Every year, The Studio welcomes tens of thousands of Museum visitors to glassmaking through its Make Your Own Glass program.

These short sessions introduce participants to the magic of glass blowing, fusing, sandblasting, beadmaking, or engraving.

This much-loved, family-friendly program connects people of all ages and skill levels to traditional crafts, and this year, we’re celebrating Museum and Studio anniversaries with an all-star lineup of returning projects inspired by past exhibitions.

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The Clay Studio is proud to present Our Community, a biennial, open call exhibition that highlights the inspiring work being made by artists who are part of The Clay Studio as Students, Associate Artists, Interns, Staff, Board, and Teaching Artists.

The work on view encompasses the range of what inspires our artists, including: global cultures, traditional techniques, 3D printing, slip casting, installation art, humor, and political activism.

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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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Step into a winter wonderland at the Starworks Holiday Market, featuring thousands of hand-blown glass ornaments, trees, snowmen, Moravian stars, and more!

Discover original holiday creations from our Glass, Metal, and Ceramic artists, including the exclusive Signature Series.

Shop in person at the School House Gallery or online starting November 22, 2025– each purchase supports Starworks’ mission to inspire creativity and community.

Donors shop as early as November 15

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Join us for TRANSFORMATION, the Starworks Benefit & Auction.

Assist in creating a new installation with renowned artist Therman Statom, enjoy a catered luncheon with live jazz, and meet guest artists.

The highlight: the Maker’s Dozen Auction featuring 13 curated works including works by Sergei Isupov, Janina Myronowa, Juana Gomez Ramirez, Cedric Mitchell, Paul Stankard, and others.

Proceeds support Starworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Saturday, October 25

11am-3pm

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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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Co-Curator Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish Tribe) partners with BIMA to present a survey of Indigenous (Native American and First Nations) craft artists, working in traditional and contemporary forms. Media will include fiber/textiles, wood carving, ceramics, glass, and jewelry art. Wearables will include both ceremonial regalia and fashion items.

More than twenty artists who have lived and worked in the Salish Sea region are featured, including Larry (Ulaaq) Ahvakana, Peg Deam, Joe Feddersen, Denita and Joey Holmes, Barbara Lawrence, Betty Pasco, Preston Singletary, and Jennifer Angaiak Wood.

Sigo is the Director of the Suquamish Research & Strategic Development Department, which includes the Suquamish Foundation. She has advised and assisted BIMA with previous Indigenous exhibitions and programs, and is on BIMA’s Advisory Council. Indigenous Craft is the fourth major Indigenous exhibition BIMA has produced since opening in 2013.

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The Puget Sound region is rich with educational and studio-based resources for artists. This group exhibition is curated with members of regional Craft-based programs and professional groups.

These include Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, BIMA, Bloedel Reserve, Hilltop Artists, Lakeside School, Museum of Glass, Northwest Designer Craftartists, Seward Park Clay Studio, and Suquamish Tribe.

Artists include:

• Kristina Batiste
• Jacob Foran
• Peter Jacobsen
• Ian Lawrence
• Jacki Moseley
• Anna Nardelli
• James Nelson
• Lynnette Sandbloom
• Stephanie Tayengco

The adjacent gallery features select craft artworks from BIMA’s Permanent Art Collection.

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American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region.

Participate in fun hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts partners, shop handmade work by early career artists, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors.

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