Vitrum is a young, vibrant gallery that celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary glass art. Originally opened in 1995, the gallery moved to its current location in Asheville's historic Biltmore Village the next year. Vitrum was then purchased by David Ross, a young businessman with a passion for glass. David redesigned the gallery to take full advantage of the building's charming architectural quirks and superb natural light.
Many galleries include glass pieces in a mix with crafts and other art forms. Ross believes there's something very special about seeing glass art on its own. Vitrum was carefully designed to provide the best possible showcase for this medium, capitalizing on the interplay of light, color, and form. The effect on first-time visitors is hard to describe--"wow" is a common reaction.
Located in one of the country's major studio glass centers, Vitrum is committed to presenting the best in local and regional glass art, as well as work by carefully selected artists from other parts of the US. The gallery also showcases paintings and prints by innovative two-dimensional artists.
Vitrum Gallerie is located in Asheville, NC, in the Blue Ridge mountains. Always a center for traditional crafts, Asheville has now been ranked in the top 10 art destinations in the country. Galleries are numerous and the quality of craft and art is superb. Tourists often discover the magic of North Carolina glass while they"re enjoying the area's many other attractions-the Biltmore Estate, the Pisgah National Forest, Smoky Mountain National Park. For more information on Asheville's other attractions, visit www.ashevilletoday.com or www.mountainx.com.
The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesdays (closed) and Sundays (1-5 p.m.). We"re also happy to arrange private appointments. Vitrum is located at 10 Lodge St., in historic Biltmore village, across the street from the entrance to the Biltmore House. Directions: From Route 40, take exit 50 (Biltmore Estate). Go to the right to your third light; turn right on Lodge St. Take an immediate left into the parking lot that we share with the Blue Ridge Gallery.
We do not sell directly over the Internet, but inquiries and transactions via e-mail or phone are welcome. Our phone number is 828-274-9900. Please let us know if you"d like more information about a specific artist, or photos of additional work.We accept major credit cards, personal checks, and debit cards. We are also happy to work with our clients on interest-free timed payments. Shipping and packing charges are reasonable, and are based on the size and fragility of the pieces (typically, less than the sales tax for out-of-staters).
