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Museum of Glass curator David Francis, who took a five month leave of absence to join his family in China, has sent us an update on how his stay in Beijing is going. It appears he’s getting a bit homesick.

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View fullsize Museum of Glass became a collecting institution in 2007. Since that time, it has built a significant collection of works by artists who have completed residencies in the Hot Shop, glass pieces that document the Studio Glass movement, contemporary gla
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View fullsize In honor of sunnier skies in Tacoma, take a moment with “Happy Melting Ice.” today, designed by Yerin Kim (age 11) and made by our Hot Shop Team and Patricia Davidson in 2023. Yerin said “even if the ice is melting, it is always smi
View fullsize These murinne and zanfirico vases from Visiting Artist Residency alumna Katrina Hude (2004, ‘07, ‘12) are sitting pretty in the Museum Store! Whether you’re drawn to their intricate patterns or bold colors, listen to your heart and
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View fullsize We’re thrilled to announce Forged in Fire: Celebrating America 250, a series of talks by renowned glass artist and historian Walter Lieberman with live demonstrations by our incredible Hot Shop Team! Throughout 2026, Forged in Fire will combine
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