A few weeks ago, UrbanGlass was invited to participate in the Day of Glass during IntersectChicago, a virtual art fair replacing SOFA Chicago for the 2020 edition due to COVID-19. The fair focused on three-dimensional artworks that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art, fiber arts, and design. …

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Still Life painting flourished as a genre of its own in the early 1600s, particularly in the Netherlands. These paintings often feature depictions of Venetian and Germanic glass, symbols of high society, and an increasingly global world. …

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November Studio Closures: Tuesday, November 3rd (Election Day), Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th (Thanksgiving) Happy Halloween! Time to eat some much deserved candy! Here are three glass-related(ish), Halloween movie recommendations for this weekend…

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When the Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC) invited us to collaborate on a rescheduled Earth Day celebration in the park, we jumped at the chance! With the intersection of glass and botany in mind, we designed an art activity inspired by a traditional glassmaking technique called fusing…

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For reopening updates please visit urbanglass.org/studio/covid. If you are looking to book time in the studio, please read our 2020 Recovery: Health and Safety Community Policy to review our new safety protocols. We look forward to seeing you back! …

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We were thrilled to revive the magical spirit of live demonstrations this week as we hosted our first ever Virtual Neon Demonstration! Developed in partnership with the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, the demo was our contribution to their annual GOALS for Girls summer intensive.…

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Bloomberg Arts Intern Ana Stavarache virtually joins Bianca Abreu of AUR Jewelry to discuss her color-changing glass and metal jewelry. …

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Bloomberg Arts Intern Julia Alteen virtually sat down with Grace Whiteside to talk about their work in relation to their identity and how the recent political climate has impacted them.…

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UrbanGlass has started taking steps to bring our staff back into the building, and evaluate each of our programs to ensure they can open safely and as soon as possible. As of this week, our Agnes Varis Art Center is officially open to the public.…

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Expanding on the concept of Deborah Czeresko’s legendary Venetian-Style Taco Holders, as seen on Netflix’ competitive glassblowing show Blown Away, the artist has created a complete cocktail set that includes two Venetian-Style Taco Holders, two Venetian-Style Shot glasses and a Venetian-Style Tequila Decanter with Worm Stopper to bring your happy hour plans to the next level. This playful take on a tequila set was created in support of UrbanGlass and the Audre Lorde Project.…

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