Co-curated by Tommy Gregory and Judith Rinehart, Proof Through the Night brings together artists from different regions of North America responding to our current political moment. In an era of polarization and political upheaval, art is a powerful force to understand disparate stories and life experiences. Through the fiercely individual craft of each artist, viewers […]
The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989, The Boathouse is representative of Chihuly’s artistic and design aesthetic, showcasing work from the artist’s iconic series, as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. The Hotshop is one of the largest in the world and […]
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 see how the baby is made.
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 schedule.
We invite you to Vetri to explore our collection of contemporary studio glass created by artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We will feature new glass by Netflix's Blown Away contestants, including Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson and Season 1 winner Deborah Czeresko, alongside several other notable contestants. Enjoy exploring our new Marketplace Loft […]
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, […]
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 […]
A solo exhibition of new glassworks by Tobias Møhl at Traver Gallery. Møhl says, "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 expression. I have searched for simple details in […]
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
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 […]
In this limited docuseries, museum curator Jodie Nelson hosts climate-focused artists who redefine glassmaking. Meet artists who skillfully forge their life journeys into extraordinary glass sculptures that explore our urgent, sturdy, and fragile relationships to the earth.
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.
The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989, The Boathouse is representative of Chihuly’s artistic and design aesthetic, showcasing work from the artist’s iconic series, as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. The Hotshop is one of the largest in the world and […]
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 all colors and shapes.
Come experience the magic of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s captivating glass collection on Thursday afternoon! The 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 PNW artists: Cable Griffith, Weston Lambert, and Metz&Chew. Limited spots available! Join […]
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
Glassblowers, this event is just for you! Jeff will be in person at Hot Glass Color for a tool signing. Bring your Red Hot Metal tools in for him to sign, or buy so shears or pacioffis on site and get them signed. Jeff will also be providing a pair of Dante Diamond Shears to […]
Enjoy a live demonstration by James Mongrain and friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About James Mongrain: James Mongrain, a self-proclaimed beneficiary of the skills imparted by the Italian masters, is an artist who has taken every opportunity to excogitate the secrets of Italian glassblowing. He has worked side by side with the […]
Kicking off our sixth anniversary of Refract, ‘Gather’ with us for the opening night party at Chihuly Garden and Glass! Ignite your curiosity with glassblowing demonstrations from amazing glass artists, […]
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 see how the baby is made.
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 schedule.
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, […]
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
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 register.
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 all colors and shapes.
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 smaller scaled windows as you recede into the history of building design. Learn how architects and developers went from using glass as an opening nestled […]
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 of Washington School of Art, Art History, and Design. Kimberly Thomas is a biracial interdisciplinary sculptor and flameworker currently a Resident Artist at Penland School […]
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 compelling material.
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 unique experience! Please reach out to Annabelle Goavec at Goavec.a@portseattle.org include your first and last name, phone number and email address to reserve a spot.
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 and symbolic objects. Ross started working with glass at the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1991. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art with […]
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 compelling material.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 smaller scaled windows as you recede into the history of building design. Learn how architects and developers went from using glass as an opening nestled […]
Join BARN on Saturday, 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.
Glass collaborations in the Hot Shop! Enjoy a live demonstration by Minhi England and John Sharvin with assistance from their glassy friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About Minhi England: Utilizing the unique properties of molten glass, Minhi personifies the material and imbues a sense of self. Her current artistic practice explores transformative […]
Several Pacific Northwest Glass Guild members and their friends open their studios to you on this self-drive tour of several close-together locations in north Seattle. Meet over 20 artists in a wide range of glass techniques and a few other media who enjoy discussing their work. Most locations have demonstrations of some sort. See map […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 see how the baby is made.
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 schedule.
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
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, […]
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
Join Gallery Mack for their opening reception celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition. Exhibition featuring work from Gallery Mack artists: Paul Cunningham, Mikey Cozza, Nick Hawthorne, Henner Schroeder, Paula Stokes, and a curated selection of Northwest glass sculptures from private collections.
