Traveling Exhibitions

Museum of Glass offers a variety of traveling exhibitions that highlight the diversity and excitement of the medium of glass. Since 2008, MOG has traveled exhibitions dedicated to bringing the appreciation of glass to an international audience. These traveling exhibitions are designed to have a wide appeal and are organized to be suitable for a variety of institutions. We invite you to browse our exhibitions currently available for travel.


Layo Bright (Nigerian, born 1991). Adebisi VII, 2020 Kiln-formed glass; 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 3 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Monique Meloche Gallery, Chicago, Illinois.

A Two-Way Mirror: Double Consciousness in Contemporary glass by black artists

Square Footage: Approximately 3000
Number of Works: 24 glass/mixed media sculptures; 4 wall-mounted works; ceiling mounted works; 3 installations
Rental Fee: $35,000, plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Fall 2023 – 2025
Publication: Possible digital publication
Download: Prospectus, Checklist, and Images to come
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass: Fall 2023 – Fall 2024

AVAILABILITY: November 2024 through 2027

Nancy Callan (American, born 1964). Luminescence Droplet, 2021. Blown and etched glass; 17 x 14 x 14 inches. Photo by Russell Johnson, courtesy of the artist.

Nancy Callan (American, born 1964). Luminescence Droplet, 2021. Blown and etched glass; 17 x 17 x 14 inches. Photo by Russell Johnson, courtesy of the artist.

Nancy Callan: Forces At Play

Square Footage: Approximately 3000
Number of Works: 32 glass vessels and small sculptures; 10 wall-mounted installations
Rental Fee: TBD; plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Jun 2025 – 2027
Publication: Exhibition Catalog TBD
Download: Prospectus | Checklist and Images to come
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass: Fall 2024 – May 2025

AVAILABILITY: Fall 2025 through 2028

Paul J. Stankard (American, born 1943). Mask and Golden Orb Botanical, 2001. Blown glass with flameworked elements; 4 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 9/16 in. (12.4 x 5.4 x 6.5 cm). Collection of Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, gift of the Robert M. Minkoff Foundation. 

Beauty Beyond Nature: The Glass Art of Paul Stankard

Square Footage: approximately 2,000
Number of Works: approximately 70 small glass paperweights and sculptures
Rental Fee: $25,000, plus pro-rated shipping
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Ongoing
Publication: Exhibition Catalog
Download: ProspectusChecklistImages
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass: November 12, 2011 – June 17, 2012
Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee: December 6, 2012 – April 21, 2013
Lowe Art Museum, Florida:  November 2, 2013 – January 5, 2014
Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass, Wisconsin: September 13, 2014 – February 15, 2015
WheatonArts, New Jersey : April 3 – December 30, 2018

AVAILABILITY: Currently available for dates in 2023 and ongoing.

Pierre D’Avesn (French, 1901–1990); Vase with spiral design, circa 1926-1931. Press-molded opal glass; 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. Collection of David Huchthausen. Photo by Lloyd Shugart, Studio413.

Pierre D’Avesn (French, 1901–1990); Vase with spiral design, circa 1926-1931. Press-molded opal glass; 7 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. Collection of David Huchthausen. Photo by Lloyd Shugart, Studio413.

ART DECO GLASS FROM THE DAVID HUCHTHAUSEN COLLECTION

Square Footage: Approximately 2,000
Number of Works: 124 glass vessels and small sculptures
Rental Fee: $24,700, plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Ongoing
Publication: Exhibition Catalog
Download: ProspectusChecklistImages
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass: October 8, 2016 – August 13, 2017
Huntsville Museum of Art, Alabama: June 21 – September 27, 2020
Museum of Texas Tech University, Texas: January 24 – April 25, 2021
Woodson Art Museum, Wisconsin: March – June 2022
Biggs Museum of American Art, Delaware: November 4, 2022 – February 19, 2023
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Indiana: April 2 – August 6, 2023
Hunter Museum of American Art, Tennessee: May 24 – September 2, 2024

AVAILABILITY: September 2023 – April 2024. Available for dates in October 2024 and ongoing.

Preston Singletary (American Tlingit, born 1963); White Raven, 2017. Blown, hot-sculpted, and sand-carved glass; steel stand; 18 1/2 × 7 × 9 in. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Russell Johnson.

PRESTON SINGLETARY: RAVEN AND THE BOX OF DAYLIGHT

Square Footage: 5,000 - 7,000
Number of Works: 28 glass sculptures, 5 wall mounted pieces, and 3 installations
Rental Fee: $150,000, plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Video: Hot Shop Live with Preston Singletary
Publication: Fully-illustrated Exhibition Catalog
Open Dates: Ongoing
Download: ProspectusChecklist | Images
Press: CBS News
Tour Dates: 
Museum of Glass: October 3, 2018 – September 2, 2019
Wichita Art Museum, Kansas: February 1 – January 17, 2021
National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC: 2021, January 28, 2022 – January 29, 2023
Chrysler Museum of Art, Virginia: March 3, 2023 – July 2, 2023
Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma: November 11, 2023 – April 28, 2024

AVAILABILITY: June - October 2024
HOLD: November 2024 - August 2025

Ingalena Klenell (Swedish, born 1949) and Beth Lipman (American, born 1971); Landscape (detail), 2008-2010. Kiln-formed glass; 156 x 443 x 252 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, gift of the artists. Photo by Russell Johnson and J…

Ingalena Klenell (Swedish, born 1949) and Beth Lipman (American, born 1971); Landscape (detail), 2008-2010. Kiln-formed glass; 156 x 443 x 252 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, gift of the artists. Photo by Russell Johnson and Jeff Curtis.

LANDSCAPE BY INGALENA KLENELL AND BETH LIPMAN

Square Footage: 3,000
Number of Works: 1 large-scale installation with approximately 400 components
Rental Fee: Negotiable, plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Ongoing 
Publication: Exhibition Catalog
Download: Prospectus Images
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass (as part of Glimmering Gone): October 23, 2010 - March 11, 2011
Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA: January 18, 2014 - June 8, 2014

AVAILABILITY: Currently available for dates in 2023 and ongoing.

Duncan Noah (age 11), made by Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team; Green Guy, 2006. Blown and hot-sculpted glass with applied bits; 19 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Threshold Group. Photo by Russell J…

Duncan Noah (age 11), made by Museum of Glass Hot Shop Team; Green Guy, 2006. Blown and hot-sculpted glass with applied bits; 19 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 5 in. Collection of Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, sponsored by Threshold Group. Photo by Russell Johnson and Jeff Curtis.

kids design glass

Square Footage: Approximately 3,000
Number of Works: 52 glass sculptures
Rental Fee: $30,000, plus pro-rated shipping to be determined as bookings are finalized
Duration: Negotiable
Open Dates: Ongoing
Publication: Exhibition Catalog
Download: ProspectusChecklistImages
Tour Dates:
Museum of Glass: October 31, 2009 - October 30, 2011
Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA: January 18, 2014 - June 8, 2014
Minnetrista, Muncie, IN: September 17, 2016 - January 8, 2017
Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA: April 10, 2018 - October 7, 2018

AVAILABILITY: Currently available for dates in 2023 and ongoing.


Interested in a Traveling Exhibition?

Contact our Curatorial Department for more information using the form below or by calling 253.284.4705.