Join artist James Akers for a presentation on his current residency at UrbanGlass, where he is developing new colors of neon through collaborations with professional glassblowers. During the residency, new glass tubing colors are being created and paired with custom phosphor blends to produce unique illuminated hues.
Continue ReadingLecture with Dr. Lyudmyla Smakova held at UrbanGlass with virtual option to attend
Continue ReadingJoin us for Open Studios and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an afternoon of art making and exciting demonstrations in UrbanGlass’ 17,000 sq ft studios. Sign up for one activity or try them all!
Continue ReadingSee the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass, meet friendly local artists and shop a pop-up Studio Sale featuring beautiful glassware and jewelry crafted by our community.
Continue ReadingDon’t miss The Bead Project Trunk Show on May 20th, from 3- 6PM!
The Bead Project is a unique scholarship program at UrbanGlass that empowers economically disadvantaged women, femmes, and gender non-conforming individuals in NYC to learn glass beadmaking and entrepreneurship. Over 10 weeks, participants take part in both studio and classroom coursework where they develop skills in a variety of glass bead techniques, jewelry fabrication and design, product marketing, and practical strategies for launching a successful small business.
Continue ReadingRipe for the Picking is a super-sized, pseudo-ecological, installation that exists to transport viewers into the horribly delightful glass jungle that is created specifically for a fishbowl feeling, window gallery show.
Opening reception May 13, from 6-8 PM.
Continue ReadingIn a city of over 7 million trees, have you ever wondered who they are? Join felicity machado, last session's Studio Artist in Residence, in an interactive Zine Workshop to learn about the Pin Oak.
Continue ReadingTake a cinematic journey into the life and vision of Bertil Vallien, one of today’s most influential glass artists.
Join us for a special screening of The Master, an intimate and visually compelling documentary about Bertil Vallien, one of the most influential and visionary glass artists of our time and currently on display in our Robert Lehman Gallery.
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