CIA Glass Invitational The CIA Glass Invitational, an exhibit that features work by 12 CIA alumni and faculty members, opens today at River Gallery with a reception that takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. During tonight's event, CIA faculty member and participating artist Zac Gorell will put on a glass-blowing demonstration. The exhibition will be on view through July 31. CIA Glass Department Chair Benjamin Johnson and River Gallery owner G. Ara Hamamjian curated the exhibit which features work from CIA alums and faculty members.