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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
DESCRIPTION:Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight Exhibit features glass art made by members of BARN’s community. This includes BARN instructors and professional glass artists\, BARN members developing their creative practice\, youth programs participants\, and artists from Bainbridge Island and beyond. \nArtists with work on display include: Molly Ferris\, Teri Siedler\, Donna Rodger\, Marilynn Gottlieb\, John Havard\, Constance Ducar\, Anne Miller\, Kim Coull\, Debra Arend\, Cynthia Jacobs\, Julie Dougherty\, Nancy Adams\, Mardel Szambelan\, Laura Arns\, Stephanie Tayengco\, Sean O’Neill\, Sally Swanson\, Tiffany Thiele\, Cindy Cox\, Barbara Henderson and Wendy Pashkoff. More entries are still coming in to be added to our exhibit celebrating REFRACT ’26\, which runs October 7-30.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/birds-of-a-feather/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)\, 8890 Three Tree Lane NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMuseum admission is required from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm. \nCost: $18 from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/studio-art-glass-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf-3/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
DESCRIPTION:“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 powerful artistic and political gesture. “—Jason McDonald \nGlass vessels evocative of the highly ornamented Baroque style\, black silhouettes embedded in scenes on ancient pottery vessels\, and medallion reliefs of Black figures all abide in the deliberate\, expansive practice of Jason McDonald. McDonald’s visual language is deeply rooted in research of ancient histories\, traditional techniques\, and race. Here\, contemporary ideas blend and transform tradition with caring attention to detail\, precision in thought\, and beauty. Motivated by glass—with its magical properties\, myriad possibilities and potential—McDonald’s devotion lies in the desire to refine the craft\, making his hands more familiar and knowledgeable with each replication. Through his repetition and re-imagination of these historical forms\, the objects transform into sculptures and vessels of time\, carrying with them the essence of centuries-old traditions\, as well as McDonald’s commitment and insertion of the representation and notions of Black identity. With a commitment to the craft that transcends his own work\, McDonald diligently carves out space for those who will follow him through mentoring and the creation of his own glass studio\, which he has named Ideal Conditions. \nOde to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald is Jason McDonald’s first solo museum exhibition. McDonald is the 2026 awardee of The Current\, An Artist Award. \nArtist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of the Arts on a merit scholarship where he received his BFA with Honors in Glass. Afterwards\, he was awarded the Presidential Fellowship from Tyler School of Art and Architecture\, earning an MFA. He has taught numerous workshops at world-class institutions including Penland School of Craft\, Pilchuck Glass School\, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass\, and others. He was a contestant on the Netflix show Blown Away and collaborates with other artists and designers\, including Solange Knowles’ brand\, Saint Heron\, for whom he designed and fabricated a line of stemware.  \nMuseum admission is required from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm. \nCost: $18 from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ode-to-diligence-the-art-of-jason-mcdonald-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Everett - Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 by Richard Parrish and Steve Klein. Free to the Public. \n“The Kiln Doctor” (Steve Klein) will be in from 11-3pm on the 17th\, to answer any kiln forming questions and give private tours.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/celebrate-an-18-year-legacy-of-kilnformed-glass-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Schack Art Center\, 2921 Hoyt Avenue\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Loving Cups: Glass for Thought and Use ♿
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition spotlights the glass cup. Used daily and chosen deliberately\, cups are among the most mundane and most personal objects we use. Loving Cups brings together nearly 30 contemporary artists from our region to interpret a deceptively simple form\, offering a rare survey of the range and diversity of vision within our glass community. Explore the exhibition online at www.lovingcupsshow.com and on Instagram @goodplaceprojects. \nArtist Bio: Participating Artists (either in body text or to replace my bio): Zach Abella\, Alton Bucheimer\, Alex Cain\, Mikey Cozza\, Mallory Donahue\, Jonathan Dubois\, Kelsey Fernkopf\, Jeanne Ferraro\, Songshan Guo\, KT Hancock\, Astrid Hunter\, Peter Jacobsen\, Greg Lastrapes\, Laura Lindzey\, Keegan Lintz\, Jacob McLean\, Skye O’Brien\, Mary Patton\, Lewis Radow\, Tony Sorgenfrei\, Zeke Spier\, Shannon Spruiell\, Anthony Toomey\, Karlie Uphoff\, Edgar Valentine\, Tanner Weiss\, Theresa Wingert\, Yale Wolf