Enjoy the opportunity to visit these extraordinary artists as they open their studios to you on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th. For the list of Open Artist Studios […]
Milo Snyder is a second-generation glass artist who combines lost-wax casting with digital design and fabrication techniques to produce highly geometric glass light fixtures. Milo works out of a backyard studio in Green Lake, Seattle where live demos of CAD design, 3D printing, and kiln casting will be on display.
Karen Seymour finds that working with glass allows her to give functional form to the light and color she finds in nature. She created her first stained glass table in 1998 and then all her friends wanted one too. She has been teaching the process for over 20 years and has written a couple of […]
Carol Milne knits glass. Although she'd like to say she knits with molten glass, alas, her work is cast, using the lost wax casting process. The process involves wax working (knitting and soldering), mold making using plaster and refractories, a kiln, dental tools, and cold working. Check out her YouTube channel for a preview of […]
Joan's new work focuses on using engraved glass plates to make prints. Vitreography is a process using engraving tools, sandblasting and etching to make images on glass. Glass painting, wire drawing and kiln worked glass will also be on display in the Ballard studio.
Come join artists Nick Clawson and Shannon Spruiell for an open gallery and studio event at Artspace Artists Lofts! The event space is located directly above Schack Art Center in downtown Everett. Both artists will have new work on display and will be demonstrating some of their hotshop skills and processes at Schack Art Center […]
At Morgan Madison Studio you will find the artist exploring a rich variety of kiln forming and casting processes, alongside his work in complementary materials such as concrete, steel and wood. It is a bright studio full of colorful eye candy where serious play is the order of the day.
See a variety of glass art demonstrations by Pike Place Market artists taking place at the MarketFront Pavilion. Come see an amazing array of artistry and witness the awe-inspiring talents of esteemed glass artists all in one iconic location. The Market is proud to highlight these deeply talented and amazingly dedicated local artists who transform […]
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.
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 […]
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 register.
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
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 all colors and shapes.
Stonington Gallery is excited to have an Open House on Saturday, October 19th during our annual glass exhibition, Luminosity. Special guest Dan Friday (Lummi) will be present in the gallery from 1pm - 3pm to chat about his process of glass blowing and answer questions about his work in a casual environment. This event is […]
Please join artist Kait Rhoads at METHOD Gallery where she will discuss Proto Kelp, her immersive and participatory glass installation 2-3pm and Closing Reception 3-4pm. 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. Her sculpture […]
The flameworking artist Eunsuh Choi will show flameworking demonstration at Pratt Flame shop. The Flame shop will be open for in-person observers.
Seattle glass artist Jason Christian is taking over the hot shop for a three-hour glassblowing demonstration. Christian will be assisted by students from Hilltop Artists, a youth development arts nonprofit in Tacoma, WA. The hot shop will be open for in-person observers.
Join Judith Rinehart and Tommy Gregory for a Curator Tour of Proof Through The Night, an exhibition of artists from different regions of North America responding to our current political moment. In an era of polarization and political upheaval, art is a powerful force to understand disparate stories and life experiences. Through the fiercely individual […]
Jeremy, a master glassblower from Seattle, honing his craft for 17 years will demo after our regular production from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Drawing inspiration from his Neah Bay Makah tribe heritage, he crafts stunning Native American-inspired pieces, including giant glass arrowheads. When asked about his craft, Jeremy explains his desire to bring beauty into the world. He […]
Join us at Vetri for Bites & Bubbles, a lively champagne reception celebrating the exceptional glasswork of Andi Kovel, Gemma Hollister and Morgan Peterson, who are all contestants from the Netflix Series Blown Away. Discover their latest collections, featuring Andi Kovel's innovative sculpture and lighting, Morgan Peterson's Designer Pills and Gemma Hollister's charming Bandelabra candle […]
The Pilchuck Auction & Gala is a unique moment in time when art, history, community, and entertainment intersect. The magic of Pilchuck’s campus in Stanwood, Washington is transported to Seattle […]
Several Pacific Northwest Glass Guild members and their friends open their studios to you on this self-drive tour of several close-together locations in north Seattle. Meet over 20 artists in a wide range of glass techniques and a few other media who enjoy discussing their work. Most locations have demonstrations of some sort. See map […]
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 […]
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 see how the baby is made.
