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 Bergstrom-Mahler Museum holds the finest and most representative collection of glass paperweights in the world.
The paperweights comprise our primary collection, and the majority of the museum's time and collection assets are focused here. Mrs. Evangeline Bergstrom bequeathed 652 pieces in 1958 to become the foundation of a collection that has grown to 3,000 objects. The majority of the pieces are on permanent display in our ground floor galleries. We strive to be a resource for collectors, artists, and scholars, as well as educate our museum visitors about this fascinating and appealing decorative art form.
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Ernst Mahler, a Neenah resident and Kimberly- Clark Corporation inventor, purchased this collection of drinking glasses in 1931 in Vienna, Austria as a gift for his wife, Carol. By 1994, the entire collection was given to Bergstrom-Mahler Museum.
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 Since Wisconsin was home to the first Studio Glass program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it's fitting that our Wisconsin glass museum should have a fine display of pieces representing achievements in this art form.
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A true collector, Mrs. Bergst rom also began our collection of Victorian Glass Baskets. After substantial gifts from patrons Marjorie Seybo ld and Judson Fowler, this collection grew to 102 pieces.
 From Vasa Murrina to Amberina, opaline to opalescent, satin to spattered and spangled, this collection provides a comprehensive look at the variety of surface treatments applied by English and American artisans. The vast majority of objects take the basket form, but a few companion pieces, such as vases, pitchers, and rose bowls, round out the collection. These are exhibited annually.
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Fox Valley Area High School Glass ExhibitionMarch 3 - April 1, 2012An
exhibit reception and awards presentation will be held Thursday, March
15th, from 6-8 pm with an awards presentation and remarks at 7pm. The museum will host this showcase of local high school talent for the 14th year, but with a new focus: glass.
Realizing few schools currently offer glass in the art curriculum, the museum has arranged for nearly 100 art students from Fox Valley high schools to attend glass classes in the new glass studio at the museum. Students will have the opportunity to create glass objects using torch working techniques and kiln-formed glass methods. To offer expert instruction in glass, the museum has collaborated with three area glass artists, Jenna Larson of Oshkosh, Mary Jo Weidert of Wild Apple Glass Studio and Gallery in Menasha and Beth Wenger Johnstone of Bumblebead Studio in Appleton. As was the process in the past, high school art teachers have selected select student work to be included in the show. Thank you, exhibition sponsor, Miller Electric. 
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Ricky Bernstein: Kitchen Dreams
April 14-September 2
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum brings another look at glass as we invite you to step into a comical world of 1950's pop culture with Ricky Bernstein's Kitchen Dreams. Using glass, aluminum and childhood memories, artist Ricky Bernstein pieces together everyday life through a caricature of social roles and cultural icons. Bernstein's life-sized collages animate a bold, bright, somewhat surreal world, bound to bring you a good belly laugh.
Members-Only
Artist Reception and Exhibit Opening
Friday, April 13th 5:30-7:30pm
Artist's Presentation at 6pm
Public Opening
and “Coffee Talk” with the Artist
Saturday April 14
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Collections & Exhibits
