As part of a long-term collaboration with the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center of the Seneca Nation of Indians, the Museum will present an installation focused on the use of glass in the art, history, and culture of the Seneca people, on whose ancestral land the Corning Museum of Glass is located.

The installation will examine the introduction of glass beads by European traders and the economic importance of beadwork made by Seneca and other Haudenosaunee women.

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The Junior Curator program provides students in grades 8–12 with true curatorial experience, promoting their voices to the wider community.

Participants receive training from educators, curators, registrars, librarians, and other staff to create an exhibition of their own design that is seen by thousands of visitors from around the world.

The 2026 Junior Curator cohort will open their show in June.

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In Netflix’s competition series Blown Away, talented glass artists from across North America and the globe competed in timed glassblowing challenges.

In the exhibition Blown Away: Where Are They Now, the pressures of the camera have been removed, and the artists have submitted top-of-the-line work that exemplifies their artistic practices.

No time limits, no thematic constraints, and from the comfort of their own studios—find your favorites, and see what they’re up to!  

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Founded by Louis C. Tiffany (1848–1933), a leading tastemaker in America, the Tiffany Studios employed hundreds of artists and artisans who turned Tiffany’s expansive vision into decorative objects and complete interior decorations, with glass as a primary material.

Stop by the 35 Centuries of Glass Galleries to witness some of their most inspired creations.

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A cornerstone of the visitor experience at the Corning Museum of Glass is watching glass come to life at our live demonstrations at multiple venues across the Museum and The Studio.

Professional artists present glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations daily, narrated by our team to share every detail of the process in a concise, informative, and fascinating fashion.

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The Crystal City Gallery shares the story of how Corning became one of the premier centers for glass cutting in the United States, while Corning Glass Works simultaneously became established as a manufacturer of science and specialty glass. Stunning crystal creations await, from a punch bowl fit for royalty to a crystal model of the town of Corning itself.

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Tough Stuff: Women in the American Glass Studio showcases the work of female glass artists in 1960s and ‘70s America. The exhibition broadens the story of glass in America by looking more expansively at the breadth of studio artists who were working with the material in innovative ways.

The exhibition marks the first project by the Museum to focus on the ingenuity of female artists working in glass.

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Ballroom culture imagined through 19th-century Pre-Raphaelite paintings is central in Jamie Vasta’s exhibition, House of Roses.

Known for her contemporary figurative works made entirely of bombastic bits of glitter and a little glue, Vasta reimagines art history with a queer lens.

The glitter portraits draw inspiration from the bearing, and metaphor in Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Rousing and restaged with queer identities in full bloom, Vasta’s fictive family are gorgeous, tattooed and costumed

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Begun in 2018 and completed in 2020, John Paul Morabito unveils their series of religious tapestries with a subtle but explicit intervention, cloaking 15th- and 16th-century Renaissance paintings of Madonna and Child in flamboyant colors of drag—a Queer allegory turning sacred to Camp.

Morabito remediates devotional paintings by artists such as DaVinci and Botticelli with accentuated day-glow colors and a stigmata presentation shimmering with gold beaded fringe.

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Opening February 7, 2026

Starworks is proud to present Off-Leash!, a captivating exhibition by ceramic artist Ryan Osborne.

This show builds on his acclaimed Eternal Dog series, which was originally inspired by the loss of his beloved dog, Ella.

Through his work, Ryan explores grief, memory, and the joy of canine companionship. In Off-Leash!, new pieces expand the series into playful, expressive forms that radiate warmth and vitality.

Open to the public Monday-Saturday

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Curated by Colette Gaiter, this exhibition offers a broad view of artists’ books by Black artists, combining words, images, and materials in both traditional and experimental ways. Some works share personal stories, others explore history and identity. These books challenge narrow views, honor past creators, and invite reflection on Black experiences—expanding the boundaries of book art through powerful and creative expression.

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Pratt Fine Arts Center, founded in Seattle’s Central District and named for civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, has been a creative hub for 50 years. Offering year-round, affordable classes and studios, Pratt supports artists of all ages and skill levels. Disciplines include glass, sculpture, jewelry, paper, and 2D media. This exhibition features work by Pratt students, instructors, board members, and staff, reflecting the center’s vibrant and inclusive arts community.

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Guest curators Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish) and Miranda Belarde-Lewis (Zuni/Tlingit) present a survey of Indigenous craft artists from the Salish Sea region, spanning Washington and British Columbia.

Featuring both traditional and contemporary works, media include regalia, textiles, carving, ceramics, glass, and jewelry.

This marks BIMA’s fourth major Indigenous exhibition—an inspiring celebration of cultural knowledge, innovation, and living tradition.

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BIMA is planning a retrospective of the late master metalsmith Heikki Seppa, originally from Finland, who passed away in 2010.

After decades teaching at Washington University in St. Louis, he retired and later married Bainbridge Island jewelry artist Laurie A. Lyall.

Through a major legacy gift from Lyall and other collectors, BIMA acquired over 45 signature works, including jewelry, hollowware, and decorative art, showcasing techniques Seppa taught and pioneered.

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The Puget Sound region offers rich resources for craft artists.

This group exhibition features nominees from over 20 craft-based programs and organizations, including Pilchuck Glass School, Pratt Fine Arts Center, NAAM, Wing Luke Museum, Seattle Metals Guild, House of Welcome, Schack Art Center, BARN, Port Townsend School of the Arts, Northwest Designer Craftartists, and Hilltop Glass Program.

The show highlights emerging talent and challenges traditional craft boundaries.

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