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SUMMARY:Northwest Designer Craftartists
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nTimed to coincide with REFRACT: The Seattle Glass Experience\, the glass installation brings together work that honors Seattle’s internationally recognized glass movement.  \nJohn de Wit: \n“When I began my art journey 35 years ago\, glass as a medium was still considered a craft material. My professors at the time were clay artists. It was an unlikely union but\, with time\, glass matured as my material of choice. Along the way I have incorporated and developed techniques to allow dimension and uniqueness to the glass possibility. \nI have primarily engaged myself for the last 25 years using the vessel as a canvas\, using its sculptural potential to pivot the viewer beyond the commonplace. My interest is in the container as the emblem of domestic activity and by applying an abstracted functionality\, creating a surface for narrative and decorative application; and expanding the context of purpose. \nWhat I draw inspiration from is quite varied: African objects\, Japanese and Korean Ceramics\, Persian and Indian metalwork. Among contemporary artists\, the painters Motherwell\, Frankenthaler\, and Rauschenerg and the sculptor Martin Puryear are the masters who I appreciate. To describe a theme or thread in my work\, I would suggest that it has been the discipline to pursue a road less traveled; Many of the techniques I use are a result of my own development. \nCombining the painting techniques I have developed with hybridized Swedish and Italian glass blowing processes\, the vessels and objects I have produced reflect an interest in glass transcending its common purpose and achieving a sculptural possibility.” \n  \nCrista Van Slyck Matteson: \nHer latest installation\, Diatom Meadow\, was included in the Corning Museum of Glass’ prestigious\, New Glass Review 44. Collaborating with a climate scientist\, Crista interpreted his research about coastal erosion in the Skagit Valley to create a large-scale glass installation\, for the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner\, WA. \nIn 2024 Crista taught at the international\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and Pratt Fine Art Center. In 2025 she will teach at Corning Museum\, in New York\, and have a solo exhibition\, titled The Land of Falling Water.  Her Glass Diatom Costume will make its debut in the Glass Art Society’s Glass fashion show in New York\, in 2026. \nAfter studying at California College of Art\, she began her career in Costume Design. With Merit Scholarships\, Crista continued her education attending Gage’s Sculpture Atelier\, Pilchuck\, and Pratt\, studying painting\, metals\, printmaking\, kiln cast\, flameworked and hot cast glass. \nShe has been awarded a Collector’s Choice Award at Habatat Gallery’s International Exhibit\, the Skills Artistry Award at Pratt’s Fine Art Auction\, Juror’s Choice Awards at Mesa Contemporary Art Museum\, the Schack Art Center\, Tacoma College Gallery\, and Pratt’s Auction. Van Slyck Matteson’s work is shown in museums and galleries across the US. She is represented by the Museum of Glass store in Washington\, the Duncan McClellan Gallery in Florida and the Bainbridge Museum of Art store in Washington. \n  \nKait Rhoads \n“My love of living things was encouraged\, so that from the very beginning I was able to develop that sense of wonder\, of awe\, that can lead to spiritual awareness.” –Jane Goodall \nMy work is inspired by nature and informed by memory.  And\, three oceans—the Caribbean\, the Indian and the Pacific–delineate the imaginative boundaries of my practice. \nI grew up on the water of the Caribbean in a ship with my family where my deep affinity for biological systems began. I lived surrounded by nature; the liquid light and aquatic life imprinted upon my senses. The sculptures I create emanate from my early experiences within and curiosity about the natural world. While exploring the waters around Bali\, I experienced the extraordinary biodiversity and extensive architecture of coral colonies there. This has been a deep influence on my sculptural forms and process of making. \nThe cold\, deep green waters of Puget Sound are a more recent source of inspiration in my work.  Since moving to the Northwest over two decades ago\, my fascination extended from coral colonies to kelp forests. Seaweed’s pliable forms continually inspire me—they stretch up from the depths\, undulate in the shallows\, and lie on tidal surfaces. Aquatic life infuses my sculptures with animated forms\, sparkling surfaces and faceted exoskeletons. \nMy method of construction mirrors how my life has formed me\, with individual elements woven together to create a strong whole. I consider the individual units\, conical hexagonal forms known as hollow murrine\, as architectural elements that fit together to create a fluid or floating object. The concept of the work develops slowly\, and the production of a complicated piece can take months to years to complete. \nI desire my work to be emotionally affective—that it evokes for audiences a similar sense of wonder in our blue planet that continues to inspire me. And even\, perhaps\, to instill a desire to conserve our fragile aquatic ecosystems. \n  \nDick Weiss (Curator)  \nWeiss was born in Everett\, Washington\, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University. He began teaching at Pilchuck Glass School in 1982 and has completed commissions for the Bellevue Art Museum\, Washington\, the Port of Shanghai\, Shanghai\, China\, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport\, Washington\, and the University of Washington\, Seattle. His work is included in impressive collections worldwide\, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/northwest-designer-craftartists/
