quinones, a Corning independent artist, said the museum is one of the few places he will sell his work.
“I think it looks great,” said Quinones, who also works for Vitrix Glass Studio on Market Street. “The best thing for me is (CMOG) ordered again. I have a case in the section that features of course a pumpkin, vases, bowls and an Octopi.”
Cassetti said area glass making is a vibrant part of the local economy.
“It’s an asset that creates jobs and revenue,” Cassetti said.
The section had a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to kick off the Glass Farmers Market, which features more than 4,000 glass pumpkins this weekend.
“The new section featured work from 22 local artists, but that number will grow to more than three dozen artists,” Cassetti said. “Some of them are not here right now because their glass all sold out.”
