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Glass Demo at Michigan Hot Glass: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-05-17 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan Hot Glass Workshop 1600 Clay St, Detroit
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, May 31, 1 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Meet up with us at Michigan Hot Glass for a one-of-a-kind demo with glass
artist Herb Babcock.
Russell Industrial Center | Exhibition Center
1600 Clay St, Detroit, MI 48211
1:30 PM
Herb received both his BFA and his MFA in Sculpture: his bachelor’s degree
from the Cleveland Institute of Art and his master’s from the Cranbrook
Academy of Art. He also studied Sculpture at the Skowhegan School in Maine and
Glass at the Toledo Museum of Art.
He is currently an independent studio artist and Professor Emeritus after 40
years as the Glass Department Chairman, College for Creative Studies, Detroit,
Michigan.
His work is represented in galleries, museums and collections both nationally
and internationally. His work includes large scale, municipal public art
projects. Herb has a diverse body of work. His sculpture background is
predominately metal fabrication.
Registration is required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
Judy & Dr. John Marx, Arlene & Jack Schultz
For more on exhibits and events, visit
(https://charachgallery.org/).
OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday
closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15434

Artist Talk: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Hear from our talented glass artists of the 6th Biannual Glass Exhibition
during our artist talk. Get into the minds and the process behind the makers
themselves and hear their stories!
Registration required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
Judy & Dr. John Marx, Arlene & Jack Schultz
For more on exhibits and events, visit
(https://charachgallery.org/).
OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday
closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14607

Mosaic Pendant Workshop with Sue Majewski
2026-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
Join artist Sue Majewski for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft
your own stunning mosaic necklace pendant!
Using an extensive assortment of colorful beads and mosaic materials in
various shapes and sizes, you will learn to build a custom design within your
choice of pendant frame.
Sue will guide you through the process step-by-step, sharing the techniques
she uses to create her signature fine-art pieces. To ensure your wearable art
lasts a lifetime, each pendant is finished with a professional epoxy resin.
Complete your piece with an included black cord, or take it home to add to
your favorite personal chain.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7
OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday
closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15438

Glass Lecture with Alli Hoag: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit
2026-06-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Janice Charach Gallery 6600 W Maple Rd,, West Maple Road 6600, Michigan, 48322, United States
6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition 2026
Exhibit Dates: May 3 – June 24, 2026
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
Hot Glass Demonstration by Herb Babcock: Sunday, May 17, 1:30 PM
Lecture by Alli Hoag: Sunday, June 14, 3:30 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 7, 2 PM
Join us for a glass lecture with artist Alli Hoag. Alli works across mediums
of glass, installation, video, and performance to investigate human desire to
connect with the unknowable, and to reveal the simultaneous lightness and
heaviness that is created when the imagined or invisible is labored into the
physical realm. She completed her BFA degree in Glass at University of Hawaii
at Manoa, graduated with a Master’s in fine art from New York State College of
Ceramics at Alfred University, and currently serves as Associate Professor of
Glass and Glass Area Head at Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green,
OH.
Registration required.
Special Feature in the Upper Gallery:“Tchotchke” — A tribute to Albert
Young, legendary artist and founder of Michigan Hot Glass. This showcase
brings to life an exhibit concept he envisioned before his passing.
Artist Spotlight: (TBD)
Exhibit Sponsors :
Dr. Judy Balan Pearl, Prudence Bernstein Trust, Esther Hankin, Rebecca & Fred
Hankin, Helene & Arthur Indianer, Manat Foundation, Nancy & Sam Shamie
Program Sponsors:
Judy & Dr. John Marx, Arlene & Jack Schultz
For more on exhibits and events, visit
(https://charachgallery.org/).
OPEN HOURS DURING EXHIBITS:
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 11 am – 7 pm
*Visit the website or social media for up-to-date information & holiday
closures.
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15435

Summer Shorts: Three Great Documentaries with Michigan Connections!
2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Berman Center For The Performing Arts 6600 W Maple Rd,
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for three great documentaries with Michigan
connections:
Only Twice A Year About the Beth Olem cemetery, inside the GM Poletown
plant in Hamtramck.
(Documentary; English; 35 minutes)

Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford
Jewish lawyer, Aaron Sapiro takes on automobile magnate Henry Ford,
challenging Ford’s antisemitic attacks with an unprecedented libel suit in a
Detroit federal court that riveted the nation.
(Documentary; English; 69 minutes)

Mark Schwartz: Luthier, Mentor, Champion of the Arts!
Profiles Flint resident Mark Schwartz, who has devoted his life to the local
arts community for fifty years – one instrument, one student, one repair at a
time. (Documentary; English; 10 minutes)
Silver Film Sponsor: SAJE
Bronze Film Sponsor: ADL Michigan; Temple Israel Brotherhood
View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15093