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/loving-cups-glass-for-thought-and-use-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass Gift Shop\, 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. Pratt serves artists of all ages and abilities\, year-round\, with affordable classes and studios. It provides access to diverse media including glass; sculpture in metal\, stone\, wood\, and mixed-media; jewelry art; paper and felt-making; and a variety of 2D media including drawing\, painting\, and printmaking. Featured artists include former and current students\, instructors\, board members\, and staff.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/pratt-fine-arts-center-50-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Island Museum of Art\, 550 Winslow Way E.\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - LUMINOUS! ♿
DESCRIPTION:This special exhibition celebrates light\, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson\, Steve Maslach\, Trenton Quiocho\, KeKe Cribbs\, Gregory Lastrapes\, and Alicia Lomne\, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. \nAbout the Artist: \nRobert Carlson \nRobert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time he worked and studied with such icons as Erwin Eisch\, Libensky/Brychtova\, Chihuly\, Ulrica Hydman Vallien and Bertil Vallien\, and Dan Daily. He developed the unique Break-away Sand Mold which allows him to combine the elements of sand-casting and glass blowing into one object. He is also known for his reverse painting techniques that transmit his archetypal imagery throughout the three dimensions of his sculptures. He has taught at the Pilchuck School\, Pendland School of Crafts\, Haystack Mt. School\, Bild-Werk Frauenau\, Cam Ocai Turkey\, sat on the board of the American Craft Council\, and was President of the Glass Art Society. Now a published author\, his first book “TotIs” (2012) was followed by “Gita”\, “TAO: A New Interpretation”\, and “Phantom Horizons: Chuang Tau Plays Solitaire”. \nHe lives and writes on Bainbridge Island. \nKEKE CRIBBS \nKeKe Cribbs was born in Colorado in 1951. She lived in Ireland\, France\, Corsica and New Mexico before making her home on Whidbey Island after attending Pilchuck Glass School in 1983. She has since taught at Pilchuck Glass School and the Penland School of Crafts\, and in 1986 she started a Glass program at the Swain School of Design which later became SMU in South Dartmouth\, MA. She has also taught workshops at TIGA in Toyama\, Japan\, and was invited to participate in the Stourbridge Glass Festival in 2019. In April 2026 the James Renwick Alliance is gave her an award for “Master of the Medium”. Her work has been collected internationally\, including the Corning Glass Museum\, NY\, the L.A. County Museum\, CA\, the Racine Art Museum\, WI\, Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Glass Museum\, WA\, and the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art\, Japan. \nGREGORY LASTRAPES \nGreg Lastrapes is a Seattle-based glass artist and curator. He holds a BFA in Glass and Ceramics and a BS in Art History from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2019). After graduating\, he studied with Swedish Master Glassblower Micke Johansson. Lastrapes has since dedicated his practice to cultivating new approaches to Swedish glass techniques and creating exhibition opportunities that spotlight sincerity and expertise\, particularly for early-career glassmakers. Lastrapes has exhibited work internationally and has taught Swedish-style glassblowing in studios across New York City\, Boston\, Providence\, San Jose\, and Seattle. \nALICIA LOMNE \nAlicia Lomné is an artist living and working on Whidbey Island. Lomné has spent her career exploring and developing her own unique style of the kiln casting technique\, pâte de verre. She is known for her explorations of a new hollow internal core for creating remarkably large-scale pâte de verre vessels. Lomné has exhibited her work nationally and has participated in shows with The Kentucky Museum of Art and Design\, The Museum of American Glass\, Figgie Art Museum\, National Liberty Museum\, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum\, and The Muskegon Museum of Art. For several years\, Lomné has enthusiastically shared her knowledge through teaching. She has taught at Pilchuck Glass School\, Penland School of Crafts\, Bullseye Glass\, and The Studio\, as well as in Denmark\, Switzerland\, and Australia. \nSTEVEN MASLACH \nSteven Maslach began blowing glass in 1968 and opened his first studio in 1971. His work is characterized by the transmission\, reflection and kinetic variations of pure colors within heavy cast artwork. He pioneered the use of dichroic filters in glass sculpture\, starting in the early 1980s. His