Leah (1937-2021) and Richard Waitzer (1932-2019) of Norfolk, VA, shared a life-long interest in the arts that blossomed into a passion for collecting modern American painting and international glass sculpture. Naturally curious and thirsty for knowledge, the couple enjoyed decades of personal growth and intellectual enrichment from their active engagement with the field of contemporary glass sculpture and design. The Waitzers were mentors and friends to the Barrys, and their internationally significant contribution includes works that span the history of modern glass, from Louis Comfort Tiffany to Dale Chihuly and Lino Tagliapietra, among so many more.
We are grateful to Eddie, Brad, Scott Waitzer, and the Waitzer Foundation for choosing us to steward their parents’ collection; their gift nearly doubles the Museum’s current holdings of glass art and design objects. We look forward to continuing their mission to inspire public knowledge and connection through art.
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Virtual Exhibition Tour with Jutta Page, the Barry Art Museum’s inaugural Executive Director in conversation with current Executive Director, Charlotte Potter Kasic.
