HOT JAMS, DESIGN DIVAS AND GASP FLIES GERTIE

The Pittsburgh Glass Center's tech apprentice program has brought nearly 25 young artists to live and work in Pittsburgh over the last seven years. This exhibition, Aspire: A Retrospective of Young Talent will showcase their artwork and tell the story of where they are now. Artists include: Jess Amarnek, Jason Bauer, Jon Capps, Zach Compton, Brian Engel, Daneal Ferraro Hansel, Kaley Finegan, Jason Forck, Elizabeth Fortunato, Jarrod Futscher, Billy Guilford, William Haynes, Everett Hirche, Chris Hofmann, Laura Konopinski, Janice Larko, Ashley McFarland, Scott Percival, Liz Potenza, Suzie Ririe, Travis Rohrbaugh and Becky Smith.  Exhibit open from 10am-9 pm.

Also...Hot Jam! Glass demos with music and artists at work in PGC's studios from 6pm-9pm.

And PGC's special guests: FASHIONATION: March of the Fashionistas. All those great designers and eco divas you've clamored for on the runway the last two years (seen in the first two videos above) will be available in an informal gathering for you to chat with, purchase their clothing, or enjoy their live mannequins as they mix and mingle face to face with the festival crowd. Directed by GA/GI Stylist, Kristin Barker and her fashion assistant, Eric Abraham. 6pm-9pm.

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The Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP), who just moved to  5135 Penn Avenue, will be projecting recently-discovered cartoons and a short film that their nonprofit made 40 years ago. GASP has a long history of fighting for cleaner air in the region. Meet the staff at their new Penn Ave. digs. 6-10 pm.

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