work evolved from blown pieces to crucible-cast large works created in his studio on Bainbridge Island. \nTRENTON QUIOCHO \nTrenton Quiocho is a Filipino-American\, Tacoma\, native who has worked with glass for over 20 years in various capacities. He has held positions as a glassblower\, hot shop technician\, and teaching artist with organizations including Chihuly Boathouse\, Glassybaby\, Hilltop Artists\, and the Museum of Glass. In addition to his active artistic practice\, he is also a glassblower at the Chihuly Boathouse and Museum of Glass. \nJEANNE TOAL \nAbstract painter Jeanne Toal works on several pieces at once in her small studio in the woods of Port Townsend. Her palette of soft tones and subtle colors continues to be informed by her childhood in the high desert of Nevada. Virtually blind in one eye\, she sees the world two ways simultaneously\, leaving her to wonder just what is real. This is complemented by a life-long interest in the way energy becomes one thing and then another\, and her work tends to be ambiguous and often roughly finished\, representing the unfolding of possibility.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminous-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Arts & Crafts\, 151 Winslow Way E\, Bainbridge Island\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 has been reimagined to highlight the color\, variety\, and drama of his sculptural forms. \nMuseum admission is required from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm. \nCost: $18 from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/chihuly-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf-2/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
DESCRIPTION:“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 powerful artistic and political gesture. “—Jason McDonald \nGlass vessels evocative of the highly ornamented Baroque style\, black silhouettes embedded in scenes on ancient pottery vessels\, and medallion reliefs of Black figures all abide in the deliberate\, expansive practice of Jason McDonald. McDonald’s visual language is deeply rooted in research of ancient histories\, traditional techniques\, and race. Here\, contemporary ideas blend and transform tradition with caring attention to detail\, precision in thought\, and beauty. Motivated by glass—with its magical properties\, myriad possibilities and potential—McDonald’s devotion lies in the desire to refine the craft\, making his hands more familiar and knowledgeable with each replication. Through his repetition and re-imagination of these historical forms\, the objects transform into sculptures and vessels of time\, carrying with them the essence of centuries-old traditions\, as well as McDonald’s commitment and insertion of the representation and notions of Black identity. With a commitment to the craft that transcends his own work\, McDonald diligently carves out space for those who will follow him through mentoring and the creation of his own glass studio\, which he has named Ideal Conditions. \nOde to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald is Jason McDonald’s first solo museum exhibition. McDonald is the 2026 awardee of The Current\, An Artist Award. \nArtist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of the Arts on a merit scholarship where he received his BFA with Honors in Glass. Afterwards\, he was awarded the Presidential Fellowship from Tyler School of Art and Architecture\, earning an MFA. He has taught numerous workshops at world-class institutions including Penland School of Craft\, Pilchuck Glass School\, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass\, and others. He was a contestant on the Netflix show Blown Away and collaborates with other artists and designers\, including Solange Knowles’ brand\, Saint Heron\, for whom he designed and fabricated a line of stemware.  \nMuseum admission is required from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm. \nCost: $18 from 10am to 5pm\, free admission from 5pm to 8pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ode-to-diligence-the-art-of-jason-mcdonald-%e2%99%bf-2-2/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bellevue - Celebration of Glass featuring local glass blowers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate local artistry with Made In Washington during the Refract Glass Festival! Drop by our Bellevue Square store to explore a curated group show featuring our new\, exclusive Diablo Lake bowl\, over a dozen premier Washington glass artists\, and the highly anticipated debut of our 2026 Limited Edition Glass Ornament on October 16th. \nBrowse handcrafted garden art\, wearable glass jewelry\, and bold decorative sculptures from celebrated local talents\, including Glass Eye Studio\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Jesse Kelly\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Robert Bank\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. Stop in during Seattle’s premier glass art weekend to discover a distinct\, one-of-a-kind treasure for your collection!
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/bellevue-celebration-of-glass-featuring-local-glass-blowers/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Made in Washington – Bellevue Square\, 190 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Free Screening of HOLY FRIT (2021) ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \n4:00-5:00 PM: Social hour with drinks\, cheese\, and crackers\nIntroduction by Aspire Glass Artist Debra Arend\n5:00-7:00 PM Film (Popcorn provided!)
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/free-screening-of-holy-frit-2021-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)\, 8890 Three Tree Lane NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
DESCRIPTION:Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight Exhibit features glass art made by members of BARN’s community. This includes BARN instructors and professional glass artists\, BARN members developing their creative practice\, youth programs participants\, and artists from Bainbridge Island and beyond. \nArtists with work on display include: Molly Ferris\, Teri Siedler\, Donna Rodger\, Marilynn Gottlieb\, John Havard\, Constance Ducar\, Anne Miller\, Kim Coull\, Debra Arend\, Cynthia Jacobs\, Julie Dougherty\, Nancy Adams\, Mardel Szambelan\, Laura Arns\, Stephanie Tayengco\, Sean O’Neill\, Sally Swanson\, Tiffany Thiele\, Cindy Cox\, Barbara Henderson and Wendy Pashkoff. More entries are still coming in to be added to our exhibit celebrating REFRACT ’26\, which runs October 7-30.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/birds-of-a-feather/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)\, 8890 Three Tree Lane NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 has been reimagined to highlight the color\, variety\, and drama of his sculptural forms. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/chihuly-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-16/
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:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T221850Z
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/studio-art-glass-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf-4/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T164329Z
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. \nMuseum admission required. \nArtist Bio: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/visiting-artist-benjamin-cobb-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
DESCRIPTION:“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 powerful artistic and political gesture. “—Jason McDonald \nGlass vessels evocative of the highly ornamented Baroque style\, black silhouettes embedded in scenes on ancient pottery vessels\, and medallion reliefs of Black figures all abide in the deliberate\, expansive practice of Jason McDonald. McDonald’s visual language is deeply rooted in research of ancient histories\, traditional techniques\, and race. Here\, contemporary ideas blend and transform tradition with caring attention to detail\, precision in thought\, and beauty. Motivated by glass—with its magical properties\, myriad possibilities and potential—McDonald’s devotion lies in the desire to refine the craft\, making his hands more familiar and knowledgeable with each replication. Through his repetition and re-imagination of these historical forms\, the objects transform into sculptures and vessels of time\, carrying with them the essence of centuries-old traditions\, as well as McDonald’s commitment and insertion of the representation and notions of Black identity. With a commitment to the craft that transcends his own work\, McDonald diligently carves out space for those who will follow him through mentoring and the creation of his own glass studio\, which he has named Ideal Conditions. \nOde to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald is Jason McDonald’s first solo museum exhibition. McDonald is the 2026 awardee of The Current\, An Artist Award. \nArtist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of the Arts on a merit scholarship where he received his BFA with Honors in Glass. Afterwards\, he was awarded the Presidential Fellowship from Tyler School of Art and Architecture\, earning an MFA. He has taught numerous workshops at world-class institutions including Penland School of Craft\, Pilchuck Glass School\, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass\, and others. He was a contestant on the Netflix show Blown Away and collaborates with other artists and designers\, including Solange Knowles’ brand\, Saint Heron\, for whom he designed and fabricated a line of stemware.  \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ode-to-diligence-the-art-of-jason-mcdonald-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Everett - Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 by Richard Parrish and Steve Klein. Free to the Public. \n“The Kiln Doctor” (Steve Klein) will be in from 11-3pm on the 17th\, to answer any kiln forming questions and give private tours.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/celebrate-an-18-year-legacy-of-kilnformed-glass-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Schack Art Center\, 2921 Hoyt Avenue\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50 ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. Pratt serves artists of all ages and abilities\, year-round\, with affordable classes and studios. It provides access to diverse media including glass; sculpture in metal\, stone\, wood\, and mixed-media; jewelry art; paper and felt-making; and a variety of 2D media including drawing\, painting\, and printmaking. Featured artists include former and current students\, instructors\, board members\, and staff.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/pratt-fine-arts-center-50-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Island Museum of Art\, 550 Winslow Way E.\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T211225Z
CREATED:20260727T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T211225Z
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - LUMINOUS! ♿
DESCRIPTION:This special exhibition celebrates light\, reflection and translucence in the work of Northwest glass masters Robert Carlson\, Steve Maslach\, Trenton Quiocho\, KeKe Cribbs\, Gregory Lastrapes\, and Alicia Lomne\, and abstract paintings by Jeanne Toal. \nAbout the Artist: \nRobert Carlson \nRobert Carlson’s career in glass began in 1980 and spans some 40 years. During this time he worked and studied with such icons as Erwin Eisch\, Libensky/Brychtova\, Chihuly\, Ulrica Hydman Vallien and Bertil Vallien\, and Dan Daily. He developed the unique Break-away Sand Mold which allows him to combine the elements of sand-casting and glass blowing into one object. He is also known for his reverse painting techniques that transmit his archetypal imagery throughout the three dimensions of his sculptures. He has taught at the Pilchuck School\, Pendland School of Crafts\, Haystack Mt. School\, Bild-Werk Frauenau\, Cam Ocai Turkey\, sat on the board of the American Craft Council\, and was President of the Glass Art Society. Now a published author\, his first book “TotIs” (2012) was followed by “Gita”\, “TAO: A New Interpretation”\, and “Phantom Horizons: Chuang Tau Plays Solitaire”. \nHe lives and writes on Bainbridge Island. \nKEKE CRIBBS \nKeKe Cribbs was born in Colorado in 1951. She lived in Ireland\, France\, Corsica and New Mexico before making her home on Whidbey Island after attending Pilchuck Glass School in 1983. She has since taught at Pilchuck Glass School and the Penland School of Crafts\, and in 1986 she started a Glass program at the Swain School of Design which later became SMU in South Dartmouth\, MA. She has also taught workshops at TIGA in Toyama\, Japan\, and was invited to participate in the Stourbridge Glass Festival in 2019. In April 2026 the James Renwick Alliance is gave her an award for “Master of the Medium”. Her work has been collected internationally\, including the Corning Glass Museum\, NY\, the L.A. County Museum\, CA\, the Racine Art Museum\, WI\, Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Glass Museum\, WA\, and the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art\, Japan. \nGREGORY LASTRAPES \nGreg Lastrapes is a Seattle-based glass artist and curator. He holds a BFA in Glass and Ceramics and a BS in Art History from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2019). After graduating\, he studied with Swedish Master Glassblower Micke Johansson. Lastrapes has since dedicated his practice to cultivating new approaches to Swedish glass techniques and creating exhibition opportunities that spotlight sincerity and expertise\, particularly for early-career glassmakers. Lastrapes has exhibited work internationally and has taught Swedish-style glassblowing in studios across New York City\, Boston\, Providence\, San Jose\, and Seattle. \nALICIA LOMNE \nAlicia Lomné is an artist living and working on Whidbey Island. Lomné has spent her career exploring and developing her own unique style of the kiln casting technique\, pâte de verre. She is known for her explorations of a new hollow internal core for creating remarkably large-scale pâte de verre vessels. Lomné has exhibited her work nationally and has participated in shows with The Kentucky Museum of Art and Design\, The Museum of American Glass\, Figgie Art Museum\, National Liberty Museum\, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum\, and The Muskegon Museum of Art. For several years\, Lomné has enthusiastically shared her knowledge through teaching. She has taught at Pilchuck Glass School\, Penland School of Crafts\, Bullseye Glass\, and The Studio\, as well as in Denmark\, Switzerland\, and Australia. \nSTEVEN MASLACH \nSteven Maslach began blowing glass in 1968 and opened his first studio in 1971. His work is characterized by the transmission\, reflection and kinetic variations of pure colors within heavy cast artwork. He pioneered the use of dichroic filters in glass sculpture\, starting in the early 1980s. His work evolved from blown pieces to crucible-cast large works created in his studio on Bainbridge Island. \nTRENTON QUIOCHO \nTrenton Quiocho is a Filipino-American\, Tacoma\, native who has worked with glass for over 20 years in various capacities. He has held positions as a glassblower\, hot shop technician\, and teaching artist with organizations including Chihuly Boathouse\, Glassybaby\, Hilltop Artists\, and the Museum of Glass. In addition to his active artistic practice\, he is also a glassblower at the Chihuly Boathouse and Museum of Glass. \nJEANNE TOAL \nAbstract painter Jeanne Toal works on several pieces at once in her small studio in the woods of Port Townsend. Her palette of soft tones and subtle colors continues to be informed by her childhood in the high desert of Nevada. Virtually blind in one eye\, she sees the world two ways simultaneously\, leaving her to wonder just what is real. This is complemented by a life-long interest in the way energy becomes one thing and then another\, and her work tends to be ambiguous and often roughly finished\, representing the unfolding of possibility.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/luminous-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Arts & Crafts\, 151 Winslow Way E\, Bainbridge Island\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T183441Z
