Now in his retirement years, John Dittmeier has found a place to house his collections and his tools gathered from a career spent forging metal through ... made sacred art and home furnishings ...

Adding a metal sculptural element, obscure tool, or a tin sign to the mix is a surefire way to break up the monotony of frames and glass ... of spice to a gallery wall that's lost its flavor. If ...

“It’s putting their private art in the public eye. That notion of accessibility is paramount.” At the museum, the glass sculpture is a highlight of tours and used in education programs and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It takes time and patience for Drew Helge to make his art. The Rockford native is a glass artist. His art begins to take shape at Firebird Community Arts in Chicago.