NFK Glass Circuit Tour

Name: NFK Glass Circuit Tour
Start: 2025-03-30T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-30T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 740 Boush St., Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23510

Schedule

Sun Mar 30 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

740 Boush St., Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23510 | Norfolk, VA

Presented by The Perry Family Foundation & The d'Art Center, and also Sponsored by The Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, and TowneBank.
You’re Invited to the Ultimate Glass Art Adventure:
The Sunday Funday Norfolk Glass Circuit Tour
All Free and Open to the Public!
Join us for a dazzling journey through Norfolk’s vibrant glass art scene! Discover the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship that define our city’s glass community as we connect three incredible venues, during the grand reopening weekend of the Chrysler’s newly expanded Perry Glass Studio.
Date: Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Locations: Three Glass Venues Across Norfolk
Venues:
d’Art Center: 740 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
The Perry Glass Studio: 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510
The Glass Light Hotel: 201 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Highlights of the Day:
Glass Exhibits
Glassmaking demonstrations
Interactive art activities for all ages
Self-Guided Experience:
This is a self-guided free adventure designed to be enjoyed at your own pace. Park at The Harrison Opera House in The NEON District to start your journey! Walk over to the d’Art Center and snag your Circuit Swag Bag, Program, and Stamp Card! Collect stamps at each of the venues, and make lasting memories as you explore Norfolk’s vibrant glass art scene. At the end of your day, turn in your fully stamped Circuit Card to d'Art Center and be entered to win a lottery of prizes from each venue, such as a Chef’s Counter Dinner at Glass Light, Glass Making Classes at Chrysler, and more!
During The Circuit Tour....
d’Art Center will have the Glass Immersed Exhibit on view, glass demos, and free art activities for all ages! The Glass Immersed Exhibit includes work from both emerging and established artists connected with the Chrysler’s Perry Glass Studio, as well as works from The Perry Family Foundation Art Collection.
The Glass Light Hotel & Gallery will have their gallery open and glass demos! The Perry Family Foundation Art Collection features beautiful glass pieces from local and internationally renowned artists. This private collection encompasses two floors of over 65 glass art pieces from world renowned artists. Some currently being featured are Dale Chihuly, Stephen Rolfe Powell, Nancy Callan, Karen Lamonte, Peter Bremers, Katherine Gray and Lucy Lyon.
The Chrysler and Perry Glass Studio will have their El Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) Festival/Block Party!
Transportation:

The d'Art Center & Chrysler's Perry Glass Studio are neighbors, so travel by foot between these two NEON District locations. Norfolk's Free. Ride. Every. Day. (better known as F.R.E.D), and Lime Scooters & Bikes will be available for easy travel between the NEON District and the Downtown Norfolk tour location, Glass Light Hotel & Gallery.