NFK Glass Circuit Tour

Date and Time

• Sunday, Mar 29, 2026  11am - 4pm

Location

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Details

The Glass Circuit Tour features glass exhibits, glass demos, art activities & free transportation connecting three venues in Norfolk!

Discover the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship that defines our city’s glass community as we connect three incredible venues:
•The newly expanded Perry Glass Studio at Chrysler Museum
•The d'Art Center
•The Glass Light Hotel
This self-guided event is free with transportation provided... and tour participants can win BIG prizes!

Start at d'Art Center to collect your passport, Glass Circuit Bag, and event swag! Collect stamps at each of the venues and make lasting memories as you explore! At the end of your day, turn in your fully stamped passport to d’Art Center and be entered to win a lottery of prizes from each venue.

The event is free, but getting a tour ticket means your will get information and updates directly from us!

What's happening at each venue?

At Chrysler Museum's Perry Glass Studio: Enjoy glass demos in the studio's new state of the art facility and watch glass artist create in real time!

At d'Art Center: This year, our Glass Immersed Dual Installation at d’Art Center will feature a Juried Glass Art Exhibit as well as an Artisan Glass Sale featuring both local and national artists. Both are free and open to the public and will draw our community to The NEON District and Downtown Norfolk.

This installation will also outline the history of Norfolk’s Glass Scene, as well as the history of the Studio Glass Making Movement. The Juried Exhibit will highlight a unique and diverse range of glass artworks while the Artisan Glass Sale will provide functional and decorative glass pieces for sale – perfect for both seasoned and new collectors!

This Dual Installation will be on exhibit March 21st – April 18th, 2026 and will be a destination on The Norfolk Glass Circuit Event, scheduled Sunday, March 29th, 2026.

At Glass Light Hotel: View The Perry Family Foundation Collection which features beautiful glass pieces from local and internation ally renowned artists. This private collection encompasses two floors of over 65 glass art pieces from world renowned artists. Some currently being featured are Dale Chihuly, Stephen Rolfe Powell, Nancy Callan, Karen Lamonte, Peter Bremers, Katherine Gray & Lucy Lyon.