New Jersey Glass Artist's Work to Benefit Breast Cancer Program in Washington, DC

May 13, 2004 -- When Washington dignitaries gather at the National Press Club on May 13th to “Celebrate Life’s Mosaic,” the room will be aglow with the vivid colors and designs of a New Jersey glass artist.

Stained glass artist Emily Holmes of Bloomsbury, N.J., designed and handcrafted 30 one-of-a-kind glass lanterns specifically for the 13th annual Jo Oberstar Memorial Lecture and Honors, a lecture program benefiting the George Washington University Breast Care Center.

“When I heard that the evening’s theme was ‘Celebrating Life’s Mosaic,’ I immediately pictured colorful lanterns featuring a variety of themes from nature. Some of the lanterns look like flowing water with river rocks; some resemble trees, ocean waves or women. Each one is unique, but they are all related to the theme of celebrating life,” Holmes said.

Any lanterns that do not sell at the event will be available for sale online at www.holmes-arts.com later this month.

The Jo Oberstar Memorial Lecture and Honors was established in 1991 by the George Washington University Medical Center and Congressman James Oberstar in honor of the Congressman’s late wife, Jo Oberstar, who died of breast cancer. Proceeds from the event help fund the Mobile Mammography Program, which offers breast cancer screening and education to women throughout the Washington metro area, regardless of their ability to pay. The 2004 event committee includes Cokie Roberts and Tipper Gore. Willard Scott is the featured speaker.

Holmes is also donating an original 12” by 20” stained glass window, titled “Mother Nature.” It will be auctioned off during a silent auction, and all proceeds will go directly to the Mobile Mammography Program.

Holmes has degrees in Art and Art History from Duke University and has worked as a graphic designer and artist for seven years. She began working with glass in 2002. Holmes participates in several area art shows, including the Bloomsbury Fine Art & Craft Festival and the New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival in Pennsylvania. She also offers commissioned work, and her candleholders, lanterns and sconces are available for sale in stores throughout the country. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Visit www.holmes-arts.com for more information

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