The Practice of Paying Attention

July 18th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In conjunction with the Alchemy exhibition at BRIC, this panel discussion between exhibition artist and current UrbanGlass studio resident Anna Riley, art historian Ana Matisse Donefer-Hickie of the Making & Knowing Project, poet Leonard Nalenz of Project 404, and D. Graham Burnett of The Order of the Third Bird, to discuss new and innovative ways of experiencing/producing knowledge. The panel will be moderated by the visual artist Caroline Woolard.

Visiting Instructor Talk with Ella Varvio

June 21st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Artist-designer Ella Varvio will give a lecture on her work and studio practice in Graal techniques that were developed in Sweden.

Free with RSVP.

Planters Trade

June 20th – August 6th, 2018

Courtney McCloskey's Planters Trade is a showcase and installation of glass and ceramic planters. We invite you to trade a planter of your own creation with other artists in the community. Planter for a planter. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 23, 4 - 6pm

Public Lecture with Daniel Clayman

June 8th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join artist Daniel Clayman for a public lecture about his work and recent projects, including Radiant Landscape, his exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ.

Summer Professional Development: Making Images that Count!

June 1st, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join photographer Alyssa Kirsten for a conversation about modern day image making. With our world so over-saturated with imagery, how do you make your work stand out? And more importantly, how do you make your images count?!

Donor Event: UrbanGlass on the GlassBarge!

May 24th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

As a thank you to our generous supporters, please join UrbanGlass for a fabulous evening on Corning's GlassBarge. Enjoy hors d'ouevres and drinks while observing skilled glass artists at work on this unique vessel docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

On Reflection

May 23rd – July 28th, 2018

Curated by Bridget Donlon. Featuring work by: Rowena Harris, Jim Hodges, Cara Lynch, Esther Ruiz, Patrice Renee Washington and Kate Shepherd

Opening reception: Wednesday, May 23, 6-8pm

2018 UrbanGlass Gala & Auction After Party!

May 9th, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us for a fabulous evening in UrbanGlass' stunning 17,000 square foot studios! Enjoy desserts, drinks and the performance, GAMENIGHT, to support UrbanGlass' year round programming!