Northwest Partners in Glass
Presented by Pilchuck Glass School and Museum of Glass
Glass in the Pacific Northwest is fueled by artistic curiosity and collaboration. As glass evolves into a twenty-first century art medium, Museum of Glass and Pilchuck Glass School provide space for artists to expand their visions. Building a spirit of collaboration, Museum of Glass and Pilchuck began a residency partnership in 2004. Each summer, Pilchuck Artists in Residence and gaffers are invited to the Museum for a five-day solo residency to continue their artistic explorations.
Since its inception, this partnership has pushed the boundaries of glass by uplifting artists from our community and inspiring makers across disciplines to experiment with new ideas. Fine Art inventory generated by these residencies may be purchased from galleries throughout the country, infusing glass throughout the art economy. This dynamic relationship is exemplified through artworks in galleries throughout Seattle Art Fair.
Pilchuck and Museum of Glass celebrate the strength of this dynamic relationship as we continue to establish the Northwest as a center for creativity and innovation in glass.
About Museum of Glass
The mission of Museum of Glass is to ignite creativity, fuel discovery, and enrich lives through glass and glassmaking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, the Museum is a premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glassmaking. The Museum hosts impactful artist residencies and shapes the development of modern and contemporary glass through compelling and immersive stories, and innovative exhibitions and collections, many of which travel to prominent museums nationwide.
About Pilchuck Glass School
Pilchuck Glass School is an international center for glass art education with a mission to foster and educate a diverse worldwide community that explores the creative use of glass in art and design. Pilchuck’s serene campus in Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains amidst a working tree farm. From May through September every year, Pilchuck’s program offers glass art workshops taught by world- renowned artists emphasizing experimentation and teamwork, as well as residencies for established artists in all media.