The Visiting Artist Residency Program brings artists from around the world to the Museum Hot Shop to create new works with our Hot Shop Team. These residencies create a sense of excitement and wonder as artists explore new directions in their practice that may not be possible in their own studios. Residencies range in length from single-day visits to week-long engagements, and one piece created during the residency is selected for inclusion in the Museum's Permanent Collection. On the Sunday of their residency at 1pm, Visiting Artists share insights into their creative process, and invite guests to ask questions and learn more about the body of work they created during the week. 

Meet Past Visiting Artists

Annual Visiting Artist Programs

Pilchuck Summer Series

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we are pleased to present the Visiting Artist Summer Series, a partnership with Pilchuck Glass School, that brings artists from around the world to the Hot Shop. Each artist spends a week in the Hot Shop, continuing their works begun at Pilchuck. 

Application for Visiting Artist Residencies

Each year, the Museum invites artists to apply for a Visiting Artist Residency to explore new techniques or continue a current series. Selected artists have use of our state-of-the-art Hot Shop and the assistance of our Team. 

Fuel Their Fire

This unique opportunity enables individuals to sponsor an artist, providing them with the means to create new concepts and forms in glass. Sponsored artists receive five days in the Hot Shop at Museum of Glass, with a world-class team of glassblowers, two days of cold-working, equipment and supplies, and hotel accommodations. Artists retain all the work produced, except for two pieces; one is kept for the Museum’s Collection and one piece goes home with the sponsor.

Contact us for more program information.