Museum of Glass is proud to announce A Two-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass by Black Artists, opening October 21 and on view until fall 2024. A Two-Way Mirror is an exhibition of contemporary Black artists who have used glass to create work that deconstructs social, cultural, gender, and racial identity concerns. The artists range in background from … [Read more...] about A Two-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary Glass
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Museum of Glass partners with Tacoma Schools
Museum of Glass in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools will offer every 6th grader a Science of Art™ field trip experience. The Museum of Glass Science of Art program was launched in 2003, with the goal of integrating the teaching of art and science in first-to-eighth-grade classrooms to create a fuller and more comprehensive understanding of the workings of our … [Read more...] about Museum of Glass partners with Tacoma Schools
IN THE SPIRIT Festival This Saturday
The summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of incredible festivals to be enjoyed before fall arrives! This week, we are looking towards the annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival. The festival will be held in person on Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in the Tacoma Museum District. This beloved summer tradition celebrates the diverse … [Read more...] about IN THE SPIRIT Festival This Saturday
New Aquarium Showcases Local Artists
Starting this summer, visitors to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will be treated not only to a new state-of-the-art marine experience when the new Pacific Seas Aquarium opens, but also to breathtaking art installations featuring two Pacific Northwest artists. The $51.6 million project, led by Metro Parks Tacoma, is funded by the One Percent for Public Art program. As the … [Read more...] about New Aquarium Showcases Local Artists
Healing in Flames at the Museum of Glass
Healing In Flames September 30, 2015— April 24, 2016 Organized by Museum of Glass In 2013 Museum of Glass piloted a new program called Hot Shop Heroes: Healing with Fire. Led by glass … [Read more...] about Healing in Flames at the Museum of Glass