162 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 | 845 440-0068 26 S. Strawberry Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 267 319-1887
Open Daily 10-6, Sun 11-5 Open Wed-Fri 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 12-5
Dutchess County Executive Arts Awards
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Join us in celebrating...
2010 Dutchess County Executive's Arts Awards
Our annual event recognizes artists and arts advocates based on their artistry, commitment to the community and recognition in the field locally, nationally and internationally. Includes: Cocktails, Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Silent & Live Auctions
Email for more information or to reserve your event tickets.
845 454-3222
Check Out What's New on The Joan Hamburg Show 8-16-10 Noon-2PM
August 16, 2010
Liz Hamburg stops by for Launch Pad and talks with John Gilvey of Hudson Beach Glass about...
Beer & Cheese Tasting in a hot new setting at Hudson Beach Glass
Main Line Media News
August 12, 2010
Surely most readers have been to a theme-driven wine dinner or beer tasting, where new or familiar beverages are matched with foods they complement especially well. But until recently, I don’t believe many have attended such affairs at a setting as distinctive as Hudson Beach Glass. ...
Glassblowing for the novice at Hudson Beach Glass
Ticket Editor
Montgomery Media
August 11, 2010
Even before I learned about the beer-and-cheese collaboration between Hudson Beach Glass and Triumph Brewery, I had discovered the charms of the little glass-blowing studio and gallery on Strawberry Street. ...
Enterprising Endurance
The Saturday Evening Post
July 26, 2010
American small businesses have survived changing economic tides with ingenuity, craftsmanship, and old-fashioned common sense. Here’s the story of how some are thriving despite challenging times. ...
Hudson Beach Glass—Hearts of Glass
The glass-blowing furnace in Hudson Beach Glass burns 24 hours a day. Visitors to the converted firehouse in Beacon, New York, feel the heat and hear the hum of the furnace that glows white hot, full of molten glass. For the 26–year–old company’s owners—John and Wendy Gilvey, Michael Benzer, and Jennifer Smith—that furnace is the source of their art and entrepreneurial freedom. ...
Places you can get to without a car
Travel Summer getaways
TimeOut New York
July 22-28, 2010
Beacon, NY
Dia: Beacon (diabeacon.org) was into Louise Bourgeois before her death made her cool—just check out her monumental installation sculptures still hanging at the museum
(a former factory located right on the Hudson River). The museum isn’t the only artsy enclave in this tiny riverside village either. Lots of handmade doodads can be found at the
boutiques on Main Street, but for our money (or lack thereof), the best shopping experience is Hudson Beach Glass ...
2010 Dutchess County Executive's Arts Awards Recipients
on AmericanTowns.com
Poughkeepsie, NY - July 12, 2010 The Dutchess County Arts Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Dutchess County Executive's Arts Awards.
The recipients of the 2010 awards, and the categories in which they are honored, are: Wayne and Brigid Nussbickel, Patrons; Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Art in Public Places; Liza Donnelly and Michael Maslin, Individual Artists; The CENTER for Performing Arts Rhinebeck, Arts Organization; Hudson Beach Glass, Business; Anthony Scarrone, Arts in Education; La Voz, Special Citation. The Award for Youth with Exceptional Promise in the Arts will be announced in September. ...
Barnacle Soap Dish
outblush
Our summery bathroom makeover is in the works, and we just stumbled across the most fanciful pieces by Hudson Beach Glass. ...
Arts awards winners include patrons, Sloop Clearwater
Poughkeepsie Journal
Two cartoonists for the New Yorker magazine, an environmental watchdog group and two patrons of the arts are included in the list of recipients of the Dutchess County Arts Council 2010 Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards.... Hudson Beach Glass, Business; Anthony Scarrone, Arts in Education; and the Spanish-language magazine La Voz, Special Citation. ...
Five Great Getaways in Under One Tank of Gas
Hastings-DobbsFerryPatch
The time has arrived to take a drive and explore your local area and beyond. These day-trip destinations will feel like a world away.
