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  • October 2026

  • 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 […]

  • Thu 15

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    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 my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Thu 15

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    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
    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

    Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿

    October 15 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 15

    LUMINOUS! ♿

    October 15 @ 4:00 pm - October 18 @ 7:00 pm
    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

    Live Glassblowing at the Museum of Glass ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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

    Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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 my presence in the field as a working-class Black man, striving and excelling in a field occupied chiefly by society’s most privileged (whitest), is a […]

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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 - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    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

    Studio Glass Artists at Tacoma Art Museum ♿

    October 16 @ 10:00 am - October 18 @ 5:00 pm
    Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

    The exhibition Gossip: Between Us, located in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing, incorporates work by Frantişek Janak, Silvia Levenson, Susan Plum, David Reekie, and Ginny Ruffner. And in the lobby space are works by Joe Feddersen, Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace, William Morris, Italo Scanga, Preston Singletary, and Dale Chihuly. Museum admission required.

    $18
  • Fri 16

    Glassblowing Experiences – Friday ♿

    October 16 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 17 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    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, […]

    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

    Clawson Arts ♿

    October 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Clawson Arts 2917 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA, United States

    This event showcases the vibrant work of Nick Clawson, a glass and multimedia artist based in the Artspace Everett Lofts. Guests are invited into an open‑studio experience where Nick—joined by […]

    Free
  • 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

    Glassblowing Experiences – Saturday ♿

    October 17 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple […]

    Free
  • Sun 18

    Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿

    October 18 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    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

    Clawson Arts ♿

    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Clawson Arts 2917 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA, United States

    This event showcases the vibrant work of Nick Clawson, a glass and multimedia artist based in the Artspace Everett Lofts. Guests are invited into an open‑studio experience where Nick—joined by […]

    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

    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 Alto, CA, when I began blowing glass at the age of 14. Over the years, I have learned how to express my creative voice through […]

  • 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

    Glassblowing Experiences – Sunday ♿

    October 18 @ 11:15 am - 5:30 pm
    Art by Fire 195 Front St N, Issaquah, WA, United States

    Curious about the magic of shaping molten glass? In our private glassblowing classes, we’ll guide you step by step through a fun, hands-on experience—no prior experience needed. You’ll create multiple […]

    Free
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