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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Gardens of Glass at The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Description: Our conversation today welcomes Julie Armel, the Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications for The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and special guest Craig Mitchell Smith, an innovative kiln glass artist. Julie talks about the new 'Gardens of Glass' exhibit, showcasing Craig's glass sculptures, some created specifically for the MSV. Craig shares his accidental journey into glass art, initially working in design and later discovering his passion for glassmaking through a friend's class, leading to an impressive career. Craig explains his creative process, from fusing glass in kilns to drawing inspiration from nature and memory...