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Pictured at the Agnes Varis Closing Dinner are Larry Pitterman, Chair of the UrbanGlass Board; Varis Trustees Paul Feuerman and George Svokos; Cynthia Manocherian, a Board member since 1988, holding up the dinner program featuring UrbanGlass on the cover.

Friday September 21, 2018 | by Unavailable

Closing Dinner for the Agnes Varis Trust

On September 20, 2018, UrbanGlass board members Cynthia Manocherian and Larry Pitterman attended the closing dinner for the Agnes Varis Trust, which provided the keystone gift to UrbanGlass that helped pay for the major renovation of its longtime Downtown Brooklyn facility with a pivotal gift that got the institution to the grand reopening and glass ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Bloomberg in October 2013. The Agnes Varis event was held at the Julliard School, which was itself a grant recipient.…

The Weight of Things Digital 3D render. 2017

Friday August 3, 2018 | by Unavailable

Interview with our new Education Coordinator Tim Belliveau

Tim Belliveau will be joining the UrbanGlass team as the new Education Coordinator. We caught up with Tim to discuss his advance into the art world and get to know him a little better. Read more about his approach to the medium of glass and what he envisions for the future. …

Untitled, 2017. Digital C-print.

Tuesday June 5, 2018 | by Unavailable

Interview with Studio Resident Denzel Russell

Since 2016, UrbanGlass has offered Studio Residencies to artists who are already working independently in glass to continue an existing body of work or take on new projects. In 2018 we are thrilled to welcome Amy Lemaire, Anna Riley, Denzel Russell, and Wil Sideman as Residents. Get to know Denzel and hear about what he will be up to at UrbanGlass this year.…

Honoree David Picket Executive Director Cybele Maylone And Honoree Amber Cowan

Honoree David Picket, Executive Director Cybele Maylone, and Honoree Amber Cowen

Wednesday May 16, 2018 | by Unavailable

UrbanGlass 2018 Gala and Auction

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On Wednesday, May 9th 250 supporters and friends joined UrbanGlass to celebrate the accomplishments of artist Amber Cowan and David L. Picket, President of Gotham Organization. …

Ashley Goodwyn

Wednesday April 25, 2018 | by Unavailable

UrbanGlass 2018 Gala and Auction Centerpieces

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Each year UrbanGlass commissions artists to make unique centerpieces for our gala dinner. This year, artists Ashley Goodwyn, Helena Parriott, Mia Sartori, and Annie Shepherd were selected to create the objects that will grace each table at our May 9th event. In keeping with the evening’s central theme, each artist was challenged to make work that highlighted renewal and reuse. …

Wednesday December 13, 2017 | by Unavailable

UrbanGlass' 40th Birthday Party!

Thank you for celebrating our 40th Birthday with us! To view more party images, please "Like us" on Facebook! …

Lynda Benglis
Albumen II, 2017
Blown glass and steel
7 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 15"

Tuesday November 28, 2017 | by Unavailable

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows

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As part of our holiday partnership with Bergdorf Goodman four incredible artists have made new bodies of work.…