Exhibit Dates & Times
September 29 - 30, 2009
Tuesday - Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00 pm
October 1 - 2, 2009
Thursday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sale Dates & Times
October 3 - 4, 2009
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Location
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Press
Media Contact:
Sharon Poynor, Media Relations
Phone: 415-789-9150
E-mail: sharon@poynorpr.com
Press Release:
Save-the-Date:
14th ANNUAL GREAT GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH®
~ The Largest Glass Pumpkin Patch in Northern California ~
At the Palo Alto Art Center / Palo Alto, California
Admission is FREE! All are Welcome!
Location: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA
Exhibition Hours: Tues. - Wed., Sept. 29 - 30, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thurs. - Fri., Oct. 1 - 2, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sale Hours*: Sat. - Sun., Oct. 3 - 4, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
*pumpkins sold during Sale dates & times only
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch — a beloved Bay Area autumn event for all ages—returns to the Palo Alto Arts Center. Celebrating its 14th anniversary, it is the largest glass pumpkin patch in California—featuring 8,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by 35 prominent glass artisans. Wander through a dazzling array of one-of-a kind glass pumpkins and other unique glass art objects designed to reflect nature’s brilliance in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. From bold, contemporary earthy tones to delicate and ornate with iridescent accents, these glass art pumpkins are perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving, yet beautiful enough to display year-round.
On the exhibition days, watch thrilling glass blowing demonstrations by Sacramento glass artist, Shannon Jane Morgan. Meet the artists in person and learn more about this extraordinary art-making process. The public sale runs Saturday through Sunday and proceeds support the three presenting organizations: the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF), as well as participating artists. Both BAGI and PAACF are 501(c)(3) nonprofit art education organizations.
“CANDLELIGHT COCKTAILS & PRESALE” / October 2, 2009 / 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Presented by The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation, “Candlelight Cocktails,” is a fabulous party and pumpkin presale. Those who join the Foundation at the Advocate-level ($250), or who upgrade their membership at www.paacf.org/join, will enjoy free admission to this event. The event takes place on Friday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Candlelight Cocktails” is sponsored by the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, Borel Private Bank and Trust Company, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Blue Ice Vodka, and Lunazul Tequlia. Call (650) 329-2218 for more information.
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Press Photo Gallery:
Image 1: Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 2009 Logo
(Artists: Hanson & Kastles)
Image 2: Event Feature Pumpkins - Group Image
(Artists: Hanson & Kastles, Photographer: Keay Edwards)
Image 3: Event Feature Pumpkins - Blue Swirl
(Artists: Hanson & Kastles, Photographer: Keay Edwards)
Image 4: Event Feature Pumpkin - Orange
(Artists: Hanson & Kastles, Photographer: Keay Edwards)
Image 5: Variety of Orange Pumpkins
(Photographer: Kyle Chessler)
Image 6: Pretty Pink Pumpkins
(Photographer: Sharon Fox)
Image 7: Pumpkins for All Seasons
(Photographer: Sharon Fox)
Image 8: New Take on Traditional Orange Pumpkin
(Photographer: Sharon Fox)
Image 9: "Project LOOk!" School Tour
(Photographer: Kyle Chessler)
Image 10: Candlelight & Cocktail Party
(Photographer: Keay Edwards)
Contact Us Event Presented by:
Palo Alto Art Center
Ph: 650-329-2366
Bay Area Glass Institute
Ph: 408-993-2244
Press/Media Contact
Ph: 408-993-2244