LOCATION:Northwest Designer Craftartists\, 906 Alaskan Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Glass in Everett: A Window Exhibition of Glass Art
DESCRIPTION: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\, Manolo Aguilera\, KCJ Szwedzinski\, Colin Satterfield\, Julie Conway\, and many more. \nStroll through downtown and immerse yourself in a unique fusion of art and community\, where each window tells a story in glass. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply exploring the city\, this self-guided tour offers a fresh and inspiring way to see Everett. \nLearn more: https://downtowneverettwa.org/glass/ 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-in-everett-a-window-exhibition-of-glass-art/
LOCATION:Downtown Everett\, 1511 26th St.\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Tour
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SUMMARY:Glass Blowing Lessons at Blowing Sands Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on lessons with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals to groups of 5. Please email or call for information/to schedule a time.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-blowing-lessons-at-blowing-sands-glass-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Blowing Sands Glass\, 5805 14th Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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SUMMARY:Proto Kelp
DESCRIPTION: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 Culture and the Seattle Aquarium. \nThe work will be on view Sept 1st 2025 thru April 2026. The installation is located on the east side of 9th Ave between Olive Way and Pine St. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/proto-kelp/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building\, 900 Pine Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000
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SUMMARY:Glass Celebration Group Show - Alderwood Mall
DESCRIPTION:Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent \nJoin 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. \nExplore new works and timeless favorites from artists including: Glass Fire by Ebba Krarup\, Bellingham Bay Glass (Sterling Powell)\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Glass Eye Studio\, Jesse Kelly Glass\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Resonant Glass (Alton Bucheimer)\, Robert Bank Glass\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. \nFrom garden art to jewelry to striking decorative pieces\, this curated collection celebrates the diverse styles and forms of Pacific Northwest glass. Whether you’re a collector or a first-time admirer\, you’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures to take home. \nExperience the art of glass firsthand—only at Made In Washington.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-celebration-group-show-alderwood-mall/
LOCATION:Made In Washington – Alderwood Mall\, 3000 184th St. SW #196\, Lynnwood\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Glass Celebration Group Show - Bellevue Square
DESCRIPTION:Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent \nJoin 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. \nExplore new works and timeless favorites from artists including: Glass Fire by Ebba Krarup\, Bellingham Bay Glass (Sterling Powell)\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Glass Eye Studio\, Jesse Kelly Glass\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Resonant Glass (Alton Bucheimer)\, Robert Bank Glass\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. \nFrom garden art to jewelry to striking decorative pieces\, this curated collection celebrates the diverse styles and forms of Pacific Northwest glass. Whether you’re a collector or a first-time admirer\, you’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures to take home. \nExperience the art of glass firsthand—only at Made In Washington.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-celebration-group-show-bellevue-square/
LOCATION:Made In Washington – Bellevue Square\, 190 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
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SUMMARY:Glass Celebration Group Show - Pike Place Market
DESCRIPTION:Made In Washington Celebration of Glass: A Showcase of Local Talent \nJoin 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. \nExplore new works and timeless favorites from artists including: Glass Fire by Ebba Krarup\, Bellingham Bay Glass (Sterling Powell)\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Glass Eye Studio\, Jesse Kelly Glass\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Resonant Glass (Alton Bucheimer)\, Robert Bank Glass\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. \nFrom garden art to jewelry to striking decorative pieces\, this curated collection celebrates the diverse styles and forms of Pacific Northwest glass. Whether you’re a collector or a first-time admirer\, you’ll find one-of-a-kind treasures to take home. \nExperience the art of glass firsthand—only at Made In Washington.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-celebration-group-show-pike-place-market/
