Dan Friday Open Studio and Demonstration
Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Ave, EverettJoin us at the Schack Art Center Hot Shop for an extraordinary glass blowing demonstration by the talented glass artist, Dan Friday!
Join us at the Schack Art Center Hot Shop for an extraordinary glass blowing demonstration by the talented glass artist, Dan Friday!
Exhibition of Tacoma Art Museum's retrospective collection of work by Dale Chihuly. Museum entrance ticket needed to view.
The Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma local, Dale Chihuly, emerged in the 1980s as a world-renowned center for glass art. Metaphor into Form showcases the breadth of creativity that has been nurtured by the Pilchuck Glass School.
The Project Space is a gallery in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing for focus exhibitions of contemporary glass by Northwest artists. These exhibitions may explore a particular theme or idea in depth or be the work of a single artist. The galleries that surround the Project Space exhibit work from Tacoma Art Museum's studio […]
This October celebrates the return of Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition: Luminosity. This event features works that showcase the development of Northwest Native Glass Art, a movement tying the contemporary medium of glass with traditional imagery of Native communities.
Beccy Feather is a British-born glassmaker who lives and works in Bremerton, WA. Beccy has an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and has consistently pushed to elevate her artwork and invest in the education of the community. She navigates daily between the roles of production flame worker, artist, educator, and tea drinker. Her artwork […]
BIMA presents three exhibitions within one — retrospectives of solo work by Seattle artists Dennis Evans and Nancy Mee, plus their collaborative work. This major, combined exhibition features artworks spanning fifty years. Evans’ background includes studies in chemistry, a BFA in Ceramics, and an MFA in Design. Numerous fascinations and inspirations include mythology, religion, philosophy, […]
Co-organized by the Seattle Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art, Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams will be the summative career retrospective of one of the most prolific and boundary-breaking artists of our time. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1948, Scott grapples with profound social, historical, racial, economic, and personal […]
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and […]
Come have a hands-on lesson with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals, groups of up to 5 participants are welcome by appointment. Please email or call for more information or to […]
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
Traver Gallery will be featuring works by contestants of Netflix's Blown Away Season 4. This exhibition includes Season 4 Grand Prize winner Morgan Peterson and Challange #3 winners Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Gemma Hollister. Sponsored by Chihuly Garden and Glass.
Visit Traver Gallery to explore their diverse roster of artists who work with glass in unique and innovative ways. They will highlight work by Dale Chihuly, Nancy Callan, John Kiley, Preston Singletary, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Traver Gallery is one of the country's premier exhibition spaces for contemporary studio glass, […]
A solo exhibition of new glassworks by Tobias Møhl. Møhl says of his work "My work is about using the Venetian techniques in a Scandinavian way rather than in a Venetian way. It is also about seeing the techniques as a tool to clarify and refine my personal expression. I have searched for simple details […]
Come see Trenton Quiocho's Fish Trap Series at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery. Through glass, Quiocho explores ways to preserve and reimagine the rich histories, folktales, and Filipino traditions that have been lost through colonization. A mixed-race Filipino-American artist, Quiocho creates a revitalized, visual language that speaks to his cultural history, and through this, breathes […]
We invite you to Vetri to explore their collections of contemporary studio glass created by artists from Seattle and around the world, featuring glasswork by Netflix's Blown Away contestants including Andi Kovel, Grace Whiteside, Deborah Czeresko, and more. Enjoy perusing the new Vetri Marketplace Loft with affordable design in glass, ceramic and mixed media. Additionally, […]
Join Traver Gallery for a Blown Away contestants meet and greet, featuring artists Morgan Peterson, Gemma Hollister, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen as they chat through their own distinctive vision and narrative to the medium of glass. Morgan Peterson will present a series of cameo portraits of Seattle-based drag queens highlighting their ideals of feminine beauty, alongside works […]
Since its beginning in 1974, Gallery Mack has been one of the most beloved galleries in Seattle. They are located near Pike Place Market and feature established and celebrated contemporary artists and host exhibitions of rising stars of the northwest region and beyond. Join them in celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition featuring work from Gallery […]
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
Join us Friday and Saturday 11 am - 6:30 pm to experience the creative joy of blowing glass yourself. Advance registration required. Space is very limited. Visit our website to […]
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
Join the Seattle Convention Center for a lunchtime conversation between independent curator and professional art advisor Margery Aronson and internationally recognized Seattle glass artist Cappy Thompson, known for her mytho-poetic narratives on glass using vitreous enamels. This discussion will be followed by a walk-through of Seattle Convention Center’s collection of contemporary glass sculptures made by […]
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in […]
Join the Seattle Architecture Foundation for a two-hour walking tour of Seattle’s unique relationship with glass. While modern buildings are often fully wrapped entirely in glass, Seattle’s older buildings have […]
Join us in watching a flameworking collaborative demo between Kimberly Thomas and the Students of the 3D4M program here at the Linda and Jerry Paros Glass Laboratory at the University […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always […]
Discover the hidden gems of the Port of Seattle's glass collection! Join them for an exclusive tour along the waterfront. Limited spots are available - reserve yours now for a […]
Enjoy a live demonstration by Ross Richmond and Dave Walters. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About Ross Richmond: Ross’ pieces are typically narrative, working mainly with figurative elements […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always […]
Experience an evening of art and elegance at Glass Wonders & Wine at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for a unique happy hour event featuring breathtaking glass artworks by Dale Chihuly and international artists affiliated with Pilchuck Glass School, paired with a curated selection of local wines and champagne. Led by the Sheraton Grand […]
In this new ambitious work, Kait evokes the experience of swimming through a glass kelp forest. The installation will be an abstraction of kelp in form and color, a representation of a system of growth. Words of appreciation for kelp, solicited from the public, will be incorporated into the Proto Kelp sculpture, permanently engraved onto […]
A reception celebrating glass art from the Pacific Northwest, featuring a temporary installation of neon works by Kelsey Fernkopf. Fernkopf will take over Pier 69's deck with his geometrical pieces, with Puget Sound as the backdrop. For those unable to attend the Pier 69 glass collection tour happening earlier in the day, there will be […]
This dynamic recurring series opens the doors to the museum for a free evening of fun and learning. Everyone is invited to enjoy talks, gallery tours, performances, relaxing music, and delicious cocktails and snacks. This edition takes place at the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle and will celebrate the exhibition, Joyce J. Scott: Walk […]
Artist demo and live stream.
Join fellow glass lovers for a live glassblowing demonstration by Seattle artists and "Blown Away" contestants, Morgan Peterson + Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen.
Refract is the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Chihuly Garden and Glass in partnership with Visit Seattle, this event brings together art organizations and artists alike to showcase what makes our glass community so special.
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