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‘Dan Owen Dailey’’’ (born February 4, 1947) is an American artist and educator known for his work in glass sculpture. His work combines glass with metal and often incorporates light and narrative elements. He is associated with the [[studio glass]] movement.
==Early life and education==
Dailey was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He studied at the [[University of the Arts (Philadelphia)|Philadelphia College of Art]] (BFA, 1969) and the [[Rhode Island School of Design]] (MFA, 1972), where he studied under [[Dale Chihuly]]. From 1972 to 1973, he was awarded a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Fellowship]] and worked at the Venini glass factory in [[Murano]], Italy.
==Career==
In 1973, Dailey joined the faculty of the [[Massachusetts College of Art and Design]] in Boston, where he founded the glass program and later became professor emeritus. He also taught at institutions including [[Pilchuck Glass School]] and worked with the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] Center for Advanced Visual Studies, where he explored the use of light in glass and mixed-media work.
Dailey’s work developed from traditional studio glass techniques into more complex sculptural forms combining glass with metal structures and illumination. His work includes vessels, figurative sculpture, and wall reliefs, often with narrative or symbolic elements.
In addition to studio work, he collaborated with glass manufacturers including [[Daum (studio)|Daum]], [[Steuben Glass Works]], and [[Fenton Art Glass Company]]. Since the 1970s, his work has been widely exhibited in solo and group exhibitions.
==Works and style==
Dailey’s work is known for combining traditional glass techniques with metal fabrication and lighting. His sculptures often incorporate humor, narrative, and references to everyday life, and range from functional vessels to large-scale installations and illuminated wall pieces.
==Collections and recognition==
Dailey’s work is held in numerous public collections, including the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]], the [[Smithsonian American Art Museum]] (Renwick Gallery), and the [[Corning Museum of Glass]].
He has received awards and honors including fellowships from the [[National Endowment for the Arts]] and recognition from the [[Glass Art Society]] and the [[American Craft Council]].
==Personal life==
Dailey is married to artist [[Linda MacNeil]].
==Early life and education==
Dailey was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. He studied at the [[University of the Arts (Philadelphia)|Philadelphia College of Art]] (BFA, 1969) and the [[Rhode Island School of Design]] (MFA, 1972), where he studied under [[Dale Chihuly]]. From 1972 to 1973, he was awarded a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Fellowship]] and worked at the Venini glass factory in [[Murano]], Italy.
==Career==
In 1973, Dailey joined the faculty of the [[Massachusetts College of Art and Design]] in Boston, where he founded the glass program and later became professor emeritus. He also taught at institutions including [[Pilchuck Glass School]] and worked with the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] Center for Advanced Visual Studies, where he explored the use of light in glass and mixed-media work.
Dailey’s work developed from traditional studio glass techniques into more complex sculptural forms combining glass with metal structures and illumination. His work includes vessels, figurative sculpture, and wall reliefs, often with narrative or symbolic elements.
In addition to studio work, he collaborated with glass manufacturers including [[Daum (studio)|Daum]], [[Steuben Glass Works]], and [[Fenton Art Glass Company]]. Since the 1970s, his work has been widely exhibited in solo and group exhibitions.
==Works and style==
Dailey’s work is known for combining traditional glass techniques with metal fabrication and lighting. His sculptures often incorporate humor, narrative, and references to everyday life, and range from functional vessels to large-scale installations and illuminated wall pieces.
==Collections and recognition==
Dailey’s work is held in numerous public collections, including the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]], the [[Smithsonian American Art Museum]] (Renwick Gallery), and the [[Corning Museum of Glass]].
He has received awards and honors including fellowships from the [[National Endowment for the Arts]] and recognition from the [[Glass Art Society]] and the [[American Craft Council]].
==Personal life==
Dailey is married to artist [[Linda MacNeil]].
