Exhibitions

The galleries at Museum of Glass are dedicated to both temporary exhibitions, as well as works from our Permanent Collections that feature twentieth and twenty-first-century glass. Our exhibitions span a wide range of topics and convey the meanings and motivations of diverse artists with the help of our Curatorial Team.

Furthermore, exhibitions at Museum of Glass aim to highlight the diversity inherent to the material of glass and glassmaking techniques, and engage audiences who are unfamiliar with the art form.

“Because studio glass is merging with contemporary glass, and starting to meld with other art mediums, we as curators are building something in real-time.” - Katie Buckingham, Curator

 

Currently on View

ILLUMINATE: GLASS ART FOR EARLY LEARNERS

April, 29 2023 – March 2024

SHE BENDS: REDEFINING NEON LEGACY

February 11, 2023 – October 29, 2023

Boundless Curiosity: A Journey with Robert Minkoff 

April 2, 2022 – September 24, 2023

out of the vault: family meal

July 1, 2023 – 2024

Kids Design Glass

2009 – Ongoing

 

Upcoming Exhibitions


Installations

Fluent Steps

2009 – Ongoing

Gathering the Light

2003 – Ongoing

Side by Side

August 23, 2023 - September 28, 2023

Past Exhibitions

Traveling Exhibitions


Exhibition Proposals

Museum of Glass invites exhibition proposals from artists, independent curators, scholars, partner institutions, and community members. Exhibition proposals should be directed to the Collections/Exhibitions Manager and will be reviewed by the Museum’s exhibition committee on a quarterly basis. In general, Museum of Glass considers exhibitions two to five years in advance.

Exhibition proposals must include:

  • explanation of how the exhibition complements, enhances, and fulfills the mission at Museum of Glass

  • checklist of artworks to be exhibited (including sample images)

  • description of the theme and content of exhibition

  • proposed timing and space for display at the Museum

  • list of possible related educational activities and programs

  • proposed budget

  • proposed timeline of tasks and deadlines

  • list of any visual or media equipment need for the exhibition

  • proposed sponsorship partners and plan for publicity/media coverage 

Look! See? The Colors and Letters of Jen Elek and Jeremy Bert, Organize by the artists, 2014. Photo by Duncan Price, collection of Museum of Glass.


Rights and Reproduction Policy

Cover photo from MAESTRO ALFREDO BARBINI: NATURE, MYTH, AND MAGIC, THE DAVID HUCHTHAUSEN COLLECTION