Explore a glass studio where many different techniques and processes come together into sculptures, lighting, and wearable art. This year, we celebrate the birth of a new creative studio with mixed media artists who work with flameworking, stained glass, and metal. Artist Bio: Inna PatInna is a mixed media artist who has made jewelry and […]
In 3 hours you will make your own 5-piece coaster plus cut pieces for another to assemble at home. And you will have learned basic glass cutting skills, including how to cut curves! Stained glass appliqué uses the same tools and skills you would use to make a stained glass window but is held together […]
This exhibition, spotlighting glass cups, is a call to return to the curiosity and enthusiasm that first drew us to glass. The cup is among the most intimate objects a maker can produce — held, used daily, chosen personally. This show pushes back against the market pressures that steer us towards commodity, and instead offers […]
Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]
“Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]
A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]
Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]
Out of the Woods brings Pilchuck Glass School’s Stanwood campus to Seattle in an exhibition that explores the legacy of Pilchuck’s artistic and educational mission through notable selections from the collection, recent acquisitions, and new work by current staff members. These works highlight the collaboration, innovation, and community that is at the heart of Pilchuck’s […]
PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]
PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]
October marks the fifth year of Luminosity, Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition. Centering Northwest Native glass artists alongside a broader group of glassblowers, the exhibition highlights glass as a rigorous, evolving discipline where technical mastery and cultural knowledge converge. Ideal for collectors, curious visitors, and dedicated PNW art appreciators alike, Luminosity offers a compelling […]
Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.
This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.
Art Table is a restaurant & bar that features a rotating exhibition of art on the walls, tables made by artists, and curiosities to be found in the space. By the entrance rest glass display cases, one enclosing handmade glassware by a longtime friend of the owner. Along the walls, art surrounds the theme of […]
Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]
“Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]
A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]
Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]
The exhibition Gossip: Between Us, located in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing, incorporates work by Frantişek Janak, Silvia Levenson, Susan Plum, David Reekie, and Ginny Ruffner. And in the lobby space are works by Joe Feddersen, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace, William Morris, Italo Scanga, Preston Singletary, and Dale Chihuly. Museum admission required.
This year we’re in search of things to appreciate and color is our starting place: The deep blue of cobalt, a garnet red, a brilliant emerald green. We’ll let you in on some local glass artists’ color stories (just because you love one particular shade of yellow, doesn’t mean it always loves you back.) And […]
Utilizing his exceptional knowledge of Venetian techniques, Cozza’s work explores the optical qualities of glass by manipulating color, texture and form. This newest solo exhibition will showcase new work that demonstrates his skillful use of reticello, cane work and murrine.
Enjoy an exhibit showcasing our community's best work in glass, including established artists and makers of all ages!
This event showcases the vibrant work of Nick Clawson, a glass and multimedia artist based in the Artspace Everett Lofts. Guests are invited into an open‑studio experience where Nick—joined by friends and guest artists—will be bending neon glass cubes live, offering a rare look into his creative process. Artist Bio: Nick Clawson is a multidisciplinary […]
Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]
Pike Place Market will once again come alive with the vibrant energy of glass art and glass art demonstrations. We invite you to step into the world of artistry and witness the talents of our esteemed Market glass artists within our Handmade Craft Market. With their skillful hands and creative minds, they will transform molten […]
Enjoy an exhibit showcasing our community's best work in glass, including established artists and makers of all ages!
This event showcases the vibrant work of Nick Clawson, a glass and multimedia artist based in the Artspace Everett Lofts. Guests are invited into an open‑studio experience where Nick—joined by friends and guest artists—will be bending neon glass cubes live, offering a rare look into his creative process. Artist Bio: Nick Clawson is a multidisciplinary […]
Located in Seattle's first artist-owned live/work co-op, my studio is full of art made by me, folk art, and the art of friends. I have been painting on glass for more than 40 years--first focusing on stained glass, then vessel forms, followed by large public art installations, and currently reverse-glass wall paintings. My work is […]
Explore both iconic & modern glass through the world of design; names such as Glas Italia, Helle Mardahl, Louis Poulsen, MESO, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Tom Dixon, and more. Artist Bio: Helle Mardahl Studio operates at the intersection of art and functionality to create a dreamy universe of richly coloured glass designs of eccentric deviance. Influenced […]
