Hundreds of glass vases, platters, paperweights and other art pieces delicately handcrafted by students and faculty will be on sale Saturday, April 2 during the University of Texas at Arlington's popular annual Glass Art Sale and Show.

The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until merchandise runs out, at the Studio Arts Center, 810 S. Davis St. Prices for the pieces are expected to range from $5 into the thousands of dollars. A silent auction will take place at 2 p.m., with silent auction bids taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., also at the Studio Arts Center.

Another popular feature of the highly anticipated event includes live demonstrations of glass-casting, glass-blowing and other techniques used to make the art.

"We are excited and also honored to show what our group has accomplished this year," said Justin Ginsberg, artist, glass program coordinator and assistant professor in the Department of Art and Art History. "This work is their passion and it really comes through in the art that is presented- and in their commitment to helping the artists that will come behind them here at UTA."

Funds raised through the one-day only glass art sale help to purchase or maintain the facility, materials, equipment, tools and scholarships.

Call the Studio Arts Center at 817-272-2891 for more information about the show and sale. Free parking is available near the building.