Barry Art Museum Glass Art Collection
On View at The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is honored to present a selection of works from the distinguished glass art collection of the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University.
As the Barry Art Museum undergoes an expansion project through 2027, select pieces from its collection will be shared with audiences beyond the museum walls. This special exhibition provides visitors with an opportunity to experience exceptional examples of contemporary glass art here in Suffolk.
Pieces are viewable on the first and second floors during Gallery Hours.
About the Collection
Known for its collection of contemporary glass by internationally recognized artists, the Barry Art Museum has helped bring greater visibility to the art form throughout Hampton Roads. This exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to experience works from that collection here in Suffolk.
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Select works on view at SCCA, not complete collection.

Rhyton by William Morris
About the Barry Art Museum
Located on the campus of Old Dominion University, the Barry Art Museum is home to an extensive collection of American modernist paintings, contemporary glass sculpture, historic dolls, and rotating exhibitions.
The museum is currently closed for expansion construction through 2027 as it prepares to welcome visitors to an enhanced facility and expanded exhibition spaces.
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A Shared Commitment to the Arts
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts extends its gratitude to Carolyn and Richard Barry for their ongoing support of arts and culture throughout Hampton Roads. We are honored to share works from their collection with our community and to provide visitors with access to these extraordinary pieces during the museum’s expansion period.

Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli