The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989, The Boathouse is representative of Chihuly’s artistic and design aesthetic, showcasing work from the […]
Come have a hands-on lesson with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals, groups of up to 5 participants are welcome by appointment. Please email or call for more information or to […]
We invite you to Vetri to explore our collection of contemporary studio glass created by artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We will feature new glass by Netflix's Blown Away contestants, including Season 4 winner Morgan Peterson and Season 1 winner Deborah Czeresko, alongside several other notable contestants. Enjoy exploring our new Marketplace Loft […]
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
Exhibition of Tacoma Art Museum's retrospective collection of work by Dale Chihuly. Museum entrance ticket needed to view.
The Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma local, Dale Chihuly, emerged in the 1980s as a world-renowned center for glass art. Metaphor into Form showcases the breadth of creativity that has been nurtured by the Pilchuck Glass School.
The Project Space is a gallery in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing for focus exhibitions of contemporary glass by Northwest artists. These exhibitions may explore a particular theme or idea in depth or be the work of a single artist. The galleries that surround the Project Space exhibit work from Tacoma Art Museum's studio […]
Traver Gallery will be featuring works by contestants of Netflix's Blown Away Season 4. This exhibition includes Season 4 Grand Prize winner Morgan Peterson and Challange #3 winners Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Gemma Hollister. Sponsored by Chihuly Garden and Glass.
This October celebrates the return of Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition: Luminosity. This event features works that showcase the development of Northwest Native Glass Art, a movement tying the contemporary medium of glass with traditional imagery of Native communities.
Beccy Feather is a British-born glassmaker who lives and works in Bremerton, WA. Beccy has an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and has consistently pushed to elevate her artwork and invest in the education of the community. She navigates daily between the roles of production flame worker, artist, educator, and tea drinker. Her artwork […]
Visit Traver Gallery to explore their diverse roster of artists who work with glass in unique and innovative ways. They will highlight work by Dale Chihuly, Nancy Callan, John Kiley, Preston Singletary, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Traver Gallery is one of the country's premier exhibition spaces for contemporary studio glass, […]
A solo exhibition of new glassworks by Tobias Møhl at Traver Gallery. Møhl says, "My work is about using the Venetian techniques in a Scandinavian way rather than in a Venetian way. It is also about seeing the techniques as a tool to clarify and refine my expression. I have searched for simple details in […]
Come see Trenton Quiocho's Fish Trap Series at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery. Through glass, Quiocho explores ways to preserve and reimagine the rich histories, folktales, and Filipino traditions that have been lost through colonization. A mixed-race Filipino-American artist, Quiocho creates a revitalized, visual language that speaks to his cultural history, and through this, breathes […]
BIMA presents three exhibitions within one — retrospectives of solo work by Seattle artists Dennis Evans and Nancy Mee, plus their collaborative work. This major, combined exhibition features artworks spanning fifty years. Evans’ background includes studies in chemistry, a BFA in Ceramics, and an MFA in Design. Numerous fascinations and inspirations include mythology, religion, philosophy, […]
Co-organized by the Seattle Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art, Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams will be the summative career retrospective of one of the most prolific and boundary-breaking artists of our time. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1948, Scott grapples with profound social, historical, racial, economic, and personal […]
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and […]
In this limited docuseries, museum curator Jodie Nelson hosts climate-focused artists who redefine glassmaking. Meet artists who skillfully forge their life journeys into extraordinary glass sculptures that explore our urgent, […]
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
Since its beginning in 1974, Gallery Mack has been one of the most beloved galleries in Seattle. They are located near Pike Place Market and feature established and celebrated contemporary artists and host exhibitions of rising stars of the northwest region and beyond. Join them in celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition featuring work from Gallery […]
The Boathouse is the private working studio and hotshop of artist Dale Chihuly. Acquired in 1989, The Boathouse is representative of Chihuly’s artistic and design aesthetic, showcasing work from the […]