July 11, 2010
Summer is here! And with it has arrived your chance to take a drive and explore exciting vacation stops in your local area and beyond. These day-trip destinations feel like a world away, but they are all less than an hour's drive from Hastings, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington.
ART THOU: Organizing Cunningham’s work of social disorganization
Montgomery News
Staff Writer
Published: Saturday, May 29, 2010
... "Flock of Birds Couch," a piece now on display at Hudson Beach Glass in Philadelphia, uses the pattern on a Louis XV-style sofa to express polar feelings of comfort and discomfort. The embroidery in the couch consists of seven primary images: four closed doors, one wooden chair, and two open doors, one image reveals a pile of hammers, the other image reveals a pile of saws. ...
The Translucent World of Hudson Beach Glass
Roll — Art & Image
recipes by local chefs, gardening advice from local landscapers, ...
By Ross Rice
May 2010
Circa 1890: when the Lewis Tompkins Hose Company picked the location for their firehouse, they couldn’t have picked better. Situated in the joint of the dogleg that is Main Street Beacon (then still the villages of Matteawan and Fishkill Landing), it affords a perfect view straight up Main to the east, uphill toward Mount Beacon, and downhill west toward the riverfront. The bird’s-eye view from the third story picture windows—the original location of the fire house’s own bar, just one flight up from the legendary 24 hour poker game—covered the bulk of their territory, which back in the day were mostly hat factories. Hats were a big deal in the late 1800’s America, and Beacon made a whole lot of them. ...
Art Thou: Fiber artist Gail Cunningham explores our relationship
with our furniture
by Andy Stettler
Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
..."Flock of Birds Couch," a piece now on display at Hudson Beach Glass in Philadelphia, uses the pattern on a Louis XV-style sofa to express polar feelings of comfort and discomfort. The embroidery in the couch consists of seven primary images: four closed doors, one wooden chair, and two open doors, one image reveals a pile of hammers, the other image reveals a pile of saws. ...
Joey Fortman - Journal
Ultimate Mothers Day Event
Whoa, dear this week... Insanity? Yeah!!!
I've been dying to tell you about this really cool place I visited-but the days have FLOWN by!!!...
Celebration of Art & Wine in the Hudson Valley
April 30, 2010
A Year-Long Celebration of Art & Wine in the Hudson Valley
Launched by Hudson Valley Wine Magazine
... The announcement was an exciting finale of “Connecting Arts & Tourism,” a day-long business and tourism conference held by Dutchess Tourism and the Dutchess County Art Council. Wine tasting for the reception, held at Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon, was sponsored by Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery, located in Washingtonville, NY...
Region's tourism, art groups join efforts to increase revenue
Sarah Bradshaw • April 28, 2010
Baldwin School grads reunite for gallery show at Hudson Beach Glass
Published: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Heart of Glass
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2:52 AM
Thirtyfourthstreetmagazine
Form And Function
Hudson Beach Glass straddles the art-business divide
Glass Half Full
Published March 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Hudson Valley Magazine, April 2010
Celebrate spring with these fragile but functional pieces
Strolling through the attractive showroom of Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon should give you plenty of ...
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Food. Culture. Social Events. People. Style. The Best of Bergen County, every day.
Estates
Saddle River Showplace
Photography by Stephen Garey
Interior Design by Maryann Syrek, M. Studio Gallery
March 2010
Empty nest opens new chapter in interior design
"For an interior designer, it's the ultimate compliment. Being asked, some 20 years following a client's first project, to...
Dining Room
...The client chose a Hudson Beach glass piece for the center of the table...."
Dreams of Spring
Feb 28, 2010
“...Meanwhile, yesterday my sister, her sister-in-law, and I drove to Baltimore for the American Crafts Council Show, the biggest and best craft show in the country. Talk about eye candy! I wandered...”
The First Few
January 22, 2010
Glasses Made for Sippin'
With the commercial domestic glass-making industry in a fast decline, it’s good to see local craftsmen still making a successful go of it.
Watch the newest Iron Chef, Jose Garces,
plate on Hudson Beach Glass.
