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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.
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.
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 finished work up close and connect directly with the story behind each piece.
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 appointment during Refract Week. Julie creates her bespoke glass lighting installations with her glass teams & fabricators based in the Seattle/Everett area. Julie’s team members […]
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 friends and guest artists—will be bending neon glass cubes live, offering a rare look into his creative process. Artist Bio: Nick Clawson is a multidisciplinary […]
This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 of kilncasting glass, grinding/carving glass and stone, laminating, pairing, and coldworking. I also plan to speak on my background as an artist and give visitors […]
This special exhibition celebrates light, reflection, and translucence in the work of six Northwest glass masters and the abstract paintings of Jeanne Toal.