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in […]
Come experience the magic of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s captivating glass collection on Thursday afternoon! The public art collection spans from early commissions including renowned artists such as Linda Beaumont, […]
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
Enjoy a live demonstration by James Mongrain and friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About James Mongrain: James Mongrain, a self-proclaimed beneficiary of the skills imparted by the […]
Glassblowers, this event is just for you! Jeff will be in person at Hot Glass Color for a tool signing. Bring your Red Hot Metal tools in for him to […]
Kicking off our sixth 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 […]
Come have a hands-on lesson with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals, groups of up to 5 participants are welcome by appointment. Please email or call for more information or to […]
We invite you to Vetri to explore their collections of contemporary studio glass created by artists from Seattle and around the world, featuring glasswork by Netflix's Blown Away contestants including Andi Kovel, Grace Whiteside, Deborah Czeresko, and more. Enjoy perusing the new Vetri Marketplace Loft with affordable design in glass, ceramic and mixed media. Additionally, […]
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
The Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma local, Dale Chihuly, emerged in the 1980s as a world-renowned center for glass art. Metaphor into Form showcases the breadth of creativity that has been nurtured by the Pilchuck Glass School.
Exhibition of Tacoma Art Museum's retrospective collection of work by Dale Chihuly. Museum entrance ticket needed to view.
The Project Space is a gallery in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing for focus exhibitions of contemporary glass by Northwest artists. These exhibitions may explore a particular theme or idea in depth or be the work of a single artist. The galleries that surround the Project Space exhibit work from Tacoma Art Museum's studio […]
Traver Gallery will be featuring works by contestants of Netflix's Blown Away Season 4. This exhibition includes Season 4 Grand Prize winner Morgan Peterson and Challange #3 winners Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Gemma Hollister. Sponsored by Chihuly Garden and Glass.
This October celebrates the return of Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition: Luminosity. This event features works that showcase the development of Northwest Native Glass Art, a movement tying the contemporary medium of glass with traditional imagery of Native communities.
Beccy Feather is a British-born glassmaker who lives and works in Bremerton, WA. Beccy has an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and has consistently pushed to elevate her artwork and invest in the education of the community. She navigates daily between the roles of production flame worker, artist, educator, and tea drinker. Her artwork […]
A solo exhibition of new glassworks by Tobias Møhl. Møhl says of his work "My work is about using the Venetian techniques in a Scandinavian way rather than in a Venetian way. It is also about seeing the techniques as a tool to clarify and refine my personal expression. I have searched for simple details […]
Come see Trenton Quiocho's Fish Trap Series at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery. Through glass, Quiocho explores ways to preserve and reimagine the rich histories, folktales, and Filipino traditions that have been lost through colonization. A mixed-race Filipino-American artist, Quiocho creates a revitalized, visual language that speaks to his cultural history, and through this, breathes […]
BIMA presents three exhibitions within one — retrospectives of solo work by Seattle artists Dennis Evans and Nancy Mee, plus their collaborative work. This major, combined exhibition features artworks spanning fifty years. Evans’ background includes studies in chemistry, a BFA in Ceramics, and an MFA in Design. Numerous fascinations and inspirations include mythology, religion, philosophy, […]
Co-organized by the Seattle Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art, Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams will be the summative career retrospective of one of the most prolific and boundary-breaking artists of our time. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1948, Scott grapples with profound social, historical, racial, economic, and personal […]
Visit Traver Gallery to explore their diverse roster of artists who work with glass in unique and innovative ways. They will highlight work by Dale Chihuly, Nancy Callan, John Kiley, Preston Singletary, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Traver Gallery is one of the country's premier exhibition spaces for contemporary studio glass, […]
Join us at the Schack Art Center Hot Shop for an extraordinary glass blowing demonstration by the talented glass artist, Dan Friday!
