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  • October 2025
  • Thu 16
    October 16 - October 19

    Glass in Everett: A Window Exhibition of Glass Art

    Downtown Everett 1511 26th St., Everett, WA, United States

    The Downtown Everett Association (DEA) invites you to experience a walking tour celebrating the beauty and creativity of Everett-based glass artists, just steps away from the Schack Art Center. In collaboration with local businesses, the DEA has transformed over 10 storefront windows into vibrant showcases featuring the work of renowned glass artists, including Nick Clawson, […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 - October 19

    Northwest Designer Craftartists

    Northwest Designer Craftartists 906 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, United States

    Northwest Designer Craftartists (NWDC) was founded in 1954 to promote excellence of design and craftsmanship and to stimulate public appreciation and interest in fine craft. Artists in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, who work professionally in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, and/or mixed media, are members.  Timed to coincide with REFRACT: The Seattle Glass […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 8:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Proto Kelp

    Seattle Convention Center - Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Installed in the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit exterior windows is Proto Kelp, an installation by Kait Rhoads, a celebration of kelp as a foundational species. The artwork is made of sisal rope and blown glass tubes that have publicly generated words of appreciation for kelp engraved onto them. Supported by the Office of Arts and […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 9:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm

    Glass Celebration Group Show – Pike Place Market

    Made In Washington - Pike Place Market 1530 Post Alley, Seattle, Washington, United States

    Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent Join Made In Washington during the annual Refract Glass Festival to celebrate the vibrant creativity of local glass artists! Visit our Pike Place Market location for an inspiring group show featuring over a dozen exceptional Washington-based glassmakers. Explore new works and timeless favorites from […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 9:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm

    Glass Celebration Group Show – Bellevue Square

    Made In Washington - Bellevue Square 190 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, United States

    Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent Join Made In Washington during the annual Refract Glass Festival to celebrate the vibrant creativity of local glass artists! Visit our Bellevue Square location for an inspiring group show featuring over a dozen exceptional Washington-based glassmakers. Explore new works and timeless favorites from artists […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 9:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm

    Glass Celebration Group Show – Alderwood Mall

    Made In Washington - Alderwood Mall 3000 184th St. SW #196, Lynnwood, United States

    Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent Join Made In Washington during the annual Refract Glass Festival to celebrate the vibrant creativity of local glass artists! Visit our Alderwood Mall location for an inspiring group show featuring over a dozen exceptional Washington-based glassmakers. Explore new works and timeless favorites from artists […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 6:00 pm

    Bronson Shonk | On Perspective ♿

    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Join us at the Traver Gallery Ship Canal location to see On Perspective, a new exhibition of dimensional paintings by Seattle-based artist Bronson Shonk. For this exhibition, Shonk paints directly on multiple layers of glass, laminating them together to form works that hover between painting and sculpture. The resulting pieces suspend painted flowers in a […]

  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 6:00 pm

    Outside – In ♿

    Foster/White Gallery 220 Third Avenue South, #100, Seattle, WA, United States

    Master neon glass artist Kelsey Fernkopf will install a selection of his neon sculptures at Foster/White Gallery, activating the space to create an unforgettable experiential environment. 

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Museum of Glass Hot Shop Visiting Artist Åsa Sandlund ♿

    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Artist Åsa Sandlund will be making work in the Museum Hot Shop. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Åsa studied in France and England, spent two years at the Sorbonne, and earned her BFA at Beckmans School of Design. She began her career as an art director at Lowe-Brindfors, working on accounts like Ikea and Saab. Her […]

    $22
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Luminosity: An Annual Group Glass Exhibit ♿

    Stonington Gallery 125 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, United States

    October welcomes the return of our beloved annual group glass exhibition, Luminosity. This showcase brings together an extraordinary array of both well-established and growing glass artists at Stonington Gallery, presented in tandem with Refract. Here, Northwest Native glass art takes center stage, where contemporary techniques meet the breadth and beauty of Indigenous imagery. Featuring works […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    Exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Come and enjoy the studio glass from the Collection.

