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Tacoma, Wash. (July 26, 2006)— The Museum of Glass: International Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to announce a $150,000 grant award from the Washington D.C.-based Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in support of the Museum’s Science of Art program. The mission of IMLS is “to grow and sustain a ‘Nation of Learners’ ” by […]
The Museum of Glass: International Center for Contemporary Art announces a new exhibition that explores diverse architectural properties of glass. Transparently Built: A Group Show of Glass Installations comprises four dynamic installations created by four prominent female artists working in glass—Jean Shin, Jo Yarrington, Mildred Howard and Anna Skibska.
All glass, all the time. Experience contemporary glass art in a breathtakingly beautiful museum on Tacoma's revitalized waterfront. Feel the heat as you watch a team of artists create masterpieces from molten glass in the hot shop amphitheater, the Museum’s working glass studio. See edgy exhibitions of 20th- and 21st-century glass in the galleries, participate in a hands-on art project, watch original documentary films about glass art and the artists who create it, shop for glorious gifts in the store and stroll across the remarkable Chihuly Bridge of Glass.
Open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Third Thursdays 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Store is also open Tuesdays 10am – 5pm. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): also open Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 5pm. Closed September 30th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free for members, $10 general, $8 seniors, military and students (13+ with ID), $8 groups of 10 or more, $4 children (6-12) years old. Children under 6 are admitted free. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month from 5pm to 8pm.
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Finn Fest 2007 Glass Bird
Summer Stint by Oiva Toikka
Regular Price: $260.00
Member Price: $221.00