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and […]
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
Join us Friday and Saturday 11 am - 6:30 pm to experience the creative joy of blowing glass yourself. Advance registration required. Space is very limited. Visit our website to […]
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
Since its beginning in 1974, Gallery Mack has been one of the most beloved galleries in Seattle. They are located near Pike Place Market and feature established and celebrated contemporary artists and host exhibitions of rising stars of the northwest region and beyond. Join them in celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition featuring work from Gallery […]
Join Traver Gallery for a Blown Away contestants meet and greet, featuring artists Morgan Peterson, Gemma Hollister, Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen as they chat through their own distinctive vision and narrative to the medium of glass. Morgan Peterson will present a series of cameo portraits of Seattle-based drag queens highlighting their ideals of feminine beauty, alongside works […]
Join the Seattle Convention Center for a lunchtime conversation between independent curator and professional art advisor Margery Aronson and internationally recognized Seattle glass artist Cappy Thompson, known for her mytho-poetic narratives on glass using vitreous enamels. This discussion will be followed by a walk-through of Seattle Convention Center’s collection of contemporary glass sculptures made by […]
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in […]
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 […]
Join us in watching a flameworking collaborative demo between Kimberly Thomas and the Students of the 3D4M program here at the Linda and Jerry Paros Glass Laboratory at the University […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always […]
Discover the hidden gems of the Port of Seattle's glass collection! Join them for an exclusive tour along the waterfront. Limited spots are available - reserve yours now for a […]
Enjoy a live demonstration by Ross Richmond and Dave Walters. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About Ross Richmond: Ross’ pieces are typically narrative, working mainly with figurative elements […]
David Smith loves glass. He and the glass blowers at Blowing Sands will give a live demo and answer your questions about the history, science, and art of this always […]
Experience an evening of art and elegance at Glass Wonders & Wine at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for a unique happy hour event featuring breathtaking glass artworks by Dale Chihuly and international artists affiliated with Pilchuck Glass School, paired with a curated selection of local wines and champagne. Led by the Sheraton Grand […]
In this new ambitious work, Kait evokes the experience of swimming through a glass kelp forest. The installation will be an abstraction of kelp in form and color, a representation of a system of growth. Words of appreciation for kelp, solicited from the public, will be incorporated into the Proto Kelp sculpture, permanently engraved onto […]
A reception celebrating glass art from the Pacific Northwest, featuring a temporary installation of neon works by Kelsey Fernkopf. Fernkopf will take over Pier 69's deck with his geometrical pieces, with Puget Sound as the backdrop. For those unable to attend the Pier 69 glass collection tour happening earlier in the day, there will be […]
This dynamic recurring series opens the doors to the museum for a free evening of fun and learning. Everyone is invited to enjoy talks, gallery tours, performances, relaxing music, and delicious cocktails and snacks. This edition takes place at the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle and will celebrate the exhibition, Joyce J. Scott: Walk […]
Join fellow glass lovers for a live glassblowing demonstration by Seattle artists and "Blown Away" contestants, Morgan Peterson + Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen.
Several Pacific Northwest Glass Guild members and their friends open their studios to you on this self-drive tour of several close-together locations in north Seattle. Meet over 20 artists in […]
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 […]
Come have a hands-on lesson with an experienced glass-blowing instructor. Individuals, groups of up to 5 participants are welcome by appointment. Please email or call for more information or to […]
A show honoring the 20+ years of glass work and friendships created in the studio at Blowing Sands.
We invite you to Vetri to explore their collections of contemporary studio glass created by artists from Seattle and around the world, featuring glasswork by Netflix's Blown Away contestants including Andi Kovel, Grace Whiteside, Deborah Czeresko, and more. Enjoy perusing the new Vetri Marketplace Loft with affordable design in glass, ceramic and mixed media. Additionally, […]
Glass collaborations in the Hot Shop! Enjoy a live demonstration by Minhi England and John Sharvin with assistance from their glassy friends. Onsite capacity is first come, first serve. About […]
A special exhibit featuring artwork from our demonstrating artists as well as other Northwest glass artists and beyond.
