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Where Art, Culture & History Meet!
The Glass Town Cultural District had a very busy year that saw the
fullfillment of the long-term goal of presenting Public Art in Sandwich.
A Call to Artists went out last spring and our own Michael Maygar’s
work entitled “Glass House: Past and Future” was chosen with the help
of a design review panel. Grants from Massachusetts Cultural Council,
Sandwich Cultural Council, The Fund for Sandwich, The Visitors Service
Board and help from Sandwich Community Television and of course, the
Town of Sandwich made this possible.
On September 23, 2021 “Glass House” was unveiled at an event
at the Dunbar House Tea Room & Wine Bar. The seven foot tall
obelisk pays homage to the history of Sandwich by incorporating glass
factory remnants on two sides and looks to the future by displaying
contemporary glass sourced from around the globe on the remaining
sides. During the day the colorful, dynamic glass catches the light
and it is lit by solar power at night.
The “Glass House” is home– on the grassy area next to the Grist Mill.
In celebration of Sandwich’s public art, the Committee commissioned Mr.
Magyar to create a small decorative obelisk. Each handmade by the artist,
these are a numbered limited run. Introduced at the Shop Sandwich First
Holiday market run by the Sandwich Chamber, the obelisks sold out its
initial 50 of a 200 run.
These are available for purchase at the Glass Studio of Cape Cod, as well
as, the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce.
Our committee was so honored to present Public Art to the town of
Sandwich. “Glass House: Past and Future” is of Sandwich, by Sandwich
and for Sandwich! Future projects include some educational offerings
related to Glass House as well as future Public Art for our Town!
Jeanne Prendergast,
Chairperson
Rob Vinceguerra,
Vice-Chairperson
Charleen Johnson
Lee Repetto
Kathryn Campbell
Anne Scott-Putney
Paula Johnson
Ralph Vitacco
Joanne Lamothe
Diane Scharf