Flame Run contemporary art glass studio is marking the arrival of its newest resident artist – Jonathan Capps -- with “Glass Connections,” an exhibit that celebrates the studio’s friendships and connections to glass artists at Centre College and around the world.

The show opens Oct. 3 and runs through Nov. 15. An opening reception begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 3.

Like White, Capps studied under Stephen Rolfe Powell at Centre College. Capps graduated in 2005 and finished a graduate fellowship in 2006. He’s returning to Kentucky to work as a resident artist at Flame Run after finishing an internship at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.

“The show is a celebration of Jon’s connections and of our connections,” said Brook White, co-owner of Flame Run. “Jon says he has come full circle. He started doing glass in Kentucky, and he’s coming back. This is a way to continue to support our Centre family and the rest of our family in the glass community.”

The exhibit also will include work by Suzanne Ririe, of Pittsburgh, Dave Born, of Pittsburgh, Scott Benefield, of Seattle, D.H. McNabb, of Seattle, and John Miller, of Normal, Ill. White and four of Flame Run’s resident artists, Paul Nelson, Jeanne Nelson, Matt Cummings, and Paul Hugues will also be showcasing their art.

Six of the artists – White, Capps, McNabb, Nelson, Cummings and Hugues -- are Centre College graduates.

About Flame Run:
Flame Run™, Louisville’s newest and largest contemporary glass art studio and gallery, is owned by Brook Forrest White, Jr., and Susie Slabaugh White. The renovated 12,500 square foot building at 828 East Market Street in Louisville’s East Market Street Arts District showcases contemporary and original glass creations. It also includes a working glass-blowing hot shop and offers classes for beginning glass artists. Hours are: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Log on to www.flamerun.com or call (502) 584-5353 for more information.