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Biot International Glass Festival
Large-scale event to promote artistic glass work
The town of Biot is famous for its hand-blown bubble glass. This festival will highlight the artistry of glass blowing and display all sorts of glassware and glass art.
Over three days, a combined Show & Sale of work will be held in the Paul Gilardi hall, bringing together around 30 glass artist stands. A retrospective exhibition, highlighting glass-making expertise in Biot, will be on display at the Biot Museum of History and Ceramics. Showcases and demonstrations will be offered in the village to introduce children and adults to the art of glass-making. There will also be film screenings and conferences for glass enthusiasts and experts to enhance the programme still further. In addition, every Biot artist will open up their studio for demonstrations and will be included in visitor routes.
Finally, throughout the Festival and up until the end of the year, there will be a free International Exhibition held in the Municipal Exhibition Halls. It will include works by French and European glass artists, selected by a panel of judges, and works by some international guest artists for this first Biot International Glass Festival.
Guests of honour include Gabe Feenan, Gérald Vatrin and Richard Price.
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Venue
Biot centre