LOCATION:Made In Washington – Pike Place Market\, 1530 Post Alley\, Seattle\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989\, The Boathouse has been a place for Chihuly to experiment with and give birth to new ideas. Inside\, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic\, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop\, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers create works in glass for exhibitions and art installations at museums and gardens around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle\, The Boathouse offers sweeping views of the city skyline and a singular behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Chihuly. \nSpaces are limited\, and once they’re filled\, the registration will close and a waitlist will be initiated. Act fast to secure your place! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-tickets-1645377591669?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nPhotograph © 2019 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Chihuly Studio
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T113000
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SUMMARY:Kiln-formed Glass Overview
DESCRIPTION:Kiln-forming\, often called warm glass\, is an affordable way for the home studio artist to manipulate glass. But each piece takes days rather than minutes to complete. This is not meant to be a class in kiln-forming but rather a broad overview using examples of both finished and in-process pieces to show you the constraints and path choices available to an artist. Our goal is to help give you more informed eyes when you appreciate a piece of kiln-formed glass art. \nThis free demonstration is offered as part of the educational mission of the Pacific Northwest Glass Guild (PNWGlassGuild.org) \nMaximum of 10 people. Please call or text (206-525-1577) to reserve your spot today! \nWe’ll keep a waiting list and may do it again Friday morning if there is enough interest.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/kiln-formed-glass-overview/
LOCATION:Seymour Stained Glass\, 5415 Greenwood Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T170000
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SUMMARY:Live Glassblowing at glassybaby ♿
DESCRIPTION:Visit glassybaby’s Madrona hot shop and store to watch our glassblowers craft our handmade\, one of a kindness candle holders. You will see these local glass artisans bring our glassybaby votives to life\, starting from molten glass into a vessel of color and light. Each glassybaby is unique\, and no two are the same. Enjoy our beautifully curated retail store while watching our artisans work\, and browse our seasonal selection of beautiful glass. Every glassybaby purchase gives back to the glassybaby foundation\, which has given back over $15M to the people\, planet and animals.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/live-glassblowing-at-glassybaby-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:glassybaby madrona\, 3406 E Union St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T180000
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SUMMARY:Outside - In ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/outside-in-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Foster/White Gallery\, 220 Third Avenue South\, #100\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T180000
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SUMMARY:Bronson Shonk | On Perspective ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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 transparent depth that amplifies their color and form. Each work becomes at once specimen and memory\, an attempt to hold still something that is otherwise fleeting. \n  \n“Perspective is not only a set of rules for representing depth\,” Shonk explains\, “but also a space where perception itself can shift. Just as my image of a flower deepens the longer I observe it\, my understanding of people and experiences also changes over time. These works are about honoring that layered way of seeing.” \nIn On Perspective\, Shonk debuts 14 new glass paintings that capture the bulbous volume of hydrangeas\, the gesture of blooms\, and the clustered delicacy of goldenrod. Working directly from observation\, he approaches each subject with a precision that reflects both his training in environmental science and his past career as a data scientist. His glass paintings carry forward traditions of the Japanese landscapes of Hokusai and the dynamism of Italian Futurism\, while proposing a contemporary reflection on color\, time\, and perception. His practice bridges analytic and visual inquiry\, asking how we record change across time and how memory shapes what we see. \n  \nBronson Shonk (b. Atlanta\, Georgia) holds an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Visual Art and studied Environmental Science and Studio Art at the University of Vermont. After moving to Seattle\, Shonk worked as a data scientist for four years before committing full-time to his artistic practice. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, including the Seattle Art Fair\, Homo Faber in Venice\, and Art Miami. His work is included in numerous private collections\, such as The Haskell Collection\, and has been featured in Whitehot\, Glass Quarterly\, and Luxe. He has been a resident at Vermont Studio Center. Shonk lives and works in Seattle\, Washington.