    $18
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    The MiG-21 Project: Glass Beads Turn War Into Peace ♿

    Museum of Flight 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Tukwila, United States

    Experience glass art that can only be seen at the world premiere exhibition of The MiG-21 Project, South African artist Ralph Ziman’s 5-year, multidisciplinary project transforming a decommissioned Cold War era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into a stunning work of art entirely covered in tens of millions of colorful glass beads. The re-imagined jet turns […]

    $21
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 6:00 pm

    Community: Group Show ♿

    Blowing Sands Glass 5805 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, United States

    One of the truly nice things about glass blowing is the community one can find there. This show brings together the work of new and old friends, celebrating a shared joy in the medium of glass.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 6:00 pm

    Glass Gallery ♿

    Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio 2621 N Proctor Street Ste B, Seattle, WA, United States

    Come visit Tacoma Glass Gallery for an amazing gallery featuring local glass.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 6:00 pm

    Folks You Should Know

    Folks You Should Know 1100 W Ewing St, Seattle, Washington, United States

    This exhibition showcases emerging glass artists from the Seattle-Tacoma region whose work sustains the studios, schools, and institutions that define glass in the Pacific Northwest. As assistants, techs, and educators, these artists work tirelessly—often without recognition—while building their own practices in the margins. This show brings their names, voices, and visions to the forefront of […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 6:00 pm

    Vetri presents Glasscape

    Vetri 1100 W. Ewing St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Vetri presents Glasscape, a two-person exhibition of new glass works by Andi Kovel and Justin Parker. Longtime collaborators and co-founders of Esque Studio, Kovel and Parker bring distinct yet complementary approaches to glass, continuing a decades-long dialogue rooted in experimentation, technical mastery, and conceptual inquiry. Using transparency, color, and layered construction, Kovel’s new sculptures reimagine landscape […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 11:00 am - October 18 @ 4:00 pm

    Petrichor in the Land of Falling Water

    Kirkland Arts Center Gallery 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA, United States

    A solo exhibition by Glass and Mixed Media artist, Crista Van Slyck Matteson. The artist will be showing narrative installations and sculptures that reflect the ecology of the PNW through a magical realist lens. The opening reception will be on October 3rd from 6-8 pm. The exhibit will be open through October 24th.  Saturday hours […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 11:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm

    NW Collectors + NW Glass Artists

    Gallery Mack 2100 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Explore the dynamic connection between innovative glass artists and passionate collectors. This exhibit at Gallery Mack showcases exquisite artwork from collectors that love glass.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    October 16 @ 12:00 pm - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

    During the Exposure: An exhibition by Winifred Westergard ♿

    Mini Mart City Park 6525 Ellis Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Mini Mart City Park is ecstatic to host artist Winifred Westergard in an exhibition of new works on glass. Mini Mart City Park is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to arts, education, environmental action, and community collaboration in the Duwamish Valley. Sitting on a transformed brownfield site, MMCP is both cleaning the community we are […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 6:00 pm

    Traver Gallery and Vetri Glass Compendium

    Traver Gallery 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160, Seattle, 98119, United States

    Traver Gallery and Vetri are pleased to present Glass Compendium, a two-day exclusive exhibition celebrating the past, present, and future of contemporary glass. On view at our waterfront space along the Ship Canal, this special presentation brings together works by artists who have shaped and continue to redefine the field of glass art. The exhibition […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 10:00 am - October 19 @ 3:00 pm

    BARN Glass Arts Exhibition – Reflections of the Pacific Northwest ♿

    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    BARN’s Glass Arts Exhibition: Reflections of the Pacific Northwest showcases the artistry of BARN’s makers, featuring stained glass, mosaics, fused glass, and torchwork inspired by the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest. This event highlights the rich variety of techniques and creative expressions from across BARN’s glass community, including youth, students, and renowned local […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Afternoon Talk with Kait Rhoads ♿

    Seattle Convention Center - Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    In honor of Seattle Convention Center’s recent acquisition of her work, we are delighted to offer an afternoon talk with artist Kait Rhoads. Rhoads grew up on a ship in the Caribbean, where her deep curiosity for biological systems began. Since moving to the Northwest, her fascination has grown to include coral colonies and kelp […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Special Tour of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s glass collection ♿