January 21, 2010
The Capital, HometownAnnapolis.com
Published 12/06/09
The Gallery: Art makes unique gift in holiday season
Greetings for the season. With the various holidays looming, I, like everyone else, am making a list and checking it twice. I am reminded of a stellar purchase my sister and I made for my mother...
Examiner.com, Insider source for everything local - New York
Posted December 2, 2009
Blow your own ornament at Hudson Beach Glass, Beacon, NY
Visit Hudson Beach Glass Studio any weekend between now and 2010 to blow your own glass ornament!
Design Sponge
"...i’m thrilled to be posting one of the most comprehensive regional guides we’ve posted in a while. designer and stylist raina kattelson is sharing her local’s guide to..."
Hudson Valley Parent
Blow Your Own Ornament!
Description: Blow Your Own Ornament with master glassblower John Gilvey. An ornament is a nice gift for you, your friends and relatives. But it's even nicer when you participate...
Planting Seeds Blog: A Saturday in Beacon
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
En route to finding some food, we stopped by Hudson Beach Glass a gallery located in what was Beacon's original firehouse.
just eat it
Clear Like Glass
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Today was Mia's class trip to Hudson Beach Glass. An awesome local business two blocks away on Main St. It's an amazing hand blown glass studio and gallery in a renovated fire house, and it's absolutely beautiful. ...
DesignPhiladelphia
Day 3 09 Oct 09
Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted on Fri, Oct. 9, 2009
LifeStyle
uwishunu
October 6, 2009
Whiskey Tasting at Hudson Beach Glass Studio
Many argue that much of the taste and smoothness of a whiskey comes from the cask used
to age it, but Sean Gilvey of Hudson Beach Glass and
Stephen Seibert of Village Whiskey beg
to differ.
Blend Glass Into Your Decor
The Luxury of Green
Objects of Distinction: Glass Spike Bowl
July 25, 2009
The perfect blend of art and functionality, this stunning glass bowl captures at first glance. It is created by hand by Hudson Beach Glass artisans with materials that include post consumer glass.
Travel, Weekend getaways
Beacon, NY
What art? We're going for the strawberries.
Time Out New York/Issue 711
May 14-20, 2009
"...While the Dia may be the center of Beacon’s art world, a quick trip down Main Street reveals that the town’s creative community extends beyond it..."
Glass Act
May 28, 2009
Turning trash into blue-footed treasures.
Protecting the Galapagos Islands has always posed two challenging questions: How can local people make a living when fishing is protected, water is scarce, and 96 percent of the land is national park? And what to do with all the trash tourists generate? Lindblad Expeditions, one of the few cruise lines permitted in the area, has found a clever way to tackle both issues. The company just launched a partnership with Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon, New York, to turn Galapagos trash into tourist treasure. ...
Beacon Shines Brightly
Talking with John Gilvey of Hudson Beach Glass
Published: metroGREEN+BUSINESS, 2009
John Gilvey and business partner Michael Benzer had been operating Beacon Glassworks on Maple Street since 1983, making a successful living selling their hand cast sculptural glassworks...
Chifa Isn't Cheap
Published: PW-Philadelphia Weekly - Apr 21, 2009
A chef, Amada’s Chad Williams, was promoted; a field trip to Peru organized; small plates planned; sculptural plates from Old City’s Hudson Beach Glass ...
Hudson Beach Glass donates to Arts For the Park
Many Thanks to John and Wendy Gilvey of Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon for donating this beautiful bowl. ...
Sunday's Best Bets
Published: September 21, 2008
Peace through art
Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards is Sunday at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon. Art from 39 countries on the theme of friendship will be shown 4-7 p.m. Finalists will be moved to Hudson Beach Glass on Main Street Sept. 22-28. ...
Objeto Con Vidrio, Art Glass Objects
Hudson Beach Glass is a group of four glass artists: John Gilvey, Wendy Gilvey, Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith. Established in 1987, our studio is located in an old ice house in the Hudson Valley of New York state. ...