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/bronson-shonk-on-perspective%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Traver Gallery\, 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160\, Seattle\, 98119\, 98119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The MiG-21 Project: Glass Beads Turn War Into Peace ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 an icon of violence into a symbol of resilience and collaboration. The MiG-21 Project is the culmination of Ziman’s Weapons of Mass Production Trilogy\, a 12-year project inspired by the artist’s experiences growing up in Apartheid South Africa and realized by teams on two continents—Ziman and his team in Los Angeles in collaboration with Southern African beadwork artisans. \n“The aim of The MiG-21 Project\,” said Ziman\, “is to take the most mass-produced supersonic fighter aircraft and to turn it from a machine of war into something that looks beautiful and changes the meaning of it.” \nIn addition to the beaded jet\, the exhibit includes original artwork\, Afrofuturistic flight suits designed and crafted by the artist and his team\, glass beaded panel artworks\, large scale photographs\, videos\, and interactives. Art has the power to heal. Come see how art with tiny glass beads will change your life. \nTickets range from $21-$29.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/the-mig-21-project-glass-beads-turn-war-into-peace/
LOCATION:Museum of Flight\, 9404 E. Marginal Way S.\, Tukwila\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
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SUMMARY:Exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the studio glass from the Collection.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/exhibition-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250618T191304Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity: An Annual Group Glass Exhibit ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 by glass artists such as Preston Singletary\, Raven Skyriver\, Dan Friday\, Ed Archie NoiseCat\, Lillian Pitt\, Marvin Oliver\, and more–each artist contributes to a movement of innovation\, heritage\, and technical mastery. \nLuminosity Exhibition Dates: October 2nd – November 1st\, 2025\nStonington Gallery is open T-F from 10am-5pm and Saturday from 11am-5pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminosity-an-annual-group-glass-exhibit-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Stonington Gallery\, 125 S Jackson St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T223155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T184022Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of Glass Hot Shop Visiting Artist Åsa Sandlund ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 role as a design assistant at Kosta Boda earned her a scholarship to the Pilchuck Glass School.  \nÅsa immigrated to the U.S. in 1995 and joined Nordstrom as a Graphic Designer and Art Director. She rose through various creative leadership roles and now serves as the Senior Creative Director\, overseeing Nordstrom’s brand strategy and identity across all channels. Her work has earned numerous awards\, including RAC Gold and AIGA\, and she has authored a book on typography.  \nIn addition to her corporate role\, Åsa collaborates with her husband\, glass artist Preston Singletary\, and is an accomplished glass artist herself. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and abroad and featured in publications like New Glass Review and The New York Times. Åsa have served on advisory boards for IslandWood\, The Pilchuck Glass School\, Artist Trust\, and the University of Washington’s professional advisory council in design. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/visiting-artist-asa-sandlund-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250924T230827Z
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SUMMARY:Vetri presents Glasscape
DESCRIPTION: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 through forms that suggest shifting horizons\, geological strata\, and symbolic terrains. Alongside Kovel\, Parker introduces intricate glass panels designed to harness and project light. Together\, their work highlights the versatility of glass in sculptural form and as a medium of light. \nAlso on view\, Traver Gallery and Vetri present Glass Compendium\, a two-day special exhibition celebrating the past\, present\, and future of contemporary glass. On view at our waterfront space along the Ship Canal\, this presentation brings together works by artists who have shaped and continue to redefine the field\, including Dale Chihuly\, Lino Tagliapietra\, Sonja Blomdahl\, Ginny Ruffner\, Paul Marioni\, Nancy Callan\, Jen Elek\, Anna Mlasowsky\, John Kiley\, George William Bell\, Manolo Aguilera\, Andi Kovel\, Jason Christian\, and Cedric Mitchell. \nThis focused collection offers a rare opportunity to explore decades of innovation in studio glass through the lens of two galleries with deep roots in the field.\n \nGlasscape & Glass Compendium will be on view October 17–18\, 10 am–6 pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/vetri-presents-glasscape/
LOCATION:Vetri\, 1100 W. Ewing St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250813T163720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T201415Z
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SUMMARY:Folks You Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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 the very community they steward.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/folks-you-should-know/
LOCATION:Folks You Should Know\, 1100 W Ewing St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250618T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T191628Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Gallery ♿