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SUMMARY:Bellevue - Celebration of Glass featuring local glass blowers
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate local artistry with Made In Washington during the Refract Glass Festival! Drop by our Bellevue Square store to explore a curated group show featuring our new\, exclusive Diablo Lake bowl\, over a dozen premier Washington glass artists\, and the highly anticipated debut of our 2026 Limited Edition Glass Ornament on October 16th. \nBrowse handcrafted garden art\, wearable glass jewelry\, and bold decorative sculptures from celebrated local talents\, including Glass Eye Studio\, Island Art Glass (Rob Adamson & Janis Swalwell)\, Jesse Kelly\, PNW Glass (Colin Satterfield)\, Mariusz Rynkiewicz\, Dan & Joi LaChaussee\, Robert Bank\, Andre Glass (Tisha Abrahamson)\, and Janet Crosby. Stop in during Seattle’s premier glass art weekend to discover a distinct\, one-of-a-kind treasure for your collection!
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/bellevue-celebration-of-glass-featuring-local-glass-blowers/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Made in Washington – Bellevue Square\, 190 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T173000
DTSTAMP:20261003T001126Z
CREATED:20260528T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T001126Z
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SUMMARY:Issaquah - Glassblowing Experiences at Art by Fire ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 unique pieces to remember your time in the studio\, which can be picked up once they’ve cooled or shipped to you for convenience. \nOne ticket covers the full experience\, starting at $234+ for the hour. Please call to book experience \nSelect times from 11:15am\, 12:30pm\, 1:45am\, 4:15pm\, and 5:30pm.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/glassblowing-experiences-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Art by Fire\, 195 Front St N\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T184437Z
CREATED:20260528T210331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T184437Z
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SUMMARY:Issaquah - Incalmo Platter Demonstration ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 reservations required. \nArtist Bio: Art Freas – I see glass as the way to capture and preserve movement and moments timelessly. My family had a technical glassblowing business for three generations before me\, so a love of glass comes naturally to me.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/incalmo-platter-demonstration-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Art by Fire\, 195 Front St N\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T174737Z
CREATED:20260528T211811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T174737Z
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight ♿
DESCRIPTION:Birds of a Feather: PNW Glass Takes Flight Exhibit features glass art made by members of BARN’s community. This includes BARN instructors and professional glass artists\, BARN members developing their creative practice\, youth programs participants\, and artists from Bainbridge Island and beyond. \nArtists with work on display include: Molly Ferris\, Teri Siedler\, Donna Rodger\, Marilynn Gottlieb\, John Havard\, Constance Ducar\, Anne Miller\, Kim Coull\, Debra Arend\, Cynthia Jacobs\, Julie Dougherty\, Nancy Adams\, Mardel Szambelan\, Laura Arns\, Stephanie Tayengco\, Sean O’Neill\, Sally Swanson\, Tiffany Thiele\, Cindy Cox\, Barbara Henderson and Wendy Pashkoff. More entries are still coming in to be added to our exhibit celebrating REFRACT ’26\, which runs October 7-30.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/birds-of-a-feather/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)\, 8890 Three Tree Lane NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T222314Z
CREATED:20260529T172245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T222314Z
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SUMMARY:Redmond - Veritable Visionary Vitrograph ♿
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/veritable-visionary-vitrograph-%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:Northwest Art Glass\, Inc\, 9003 151st Avenue NE\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T150000
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SUMMARY:Bainbridge Island - Demo Day in BARN’s Glass Arts Studio ♿
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the studio for 4 sessions of demonstrations by artists and makers extraordinaire\, featuring Torchwork\, Stained Glass\, Mosaics\, and Fused Glass. Student work will also be on display!
