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
Upcoming Exhibitions
A TWO-way mirror: DOUBLE CONSCIOUSNESS IN CONTEMPORARY GLASS BY BLACK ARTISTS
Opens October 21, 2023
The Salmon School
Opens November 18, 2023
Nancy Callan: Forces at Play
Opens Fall 2024
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
Rights and Reproduction Policy
Cover photo from MAESTRO ALFREDO BARBINI: NATURE, MYTH, AND MAGIC, THE DAVID HUCHTHAUSEN COLLECTION