DESCRIPTION:Come visit Tacoma Glass Gallery for an amazing gallery featuring local glass.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-gallery-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Tacoma Glass Gallery & Fusing Studio\, 2621 N Proctor Street Ste B\, Seattle\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T205430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182141Z
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SUMMARY:Community: Group Show ♿
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/community-group-show-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Blowing Sands Glass\, 5805 14th Ave NW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T221551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T184120Z
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SUMMARY:Petrichor in the Land of Falling Water
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe opening reception will be on October 3rd from 6-8 pm. The exhibit will be open through October 24th.  \nSaturday hours are 11:00am-2:00pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/petrichor-in-the-land-of-falling-water/
LOCATION:Kirkland Arts Center Gallery\, 620 Market Street\, Kirkland\, WA\, 98033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250708T220430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T220430Z
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SUMMARY:NW Collectors + NW Glass Artists
DESCRIPTION:Explore the dynamic connection between innovative glass artists and passionate collectors. This exhibit at Gallery Mack showcases exquisite artwork from collectors that love glass.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/nw-collectors-nw-glass-artists/
LOCATION:Gallery Mack\, 2100 Western Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190144Z
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of The Boathouse ♿
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989\, The Boathouse has been a place for Chihuly to experiment with and give birth to new ideas. Inside\, the space is representative of Chihuly’s design aesthetic\, showcasing pieces from his iconic bodies of work as well as his personal collections of art and unique objects. It is also home to The Hotshop\, where Chihuly and his team of glassblowers create works in glass for exhibitions and art installations at museums and gardens around the world. Located on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle\, The Boathouse offers sweeping views of the city skyline and a singular behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Chihuly. \nSpaces are limited\, and once they’re filled\, the registration will close and a waitlist will be initiated. Act fast to secure your place! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-tickets-1693669514109?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPhotograph © 2019 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/private-tour-of-the-boathouse-%e2%99%bf-2/
LOCATION:Chihuly Studio
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T214501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T214501Z
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SUMMARY:Transparent Truths: Earth's Story in Glass
DESCRIPTION:In this limited docuseries\, hosted by museum curator Jodie Nelson\, meet artists who are shaping the future and redefining glassmaking. Through these curator-led conversations\, you’ll encounter climate-focused artists who skillfully transform their life journeys into extraordinary glass sculptures\, exploring Earth’s beauty\, resilience\, and fragile relationships. These works of art offer a transparent truth about the complexities of our connection with Mother Earth and her story. \nTickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/transparent-truths-earths-story-in-glass/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T202125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T182557Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Pumpkin Patch Demo ♿
DESCRIPTION:Come pick from this year’s Blown Glass Pumpkin Patch and view our production process for the crop of 2025 blown glass pumpkins.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glass-pumpkin-patch-demo-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Avalon Glassworks\, 2914 SW Avalon Wy Suite B\, Seattle\, WA\, 98126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T222321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T183743Z
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SUMMARY:During the Exposure: An exhibition by Winifred Westergard ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 a part of while serving it all the same. This exhibition will be open to the public every week through November 16\, Thursday through Sunday\, 12-5p. Come by and see us!\nAmbrotypes were a photographic technique from the mid-19th century\, one of many as the discoveries of photography were evolving. They were made using hand coated\, light sensitized\, “plates” of glass and exposed in large format cameras. Subjects were required to hold still for extended periods of time\, resulting in faces with no expression.