Glass Demo at Michigan Hot Glass: 6th Michigan Regional Glass Exhibit

**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

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
[charachgallery.org](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._

Organized by: Janice Charach Gallery

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