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/demo-day-in-barns-glass-arts-studio%e2%99%bf/
LOCATION:BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)\, 8890 Three Tree Lane NE\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Demonstration
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 has been reimagined to highlight the color\, variety\, and drama of his sculptural forms. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/chihuly-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Studio Art Glass at Tacoma Art Museum ♿
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/studio-art-glass-at-tacoma-art-museum-%e2%99%bf-4/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Visiting Artist Benjamin Cobb ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop. \nMuseum admission required. \nArtist Bio: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 and has been a demonstrating artist at glass studios as far afield as Sweden\, the Czech Republic\, Italy\, and France. He’s taught at Penland School of Crafts\, Pilchuck Glass School\, and many other glass programs in the US. He’s a recognizable leader and voice in the glass community and has contributed to the success of countless works of art. In his own work\, Cobb draws inspiration from the natural world as well as scientific process. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner\, WA\, Museum of Glass\, and dozens of galleries across the country. Cobb is the longtime director of the Museum of Glass Hot Shop.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/visiting-artist-benjamin-cobb-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - Ode to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald ♿
DESCRIPTION:“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 powerful artistic and political gesture. “—Jason McDonald \nGlass vessels evocative of the highly ornamented Baroque style\, black silhouettes embedded in scenes on ancient pottery vessels\, and medallion reliefs of Black figures all abide in the deliberate\, expansive practice of Jason McDonald. McDonald’s visual language is deeply rooted in research of ancient histories\, traditional techniques\, and race. Here\, contemporary ideas blend and transform tradition with caring attention to detail\, precision in thought\, and beauty. Motivated by glass—with its magical properties\, myriad possibilities and potential—McDonald’s devotion lies in the desire to refine the craft\, making his hands more familiar and knowledgeable with each replication. Through his repetition and re-imagination of these historical forms\, the objects transform into sculptures and vessels of time\, carrying with them the essence of centuries-old traditions\, as well as McDonald’s commitment and insertion of the representation and notions of Black identity. With a commitment to the craft that transcends his own work\, McDonald diligently carves out space for those who will follow him through mentoring and the creation of his own glass studio\, which he has named Ideal Conditions. \nOde to Diligence: The Art of Jason McDonald is Jason McDonald’s first solo museum exhibition. McDonald is the 2026 awardee of The Current\, An Artist Award. \nArtist Bio: Jason McDonald attended California College of the Arts on a merit scholarship where he received his BFA with Honors in Glass. Afterwards\, he was awarded the Presidential Fellowship from Tyler School of Art and Architecture\, earning an MFA. He has taught numerous workshops at world-class institutions including Penland School of Craft\, Pilchuck Glass School\, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass\, and others. He was a contestant on the Netflix show Blown Away and collaborates with other artists and designers\, including Solange Knowles’ brand\, Saint Heron\, for whom he designed and fabricated a line of stemware.  \nMuseum admission required.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/ode-to-diligence-the-art-of-jason-mcdonald-%e2%99%bf-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Everett - Celebrate! An 18 Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass ♿
DESCRIPTION: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 by Richard Parrish and Steve Klein. Free to the Public. \n“The Kiln Doctor” (Steve Klein) will be in from 11-3pm on the 17th\, to answer any kiln forming questions and give private tours.
URL:https://refractseattle.org/event/celebrate-an-18-year-legacy-of-kilnformed-glass-%e2%99%bf/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Schack Art Center\, 2921 Hoyt Avenue\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Location,Exhibition
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