August 3, 2026
Watch Acclaimed Artist Danny White in Action this August at the Perry Glass Studio
NORFOLK, VA (August 3, 2026)–
Who: The Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes renowned glass artist Danny White, also known as Ethan Windy, as the latest guest in the Perry Glass Studio’s Visiting Artist Series. Known for playful glass sculptures that bridge the visual language of painting, drawing, and glass art, visitors are invited to experience White’s creative process firsthand.
What: The Perry Glass Studio’s Visiting Artist Series brings the world’s top glass talent to our region, offering visitors the rare opportunity to watch masters of the medium at work. This August, Seattle-based artist Danny White joins the Studio for four days to share his art, techniques, and inspirations through a series of public events, including live demonstrations, Glass After Dark, and a free artist talk.
When: Thursday–Sunday, Aug. 20–23.
Where: The Chrysler Museum of Art’s Perry Glass Studio, 245 Grace Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Why: The Visiting Artist Series was created to bring world-class glass artists to the Tidewater region to promote glass education and to attract broad interest in and enthusiasm for the Chrysler Museum and Perry Glass Studio. Artists participate in a series of events, often working with the Museum’s college partners through demonstrations, lectures, and critiques, while also engaging with the broader community through public demonstrations, Glass After Dark, and artist talks.
More: White has been entertaining audiences with his art for more than three decades. Trained in painting and drawing, he began working with glass in 2007 and has since developed a unique artistic voice through imaginative sculptures that emphasize character, color, and storytelling. His work combines the visual language of two-dimensional art with the expressive possibilities of glass.
Programming: To learn more about this installment of the Visiting Artist Series and to register for events, visit chrysler.ticketapp.org.
- Glass after Dark
Thursday, August 20, from 7–10 p.m.
Hot Glass and live music come together for unforgettable evenings at the Perry Glass Studio. Watch Danny White and the Studio team take the molten material to exciting places while enjoying entertainment by Cultivated Mind, a Hampton Roads-based reggae, dub, and jazz act led by multi-instrumentalist Anthony Brand.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Event begins at 8 p.m. $10 for Museum members, $20 for non-members. Tickets increase by $10 at the door. Registration recommended. Cash bar. - Glass Demonstrations
Friday–Sunday, at noon
Experience the excitement of live glassblowing as Danny White demonstrates his skills and processes in the Peter and Penny Meredith Hot Shop Theater.
Free. Registration not required. - Artist Talk
Saturday, August 22, at 3 p.m.
Join Danny White for a look at his artistic practice as he discusses the themes, techniques, and inspirations that shape his work.
Free. Registration not required.
ABOUT THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
The Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes you to connect with art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Internationally recognized for its collection of more than 35,000 objects, including one the largest glass collections in America, the Museum also includes free admission, the state-of-the-art Perry Glass Studio, a full-service restaurant, shop, theater, works on paper space, and oversees the historic Myers House. The Museum boasts an ambitious schedule of exhibitions, events, and programs, and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to inclusion through its innovative gallery host program. For more information, visit chrysler.org. Follow on social media @ChryslerMuseum to receive the latest updates.
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