19 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER 2009

Wanganui Festival of Glass Update

The Wanganui Festival of Glass’ success has seen a number of other cultural events align their dates with the Festival of Glass

This year the Literary Festival will be hosting featured writers Kate de Goldi, Kevin Ireland, Hamish McDouall and Joan Rosier-Jones amongst others at various venues around Wanganui www.writersfest.co.nz.

The Jazz Club and the Camera Club are providing a wider range of entertainment on Saturday 26 September.

The Sarjeant Gallery is hosting an exhibition from September 12 - November 22

The Museum will stage an exhibition of glass from the collection featuring ‘decorative glass and will run a children’s program featuring glass in conjunction with the Museum.

The Inspiring Windows Self guided tour of Stained Glass and Leadlight windows in Wanganui also includes Council Chambers and Collegiate Chapel.

The Wanganui Glass Group is hosting the fourth annual Festival of Glass from September 19th to October 4th 2009. Building on the success of previous years, this year there is increased involvement from other arts groups and the community, providing a more complete visitor experience.

One of the Highlights for this year will be acclaimed American glass artist, Josh Simpson’s visit from 19-26 September which will see him do a public lecture, demonstration and workshop.

This year there will be more entertainment in the evenings with artist’s talks, the classical music society and the jazz club performing at various venues around Wanganui during the festival.

There will be a wider range of exhibitions this year with collaborations with the Wanganui Camera Club and an exhibition of glass works at the Sarjeant Gallery.