The Pilchuck Glass School, co-founded by Tacoma local, Dale Chihuly, emerged in the 1980s as a world-renowned center for glass art. Metaphor into Form showcases the breadth of creativity that has been nurtured by the Pilchuck Glass School.
Exhibition of Tacoma Art Museum's retrospective collection of work by Dale Chihuly. Museum entrance ticket needed to view.
The Project Space is a gallery in the Rebecca and Jack Benaroya Wing for focus exhibitions of contemporary glass by Northwest artists. These exhibitions may explore a particular theme or idea in depth or be the work of a single artist. The galleries that surround the Project Space exhibit work from Tacoma Art Museum's studio […]
Traver Gallery will be featuring works by contestants of Netflix's Blown Away Season 4. This exhibition includes Season 4 Grand Prize winner Morgan Peterson and Challange #3 winners Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen and Gemma Hollister. Sponsored by Chihuly Garden and Glass.
Beccy Feather is a British-born glassmaker who lives and works in Bremerton, WA. Beccy has an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and has consistently pushed to elevate her artwork and invest in the education of the community. She navigates daily between the roles of production flame worker, artist, educator, and tea drinker. Her artwork […]
A solo exhibition of new glassworks by Tobias Møhl. Møhl says of his work "My work is about using the Venetian techniques in a Scandinavian way rather than in a Venetian way. It is also about seeing the techniques as a tool to clarify and refine my personal expression. I have searched for simple details […]
Join BARN on Saturday, Oct. 19, to celebrate REFRACT. BARN makers will host live demonstrations, offer hands-on activities, and display an exhibition of glass art (including mixed-media collaborations) from 10 AM - 3 PM. Come meet glass artisans, learn more about the Glass Arts Studio, and get inspired.
Come see Trenton Quiocho's Fish Trap Series at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery. Through glass, Quiocho explores ways to preserve and reimagine the rich histories, folktales, and Filipino traditions that have been lost through colonization. A mixed-race Filipino-American artist, Quiocho creates a revitalized, visual language that speaks to his cultural history, and through this, breathes […]
BIMA presents three exhibitions within one — retrospectives of solo work by Seattle artists Dennis Evans and Nancy Mee, plus their collaborative work. This major, combined exhibition features artworks spanning fifty years. Evans’ background includes studies in chemistry, a BFA in Ceramics, and an MFA in Design. Numerous fascinations and inspirations include mythology, religion, philosophy, […]
Co-organized by the Seattle Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art, Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams will be the summative career retrospective of one of the most prolific and boundary-breaking artists of our time. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1948, Scott grapples with profound social, historical, racial, economic, and personal […]
Visit Traver Gallery to explore their diverse roster of artists who work with glass in unique and innovative ways. They will highlight work by Dale Chihuly, Nancy Callan, John Kiley, Preston Singletary, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Traver Gallery is one of the country's premier exhibition spaces for contemporary studio glass, […]
Jorge Cainas’ sculptural works feature silica, a key ingredient used to create glass. Silica is also used in concrete, ceramics, and crystalline minerals such as quartz. Come explore Silica through various sculptural pieces. @jorge.cainas.art
A Dance of Glass. Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal. Watch the dance, in person. Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and […]
Enjoy the opportunity to visit these extraordinary artists as they open their studios to you on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th. For the list of Open Artist Studios […]
Milo Snyder is a second-generation glass artist who combines lost-wax casting with digital design and fabrication techniques to produce highly geometric glass light fixtures. Milo works out of a backyard […]
Carol Milne knits glass. Although she'd like to say she knits with molten glass, alas, her work is cast, using the lost wax casting process. The process involves wax working […]
Karen Seymour finds that working with glass allows her to give functional form to the light and color she finds in nature. She created her first stained glass table in […]
Joan's new work focuses on using engraved glass plates to make prints. Vitreography is a process using engraving tools, sandblasting and etching to make images on glass. Glass painting, wire […]
Join us Friday and Saturday 11 am - 6:30 pm to experience the creative joy of blowing glass yourself. Advance registration required. Space is very limited. Visit our website to […]
Come join artists Nick Clawson and Shannon Spruiell for an open gallery and studio event at Artspace Artists Lofts! The event space is located directly above Schack Art Center in […]
At Morgan Madison Studio you will find the artist exploring a rich variety of kiln forming and casting processes, alongside his work in complementary materials such as concrete, steel and […]
Mention Refract at the Art by Fire Gallery for 10% off any item in the gallery.
