August 10 • 10am–5pm • Free!
Join us for the return of Glass Fest Northwest at Museum of Glass! Glass Fest Northwest puts art and the Pacific Northwest center-stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities. Enjoy artist booths, food vendors, music, and more on the Museum Plaza, and explore exhibitions and installations in the Museum with FREE admission for the day.
In the Hot Shop, Glass Fest Visiting Artist Raven Skyriver joins us in collaboration with IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival, held at Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass. More info below.
In the Hot Shop
Raven Skyriver
August 9–11
Born in 1982, Raven Skyriver started blowing glass in high school at the age of sixteen. Raven’s mentor, Lark Dalton, taught him how to build glass blowing equipment and trained him in the traditional Venetian technique. In 2003 Raven was invited to join the William Morris team. He worked on the team until Morris' retirement in 2007. The experience of working with such a talented group of artists galvanized his decision to follow glass sculpture as a profession.
Raven lives near the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, and produces his work in the greater Seattle area. Raven shows his work nationally and has been featured in group shows internationally. His focus in the area of sculpture, and the depiction of marine life is inspired by his island upbringing, and informed by the creatures that inhabit this fragile ecosystem.
Photo courtesy of the artist.
Vendors and Sponsorship
Interested in being a vendor at Glass Fest Northwest?
Vendor spaces are currently full. Please contact Lindsay Carlisle at lcarlisle@museumofglass.org with inquiries.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Click below to learn more.
Thank you to our 2024 Glass Fest Northwest sponsors!