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 schedule.
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
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 […]
A Two-Way Mirror is an exhibition of contemporary Black artists who have used glass to create work that deconstructs social, cultural, gender, and racial identity concerns. The artists range in background from African American, to British, to Puerto Rican. Each artist uses glass to reflect thoughts and bodies that have historically been fraught with exploitation. […]
Come join artists Nick Clawson and Shannon Spruiell for an open gallery and studio event at Artspace Artists Lofts! The event space is located directly above Schack Art Center in downtown Everett. Both artists will have new work on display and will be demonstrating some of their hotshop skills and processes at Schack Art Center […]
Enjoy the opportunity to visit these extraordinary artists as they open their studios to you on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th. For the list of Open Artist Studios […]
The artist welcomes you to her home and studio in West Seattle. Have a look around at her vessels, sculpture and limited-edition jewelry. Kait Rhoads is a sculptor that works with fiber and glass. Her foundation is Italian glassworking and patterning, but her sculpture focuses mainly on growth systems in nature. You can see her […]
Richard Royal, a native of the Northwest and resident of Seattle, is recognized internationally as one of the most skilled and talented glassblowers in the studio glass movement. His sensitivity and natural affinity towards the material reveal themselves within his extensive body of work. Richard’s artistic approach combines harmony, fluidity and bold abundance to deliver […]
Misoda Glass is a small, private run glass studio in West Seattle. Melissa creates colorful, one of a kind vessels and welded steel and glass wall sculptures.
Located in Seattle’s first artist-owned live/work co-op, Cappy’s studio is full of her art, folk art, and the art of friends. She has 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. Her work is narrative, inspired […]
Enter the creative world of Jenny & Sabrina, an award-winning, collaborative duo of over 30 years, who integrate blown and sculpted glass designs with steel, bead adornment and printed image. As you tour their studios & gardens, the artists will share origins and inspiration of work in progress and finished work, along with some technical […]
Unique Art Glass is a multi-generational family business with 40+ years of experience specializing in one-of-a-kind stained, etched, and kiln-fired art glass for homes, businesses, schools, and places of worship across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. If you can dream it, we can likely make it—windows, entryways, doors, sliders, dividers, countertops, backsplashes, cabinets, showers, skylights, […]
Inna Peck is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for creating decorative objects as well as fine art. Her work can be as small as a pair of earrings or an immersive installation that takes time to wander and take in. Her current work explores ideas about her Ukrainian heritage, cultural erasure and what it […]
Dave and KCJ work together often in glass and teaching and live and work in the historic Bemis Building in downtown Seattle. To learn more about KCJ and Dave, please see below: www.kcjszwedzinski.com www.davidwaltersglass.com
Jorge Cainas' sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore silica in its many forms. Come see a showcase of 20-30 sculptural pieces throughout the showroom.
Nancy Callan: Forces at Play celebrates the thoughtfulness, wit, and sense of wonder that are signatures of Callan’s work and invites viewers to see the medium of glass with the same curiosity and passion that have fueled Callan’s artistic career.
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 […]
Experience the Magic: Enjoy a weekend filled with beautiful glass art as the Refract comes to Shoreline! Looking for a unique experience that will leave you in awe? Look no further than this live glassblowing demonstration and neighborhood glass art Pop Ups. Watch local favorite artist Dan Friday sculpt hot molten glass into something awesome […]
Come join Design Within Reach for a reception and meet-and-greet with the featured artists from their exhibit. They will be serving drinks.
Join us to celebrate glass art and artists with the closing party for Refract Seattle. Reception to include live demonstration by Cedric Mitchell and also light refreshments. About Cedric Mitchell: […]
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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