Since its beginning in 1974, Gallery Mack has been one of the most beloved galleries in Seattle. They are located near Pike Place Market and feature established and celebrated contemporary artists and host exhibitions of rising stars of the northwest region and beyond. Join them in celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition featuring work from Gallery […]
Join Gallery Mack for their opening reception celebrating the Northwest Glass Exhibition. Exhibition featuring work from Gallery Mack artists: Paul Cunningham, Mikey Cozza, Nick Hawthorne, Henner Schroeder, Paula Stokes, and a curated selection of Northwest glass sculptures from private collections.
See a variety of glass art demonstrations by Pike Place Market artists taking place at the MarketFront Pavilion. Come see an amazing array of artistry and witness the awe-inspiring talents […]
This October celebrates the return of Stonington Gallery’s annual group glass exhibition: Luminosity. This event features works that showcase the development of Northwest Native Glass Art, a movement tying the contemporary medium of glass with traditional imagery of Native communities.
Watch live glassblowing close-up and talk to the artists about the process. The adjacent gallery will be decorated for Autumn with hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds for sale in […]
Stonington Gallery is excited to have an Open House on Saturday, October 19th during our annual glass exhibition, Luminosity. Special guest Dan Friday (Lummi) will be present in the gallery from 1pm - 3pm to chat about his process of glass blowing and answer questions about his work in a casual environment. This event is […]
Please join artist Kait Rhoads at METHOD Gallery where she will discuss Proto Kelp, her immersive and participatory glass installation 2-3pm and Closing Reception 3-4pm. In this new ambitious work, Kait evokes the experience of swimming through a glass kelp forest. The installation will be an abstraction of kelp in form and color. Her sculpture […]
Seattle glass artist Jason Christian is taking over the hot shop for a three-hour glassblowing demonstration. Christian will be assisted by students from Hilltop Artists, a youth development arts nonprofit […]
The flameworking artist Eunsuh Choi will show flameworking demonstration at Pratt Flame shop. The Flame shop will be open for in-person observers.
Join us at Vetri for Bites & Bubbles, a lively champagne reception celebrating the exceptional glasswork of Andi Kovel, Gemma Hollister and Morgan Peterson, who are all contestants from the Netflix Series Blown Away. Discover their latest collections, featuring Andi Kovel's innovative sculpture and lighting, Morgan Peterson's Designer Pills and Gemma Hollister's charming Bandelabra candle […]
Jeremy, a master glassblower from Seattle, honing his craft for 17 years will demo after our regular production from 3:00pm-5:30pm. Drawing inspiration from his Neah Bay Makah tribe heritage, he […]
Join Judith Rinehart and Tommy Gregory for a Curator Tour of Proof Through The Night, an exhibition of artists from different regions of North America responding to our current political […]
The Pilchuck Auction & Gala is a unique moment in time when art, history, community, and entertainment intersect. The magic of Pilchuck’s campus in Stanwood, Washington is transported to Seattle (and around the globe!) for one night of art and celebration to benefit the school's acclaimed educational programs. It is a leading showcase for glass […]
Refract is the nation’s newest festival showcasing creative uses of glass in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Chihuly Garden and Glass in partnership with Visit Seattle, this event brings together art organizations and artists alike to showcase what makes our glass community so special.
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