Day Tripper: Volume One: Beacon, NY
Published: July 1, 2008
...What to see:
This little gem is the artistic capital of the Hudson River. Declared by many to be the Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley, since 2003, Beacon has been the home of the Riggio Galleries at
the Dia: Beacon. This renovated old Nabisco factory is the home of 1960-the present American art, including a plethora of Andy Warhols and Richard Serras. Beacon’s Main Street is also
lined with countless art galleries. Main Street is also home to a plethora of quaint antique and tchotchkes. Be sure to check out Hudson Beach Glass. Stop in to have a quick bite in
any one of the restaurants or coffee shops in between shopping and browsing art. ...
hudson beach glassware
on April 3rd, 2008
look at this beautiful, functional glass collection from hudson beach glass. the four artists who make up this collective — john p. gilvey, wendy gilvey, michael benzer and jennifer smith ...
PLENTY, the world in green
Travel: Glass Act
Protecting the Galapagos Islands has always posed two challenging questions: How can local people make a living when fishing is protected, water is scarce, and 96 percent of the land is national park? And what to do with all the trash tourists generate? Lindblad Expeditions, one of the few cruise lines permitted in the area, has found a clever way to tackle both issues. The company just launched a partnership with Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon, New York, to turn Galapagos trash into tourist treasure. ...
Glass Mermaid Paperweight
John Gilvey designs exquisite glass paperweights by building layers of scenery within clear glass balls using lampworking techniques and 27 years of experience....
Hudson Beach Glass
Making A Glass Ornament Sean Gilvey ... Hudson Beach Glass Ornament ...
Interior Design magazine
No Empty Nest
Published: Interior Design, May 31, 2007
Products to flock to...
...Hudson Beach Glass Ripple glass bowl in peridot. circle 612...
Away Games
Quick day trips will have you taking the easy way out
Published: NY Post, May 26, 2007
...The five-block downtown is peppered with antique shops (try Past Tense Antiques, 457 Main St.), craft boutiques (poke into Hudson Beach Glass, 162 Main St.) and...
Beacon Voices: Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith
By Ellen Timmer
Published: The Beacon Dispatch, November 5, 2006
ET: This facility is pretty impressive. Can you tell me what you do here?
MB: We make glass for Hudson Beach Glass, as well as for Architectural Glass and Beacon Glass Works. The products that we make under the Hudson Beach Glass name are some of the products at the firehouse gallery on Main Street.
The Nibble, Great Food Finds
The magazine about specialty foods
Hudson Beach Glass Sushi & Seafood Sets
Serve Anything On These Exquisite Artisan Glass Pieces
FOOTLIGHTS
Published: The New York Times, Sunday, December 21, 2003
Firehouse Glass
Hudson Beach Glass recently opened in a restored historic firehouse in Beacon, joining a network of glass studios in the Hudson Valley. John and Wendy Gilvey, along with Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith, spent two years restoring the 1890 firehouse. The space is divided into a glass gallery...
Renaissance by the River
Published: The New York Times, Sunday, May 18, 2003
TODAY, the Dia Arts Foundation is opening Dia:Beacon, its new 300,000-square-foot museum on 31 acres along the Hudson River in southern Dutchess County. And Beacon, until recently just another city on the river with a faded industrial past, is poised to become a prime destination for art connoisseurs.
Sea glass: Polished bits of trash become translucent treasures.
Published: July 8, 2002
Fort Worth Star-Telegram(Fort Worth, Texas) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)
...This love affair with burnished glass has inspired designers to imitate its low-luster surface and create many sublime objects for the home.
Glass artisans sandblast the gleaming surface of their work to replicate the ocean's polish.
"When we started sandblasting, we realized the quality of the glass became so tactile, it looked and felt like beach glass," says Wendy Gilvey, co-owner of Hudson Beach Glass in Poughquag, N.Y. "It reminded us of all the bits of glass we picked up as kids. So we came up with that name for our business. Now about 75 to 80 percent of our glass is in the sandblasted finish." Gilvey, her husband, John, and two other artisans make the art glass.
Works from Gilvey's studio can be found at Strings in Fort Worth, Texas. Co-owner Mike Schomburg says, "We used to have their shiny finish things, but they never did as well as the matte-finish looks. Matte just looks richer...