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Imagine Museum’s Fire and Light Ball
St. Petersburg’s newest art museum has a comprehensive collection of American studio glass from the last 50 years. With more
than 500 works on display from over 55 artists, it is sure to be a national center for this art form. The gala opening was attended
by some of the country’s finest glass artists, representing a number of disciplines. The museum’s gift shop carries American-made
glass art pieces to suit a wide variety of tastes and affordability. Don’t wait to see this marvelous new addition to the Tampa Bay
area’s arts scene.
Mike and Anita Kaplan were surprised
and uplifted by the fire and light of this
remarkable medium, as they toured this
collection of art glass.
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Patty Zimmerman and her artist husband
Dick lent their charm and glamour to the
opening of this special new museum.
Joanne Sikes, the museum’s interim executive
director, along with Trish Duggan, the
founder of the museum, guided guests
through this spectacular collection of art glass.
Irene and Duncan McClellan, Tampa Bay’s
queen and king of glass art, were excited to
see this testimonial to St. Petersburg’s Art
Glass Movement that they have helped lead.
Coco Rose-Coates attended the Imagine
Museum’s ball with her father Tom Coates
and mother Marlene Rose, a glass artist
whose pieces are included in the
museum’s collection.
Florida State Sen. Darryl Rouson and
his wife Angela were among the many
celebrities who came to tour this collection
that has been so carefully assembled.