\nWet plate is the term for a process which includes metal and glass substrates: aluminum for tintypes\, glass for ambrotypes. Each plate is coated with a light sensitizing collodion silver nitrate mixture just prior to exposure. The single plate is then loaded into a film holder\, quickly taken to the camera that has already been set up\, the exposure is made\, and then back into the darkroom to process the exposed plate before any drying occurs. What appears as the image after the short chemical development is always a marvel. \nWinifred Westergard is a Seattle based fine art and commercial photographer with degrees from the University of Washington and Cornish College of the Arts in Creative Writing\, Journalism and Art. Her art making foundation is rooted in the early processes of photography\, fully embracing the slow processes of 19th century photography. She is a visual creator with a strong base on human emotion and storytelling. She has managed the photography studio at Cornish College of the Arts since 1999 and has taught Photography and Portfolio Development through Summer@Cornish since 2003.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/during-the-exposure-an-exhibition-by-winifred-westergard-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Mini Mart City Park\, 6525 Ellis Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250618T174046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T185719Z
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SUMMARY:Jen Elek | Hot Shop Demo ♿
DESCRIPTION:Join us to welcome special guest artist Jen Elek in the Hot Shop at Seattle Glassblowing Studio. This live demonstration is first come\, first serve. Onsite gallery will feature artwork by all our special guest artists as well as many more.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/jen-elek-hot-shop-demo-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Seattle Glassblowing Studio\, 2227 5th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250617T205959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152503Z
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SUMMARY:Gather: The official opening night party ⭐ ♿
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off our seventh 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\, VIP tours of Chihuly Garden and Glass\, music\, hors d’oeuvres\, signature cocktails\, and other special programming to light up the night. This is the night to connect with the glass art community\, from Seattle and beyond– don’t miss it! \nThis is a 21+ event – IDs must be shown at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nTickets are available here: https://cgg.web.ticketing.siaticketing.com/tickets/events  \n \nNEW! Our limited-edition REFRACT tote bag is now available for purchase. \nBold\, durable\, and effortlessly stylish – this tote is made for REFRACT and hauling all your must-haves (snacks\, sunnies\, glitter… you name it). \nWhy you’ll love it:\n✔️ Eye-catching design\n✔️ Reusable\n✔️ Spacious enough for all your essentials\n✔️ The perfect accessory to complete your REFRACT look \nGrab yours before they disappear! \nDETAILS: \nCost: $15. Proceeds go back to the production of REFRACT \nWhere to buy: REFRACT tote bags will be available at the Chihuly Garden and Glass bookstore during regular operating hours\, Sunday- Sunday (October 12-19)\, during the week of REFRACT. \nThey will also be available to purchase at GATHER\, our kickoff party\, on Thursday\, October 17th. \nThis is an in-person purchase only; nothing will be sold online.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/gather-the-official-opening-night-party-%e2%ad%90-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Chihuly Garden and Glass\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Art Party,Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T105040
CREATED:20250618T173316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T193146Z
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SUMMARY:Through the Looking Glass - Architectural Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 into a stone wall to today’s modern buildings sheathed in glass. On this tour\, you will discover how glass is used from the past to the present as Seattle has grown in the last few decades.  \nRSVP for October 17th 10am – 12pm\, Click here\nhttps://seattlearchitecture.strangertickets.com/events/167891180/refract-2025-through-the-looking-glass-tour \nRSVP for October 18th 10am – 12pm\, Click here\nhttps://seattlearchitecture.strangertickets.com/events/167891720/refract-2025-through-the-looking-glass-tour
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/through-the-looking-glass-architectural-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Seattle Architecture Foundation\, 7th and Lenora (north side of spheres by dog run)\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Traver Gallery and Vetri Glass Compendium
DESCRIPTION:Traver Gallery and Vetri are pleased to present Glass Compendium\, a two-day exclusive exhibition celebrating the past\, present\, and future of contemporary glass. \nOn 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. \nThe exhibition includes a curated selection of pieces by pioneers such as Dale Chihuly\, Lino Tagliapietra\, Sonja Blomdahl\, Ginny Ruffner\, and Paul Marioni\, alongside works by artists pushing the medium forward today\, including Nancy Callan\, Jen Elek\, Anna Mlasowsky\, and John Kiley. The presentation also features emerging voices such as George William Bell\, Manolo Aguilera\, Andi Kovel\, Jason Christian and Cedric Mitchell\, artists who are defining the future of glass. \nThis focused collection offers a rare opportunity to explore decades of innovation in studio glass through the lens of two galleries with deep roots in the field. We hope you’ll join us. \nThe work will be on view from 10 am  – 6 pm\,  Oct 17-18. 
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/traver-gallery-and-vetri-glass-compendium/
LOCATION:Traver Gallery\, 1100 W. Ewing Street Suite 160\, Seattle\, 98119\, 98119\, United States
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