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA, United States

    Come experience the magic of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s captivating glass collection on Friday afternoon! Their Public Art collection spans from early commissions including renowned artists such as Linda Beaumont, Cappy Thompson, and Dick Weiss to their most recent acquisitions including the following artists: Weston Lambert, the De La Torre Brothers, and Jeremy Bert and […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    A Toast to Sheraton Grand Seattle’s Historic Glass Art Collection ♿

    Sheraton Grand Seattle 1400 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

    Experience a captivating evening of art, conversation, and wine at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join art curator and independent advisor Margery Aronson for an engaging discussion about the hotel’s historic glass art collection, where the stunning works from Dale Chihuly and internationally renowned artists from Pilchuck Glass School take center stage. As you explore the […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    October 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Glass Art Society Film Festival – Opening Night Saturday – Glass Art Society Film Festival

    SIFF Film Center 167 Republican St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Opening Night feature film (Te Rongo Kirkwood | The Seer, The Seen, The Seeing | Rakow Commission 2024), selected from 2025 Glass Art Society(GAS) conference in Texas. Tickets available here: […]

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Last Chance Treasures Sale ♿

    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Join Art by Fire for their Last Chance Treasures Sale of clearance and seconds artwork at discounts up to 50% off.

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Glass Art Society (GAS) x Refract Film Festival ♿

    SIFF Film Center 167 Republican St, Seattle, WA, United States

    See all the films from the 2025 Glass Art Festival: Reclaiming Visibility (23mins) Elisabeth Grace + Ann Potter Mark Elliot Glassblowing (15 mins) Mark Elliot Water Bells (1min) Dan Mirer Together we create (7 mins) Elle Kannike All the Kings Horses (4 mins) Brandi Simpson The Wall has fallen, Long Live the Wall (2 mins) […]

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Pike Place Market: Artistry in Glass ♿

    Pike Place Market 85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States

    Celebrate the talented glass artists of Pike Place Market during this year’s Artistry in Glass event on Saturday, October 18th. Join Pike Place Market on the MarketFront Pavilion — just steps from the new Overlook Walk — as the exceptional Market glass artists showcase a variety of stunning glasswork and demonstrate their techniques. This free […]

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    METHOD Gallery Presents William Passmore: “Taut” ♿

    Method Gallery 106 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    METHOD Gallery is proud to present a special activation of William Passmore's exhibition, "Taut." This event will feature an Indian taco feed and artist reception, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with the artist and celebrate his work. This is a chance to explore Passmore's compelling sculptural work that incorporates glass, fabric, and wood […]

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Matthew Stern Art Exhibit ♿

    Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Seattle Artist Matthew Stern will be showing his blown glass pieces at Pratt's Fusing Studio on Saturday, October 18th 2:00 – 5:00pm.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Gregory Lastrapes Art Exhibit

    Pratt Fine Arts Center 1902 S Main St., Seattle, WA, United States

    Rooted in 20th-century Swedish glass traditions—especially those of Orrefors, Transjö Hytta, and Kosta—my work combines technical precision with a unique combination of natural motifs and visual storytelling. Text and symbolic imagery are central to my practice, allowing me to explore emotional and political narratives within the formal rigor of techniques like Graal and Ariel.  

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    BARN Glass Open Studio and Demos ♿

    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Join BARN on Sunday, Oct. 19, to celebrate REFRACT. BARN makers will host live demonstrations, offer hands-on activities, and display an exhibition of glass art (including mixed-media collaborations) from 10 AM – 3 PM. Come meet glass artisans, learn more about the Glass Arts Studio, and get inspired. The event is free, but registration is […]

    Free
  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Gallery Tours of Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature, and Out of the Vault: Art History 101 ♿

    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Not surprisingly, artists have looked to the natural world for inspiration for millennia. And, since the turn of the 20th century, there have been significant moments in which artists have sought to mimic the forms and patterns of nature in glass. Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature begins with works from the Art Nouveau period, roughly […]

    $22
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