VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery Announces Grand Opening Celebration May 8th; Proceeds to Benefit Grapevine Heritage Foundation

VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery is opening a new studio and gallery in Grapevine, TX. This popular tourist attraction and glass artist haven is the first studio of its kind showcasing the work of world-renowned Texas glass artists. Offering group entertainment with live glass-blowing daily, VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery is the 'hottest' place in the Metroplex.

GRAPEVINE, TX (PRWEB) April 20, 2004 -- VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery will celebrate the completion of the new, state-of-the-art studio and gallery with a Grand Opening Celebration from 10:00am -- 10:00pm on Saturday, May 8th in Grapevine, TX. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with local artists, patrons and guests while experiencing firsthand the ancient art form of glassblowing.

VETRO had really outgrown its much-loved location on Barton Street" said artist and co-owner Gary Hayes, our Main Street facility is truly a showplace befitting the beauty of our art while giving us the much-needed room to accommodate our growing business in group entertainment."

The first studio of its kind showcasing the work of Texas glass artists, VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery is owned and operated by internationally renowned glass artists David Gappa and Gary Hayes. Since opening in May of 1999, David has encouraged a unique 'Open Studio Policy' at VETRO. There is no better way to educate our clientele about glassblowing than to allow them to see the creative process first hand" says David, each piece of art is truly unique and seeing the process of its creation can be awe-inspiring."

This all-day celebration will take place at VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery located in the heart of historic Grapevine at Heritage Center, 701 S. Main Street, Suite 103. The Grapevine Heritage Center is also home to The Grapevine Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit community organization committed to promoting the preservation, protection and economic development of Grapevine's physical and cultural heritage.

Glassblowing is an ancient art form, rich with history, says VETROS Marketing Director, Laura Hayes, VETRO was founded in Grapevine so we take great pride in our role as a cultural resource for the city."

VETRO glass-artists will be providing live glassblowing & lampworking demonstrations throughout the day with festivities swinging into full gear at 7:00pm with complementary hors doeurves, Texas wines and live entertainment. Known for their unorthodox, edge-of-your seat truth or consequences" style auctions, VETRO will begin auctioning glass art at 7:30pm with a portion of all proceeds from the entire day of festivities going to The Grapevine Heritage Foundation.

VETRO Glassblowing Studio & Gallery was founded on a mission to seek the Spirit of God through the expression of art joyfully revealed in glass. Specializing in hand-blown art glass, large-scale lighting installations and contemporary chandeliers, at VETRO you can dip into some glass yourself or just see how it's done, with ongoing classes, live demonstrations and special events daily. Visit www.VetroArtGlass.com or call 817.251.1668 to learn more about the 'hottest place in the Metroplex.