Bottoms Up: A Midcentury Barware Show by Gay Fad Studios
- Chris Hughes
- May 16, 2024
- 3 min read
This summer, Lancaster, Ohio will host a first of it's kind event in the United States, celebrating midcentury barware culture. Downtown Lancaster will transform into a midcentury modern hub for "Bottoms Up A Midcentury Barware Show by Gay Fad Studios.
Learn about the Revival of Gay Fad Studios by clicking here. Learn more about Gay Fad Studios and Fran Taylor by clicking here.
After traveling to Palm Springs, California for Modernism Week as vendors, David and Jason Annecy of Gay Fad Studios, along with Jonett Haberfield of Visit Fairfield County, the concept for the Bottoms Up event began to take shape like a sunburst of creation. As their minds converged, they realized it would be feasible to replicate something similar in Glass Town, given the rich history and legacy of the area, which includes Anchor Hocking and Gay Fad Studios.
"It was seeing the excitement of people we met at the show as we told them about the history of Gay Fad and Anchor that we could see there was a lot of interest in learning about our unique history, and it just made sense to leverage a very honest aspect of who we are as a community," said David Annecy. The idea didn't solidify until February 2024 when Jonett met with Jason Crabil at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Despite the limited timeframe, the Annecys and Jonett managed to rally 35 downtown businesses, 20 national vendors, and 10 presenters, with each of the downtown museums participating as hosts for this weekend-long event.
The team from Gay Fad Studios, Visit Fairfield County, Destination Downtown Lancaster, and their partnering businesses are poised to deliver an exciting event that will leave attendees eager to return year after year.
With two special guests added to the event lineup, anticipation among the planning parties couldn't be higher! The Artist, Shag
The artist known as Shag, hailing from Southern California, specializes in creating artwork that commemorates consumerism and consumption through vibrant colors set against scenes of yesteryears. His subjects are often depicted indulging in drinking, smoking, or eating within lavish settings.
For the Bottoms Up event, Shag will host a pop-up store featuring a limited print of a design inspired by Lancaster, Ohio, alongside other offerings.
Netflix Star, Jonathan Capps
Prepare for a thrilling addition to Bottoms Up! Jonathan Capps, a dynamic competitor from Season 4 of Netflix's hit show, Blown Away, will be igniting the stage at the Ohio Glass Museum with captivating demonstrations and engaging conversations with the audience.
Hailing originally from Knoxville, TN, and now calling Columbus, OH home, Jonathan has been a force in the glass blowing scene since before 2005. With a string of prestigious accolades, including degrees and awards in the craft, Capps earned his spot on the electrifying Season 4 of Blown Away, showcasing his unmatched talent to a global audience.
What can attendees expect? This event is bursting at the seams with invigorating presentations, experiences, classes, food offerings, drinks, shopping, and more!
Stay tuned for the next blog in the Bottoms Up series, which will spotlight featured drinks available at Bottoms Up this June!
While many offerings of this event are not ticketed, purchases can be made. However, there are also a handful of ticketed events and/or packages available for purchase.
Don't miss out – these tickets and event packages are on sale now!
Visit https://visitfairfieldcounty.org/bottoms-up/ to purchase yours today!
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