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  • October 2026

  • Thu 15

    Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Glasses for Thought and Use ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Loving Cups: Glasses for Thought and Use 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    This exhibition, spotlighting glass cups, is a call to return to the curiosity and enthusiasm that first drew us to glass. The cup is among the most intimate objects a maker can produce — held, used daily, chosen personally. This show pushes back against the market pressures that steer us towards commodity, and instead offers […]

  • Thu 15

    Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Free Screening of HOLY FRIT (2021) ♿

    October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Join BARN’s Glass Arts Studio for a free screening of Holy Frit, a documentary by Justin Monroe about artist Tim Carey's ambitious, near-disastrous attempt to create the world's largest stained-glass window for a Kansas Church.

    Free
  • Thu 15

    LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as our Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.

    Free
  • Fri 16

    Incalmo Platter Demonstration ♿

    October 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Watch molten glass come alive as artist Art Freas demonstrates the intricate incalmo technique—carefully joining separate pieces of glowing glass into one seamless, beautifully layered wall platter. Settle into our intimate viewing area with refreshments in hand and enjoy a friendly, educational experience as you take in this mesmerizing craft up close. No tickets or […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 17 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing our community's best work in glass, including established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Veritable Visionary Vitrograph ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Northwest Art Glass, Inc 9003 151st Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, United States

    Watch, Learn, Participate - FREE live action vitrograph pulling opportunity in both COE 90 and COE 96 glass. This hands-on event allows you to watch the process, ask the questions, and try the technique.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    BARN Glass Arts Open House ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Head to BARN’s Glass Arts Studio for a full day of live demonstrations and hands-on activities, including mesmerizing torchwork, mosaic magic, fused glass fun, and stunning stained glass.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as our Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    America 250: What Is My Glass Worth? ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    What Is My Glass Worth? In conjunction with America 250, Museum of Glass will host the community event What Is My Glass Worth? on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11am-2pm. Throughout the day, the Museum will host booths in the Grand Hall where visitors can bring their glass pieces and learn their value! Suzanne Perrault […]

    $18
  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Everett Glassworks ♿

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Everett Glassworks 5818 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA, United States

    Visitors can expect a welcoming, live glassblowing demonstration. I’ll be working on traditional glassblowing techniques and sharing the process behind my sculptural cactus. Guests will have the opportunity to see […]

  • Sat 17

    Open Artist Studio: Illuminata Art Glass Design

    October 17 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Illuminata Art Glass Design 2815 Baker Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    Glass Artist + Lighting Designer Julie Conway recently relocated her studio to Everett. Julie welcomes visitors during the open studio tours on the North Side studio visit day, or by […]

  • Sat 17

    LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
    BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) 8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    Enjoy an exhibit showcasing our community's best work in glass, including established artists and makers of all ages!

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Open Studio: Hilltop Artists Students & Mentors ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Hilltop Artists 602 North Sprague Ave., Tacoma, WA, United States

    Founded in 1994, Hilltop Artists has been supporting young artists for generations. Join us in the studio classroom at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and enjoy demonstrations from our teaching artists and students. Featured artists include: Tony Sorgenfrei, Zane Scott, Douglas Burgess II, Sam Scalise, Sasha Tepper-Stewart, Jason Mouer, Jessica Hogan, Luis Sanchez, Carleigh Templin, MiShawn […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art 550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, United States

    PART OF HANDWORK 2026: Pratt Fine Arts Center, in Seattle’s Central District, has been a community arts hub for the past fifty years. Pratt was initially established by the City of Seattle — named for the civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, Executive Director of the Seattle Urban League — who was murdered in 1969. […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿
    Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Watch contemporary glass history in the making as our Hot Shop Team, in collaboration with Visiting Artists, demonstrates the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
    Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA, United States

    PAiR programs have taken place at Pilchuck Glass School, North Lands Creative, Berlevåg Norway, and Ghost Ranch New Mexico. Over the years, 116 diverse, invited artists who work primarily in kilnformed glass, have come from the Americas, Europe, and Australia to immerse themselves exploring new or existing ideas, through self-directed contemplation, meditation, and making. Curated […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    “Every piece I create, from the humblest tumbler to the most baroque sculpture, makes a statement about isolation, striving, access, perseverance, boundary pushing, and the pursuit of excellence. I believe […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    A dynamic and long-term installation featuring visitor favorites alongside recent acquisitions and lesser-seen works chosen from the museum's Studio Art Glass collection, highlighting works from the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Collection. Organized by Tacoma Art Museum and curated by Ellen Ito and Jessica Wilks. Museum admission required. Artist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Over the course of his distinguished career, Tacoma native Dale Chihuly has emerged as one of the most prominent American artists of the last century. In honor of his family and his hometown, in 1990 he began donating a retrospective collection of his work to TAM, and these works are on permanent view. The presentation […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb will demonstrate in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop during Refract 2026! Through 25 years of working in glassblowing, Benjamin Cobb has honed his mastery of glass, traveled across the globe, and worked with hundreds of artists. An East Coast transplant, Cobb holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology […]

    $18
  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Sun Machine Glass

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sun Machine Glass 4052 S Bell St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Visitors can expect to see my finished work, works in progress, and experimental projects. My studio is a space for exploration, design, and creativity.  My artistic background began in Palo […]

  • Sun 18

    Open Artist Studio: Weston Lambert ♿

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Studio of Weston Lambert 102 S 26th St, Tacoma, WA, United States

    Guests will see a collection of finished glass and stone sculptures and the studio space I've curated for my specific processes. I'll walk through each work area for different phases […]

  • Sun 18

    LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm LUMINOUS! ♿
    Bainbridge Arts & Crafts 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, United States

    This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.

    Free
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