medium

: Glass

Vittorio Costantini. Entomological Specimens. Vittorio Costantini (Italian, born 1944). Entomological Specimens. Hot-sculpted glass. The George R. Stroemple Collection, A Stroemple/Stirek Collaboration.

Field Notes references the practice of natural historians, professional and amateur, recording observations while being in nature.

The innately curious artists in this exhibition have trained their prodigious skills in glass in the same way, honoring the natural world in their work, and reminding the viewer of the marvelous phenomena outside of the studio walls.

Tacoma,
WA
Exhibitions + Shows
Glass Mixed Media Other
Spring Fair brings out the crowds! Todd Herzberg

This premier Nashville tradition celebrates and supports American handmade crafts on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop unique, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning Tennessee artists. You’ll meet the artist, learn what inspires them, and discover how they take raw materials and transform them into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artisans.

Nashville,
TN
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Fall Fair Exhbitors set up their booths adjacent to Nashville's Parthenon. Todd Herzberg

Every fall this premier Nashville event celebrates and supports handmade American crafts at Centennial Park.  Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning artists from across the country.  Meet the artists and learn what inspires them. Discover how they transform raw materials into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artists.

Nashville,
TN
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Details of 2024 Best of Tennessee Award winners: L-R Michael Anderson, Carlton Wilkinson, Stephen Forrester, Shannon Ferguson, Donna Risso. Images provided by the artists.

The Best of Tennessee Craft exhibition is a state-wide, juried, biennial exhibition presented by Tennessee Craft, the most visible and respected craft organization in the State. The exhibition celebrates contemporary and traditional crafts and showcases the high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists.

We are honored to be partnering with the Art Museum of the University of Memphis for this prestigious biennial event.

Memphis,
TN
Exhibitions + Shows Workshops + Courses
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington. Photo courtesy of Museum of Glass

The mission of Museum of Glass is to ignite creativity, fuel discovery, and enrich lives through glass and glassmaking.

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Museum of Glass is a premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio.

The Museum has established a reputation for hosting impactful and engaging artist residencies, organizing and exhibiting nationally traveling exhibitions, and creating unique programs for visitors, all while building a growing permanent collection chronicling the development of modern and contemporary glass.

Tacoma,
WA
Museum
Glass
Amber Jensen weaves in her studio. Amber Jensen, photo by Caroline Yang

On July 18-19, 2026, the American Craft Council will launch National Craft Open Studios Weekend — a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of more than 1,500 craft artists across the country.

This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season.

Artist Open Studio Celebrations + Gatherings
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Watch live glassblowing demos by renowned glass artists. Photo courtesy of Pilchuck Glass School

Pilchuck Glass School’s annual Spring Tours are a unique opportunity to tour the historic Pilchuck campus and watch live glassblowing demonstrations by renowned glass artists.

We have a wide variety of experiences available from an off the beaten path hiking tour to a concert complete with handblown goblets and wine!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to experience one of the Northwest’s hidden gems.

Stanwood,
WA
Artist Open Studio Other
Glass
Pilchuck Glass School is where the glass world comes together. Photo courtesy of Pilchuck Glass School

Pilchuck Glass School is an international center for glass art education. Our serene campus in Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains amidst a working tree farm.

From May through September every year, Pilchuck’s progam offers a series of courses as well as residencies for established artists in all media. Summer sessions vary in length and offer concurrent courses in a variety of glassworking processes for artists of all skill levels. Small workshops taught by world-renowned artists emphasize experimentation and teamwork while fostering individual initiative and expression.

Pilchuck also offers residences for both emerging and established artists during the fall and spring.

New and experienced artists alike often make tremendous conceptual and artistic progress in their short time at Pilchuck. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists.

Stanwood,
WA
Craft School
Glass
Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Flower Garden, glass tesserae tiles, 1958. Photo by Dario Diovisalvi, courtesy of Billings Auction.

Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman explores the legacy of mid-century designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman alongside new works by Porfirio Gutiérrez, Jolie Ngo, and Vince Skelly.

Celebrating bold design and California modernism, the exhibition highlights ceramics, textiles, mosaics, wood, and metal. As part of the show, Craft Contemporary’s Maker-in-Residence program transforms the second floor into an active studio with rotating residencies by Piece by Piece and Vince Skelly.

Los Angeles,
CA
Exhibitions + Shows Workshops + Courses
Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Furnace Stack at WheatonArts in Millville, NJ. Photo by WheatonArts

WheatonArts engages artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity through diverse programs, exhibitions, educational initiatives, residencies, and other opportunities for artists.

With over five decades of history, WheatonArts is renowned regionally, nationally, and internationally for its unique collections and programs.

Located in Millville, the birthplace of America’s glass industry, WheatonArts houses the Museum of American Glass, featuring the most comprehensive collections of American glass, and is one of only ten museums in New Jersey to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Millville,
NJ
Arts/Cultural Organization Museum
Clay Glass Mixed Media
Pat Courtney Gold, (Wasco/Tlingit, 1939–2022), Sally’s Hidden Secret, 1999, cotton and chenille yarn, beads, and denim rim, 6¾” x 5”. Museum purchase with funds provided by Wildhorse Casino, Collection of Maryhill Museum of Art

During 2026, Maryhill Museum of Art’s Indigenous Peoples of North America Gallery will feature contemporary works by Cara Romero (Chemehuevi, b. 1977), Pat Courtney Gold (Wasco/Tlingit, 1939–2022), and other artists. Its overall display of 750+ items showcases baskets from throughout the United States and beadwork from the interior Pacific Northwest.

Newly installed cases featuring objects from the Great Basin, Woodlands/Great Lakes, and Plains are also on view.

Goldendale,
WA
Exhibitions + Shows
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Wood

Mentors + Apprentices: Work from the 2026 Craft Apprentice Program.

The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, announce the opening of the 11th annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, opening October 2, 2026 from 5-7pm.

The exhibition features new work made over seven months by mentors and apprentices in Maine and New Hampshire.

Edgecomb,
ME
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Anchorage Museum entrance in winter. Credit: Anchorage Museum

The Anchorage Museum is a place of ideas and transformation, narratives and perspectives, and resilient and relevant communities, responsive to a rapidly changing world toward a better future for all.

Our mission is to be a museum for people, place, planet, and potential, in service of a sustainable and equitable North, with creativity and imagination for what is possible.

Located in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the museum sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Dena’ina and is committed to recognizing and honoring the land, culture, and language of the Dena’ina people.

Anchorage,
AK
Museum
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
The American Swedish Institute. ASI

The American Swedish Institute is one of the leading museums and cultural centers in Minnesota offering transformative arts and culture experiences centered around learning, reflection, and collaboration. Explore our historic Turnblad Mansion, Minnesota’s only castle—a must-see gem on the National Register of Historic Places.

Discover Nordic art and craft and immerse yourself in our museum exhibitions and collections of Swedish American culture and history. Learn about our variety of art, handcrafts, food, language programs, and more through workshops and events for all ages.

Your experience won’t be complete without browsing our unique items in our museum gift shop and dining at ASI’s award-winning restaurant FIKA Café featuring a seasonally inspired New Nordic menu.

Minneapolis,
MN
Arts/Cultural Organization Museum
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Photo inside of the Lipscomb Art Gallery at the South Carolina State Museum. Courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum

This professionally juried-exhibition highlights South Carolina’s contemporary craft scene as part of the national Handwork 2026 initiative.

Featuring 10–12 artists working in fiber, ceramics, wood, and mixed media, the show emphasizes both heritage and innovation. Many of the works will be created specifically for this exhibition, underscoring the ongoing evolution of craft practices in the state.

Columbia,
SC
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Talks + Conferences
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood