Image from UrbanGlass@Home Episode 4: Candy Fusing with Karina.
Thursday July 9, 2020 | by UrbanGlass Staff
From the factual to the frivolous, UrbanGlass@Home tackles some of our most pressing quarantine questions, such as how to use the internet & Instagram to help boost your creative practice, understanding grant applications, or even how to get your glass fix from home using hard candy and an oven! …
Wednesday July 3, 2019 | by Abram Deslauriers
"A map in itself gives you a lot of information about a location, and absolutely nothing at the same time." Artist Annie Shepherd discusses her fascination with cartography and how teaching has impacted her practice.…
Polytope Ashtray by Andrew Hughes
Tuesday April 23, 2019 | by Abram Deslauriers
Artist Andrew Hughes shares some of his process, including the inspiration for the Prism Candlesticks at UrbanGlass|ware. …
Red and Grey Anemone Earrings and Pendant by Cecilia Lopez-Bravo
Monday February 4, 2019 | by Abram Deslauriers
Searching for the perfect gift for a special someone in your life? UrbanGlass|ware has you covered!…
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 UrbanGlass Staff
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 UrbanGlass Staff
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 UrbanGlass Staff
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 Cowen
Wednesday May 16, 2018 | by UrbanGlass Staff
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 UrbanGlass Staff
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 January 31, 2018 | by Abram Deslauriers
Give the gift of handmade jewelry this Valentine's Day.…
