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Playful Characters
  • October 30th, 2023
    5:30 pm - 8:00 pm


Join us for a night of togetherness at UrbanGlass in the Hot Shop on Monday Oct 30th, 2023. Marc Barreda will be onsite demonstrating how to make trick glasses and Kitty Lameris will join in via zoom for a virtual presentation to share further insights found in their research. Their book Trick Glasses will be available for purchase at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.


Doors open at 5:30 PM, the Demo begins at 6.

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Sita Syamini: A Land of Fractured Jewels
  • October 18th – December 1st, 2023

Sita's Window Gallery exhibition features installations and landscapes with gemstones mined throughout America. The stones are encased in borosilicate, soft and recycled glass using traditional and non-traditional glassblowing and flameworking techniques.

Opening Reception October 18th from 6-9 PM.

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Open Studios: Fall in the City 2023
  • September 23rd, 2023
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Join us for Open Studios: Fall in the City 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!

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Drawn to Glass: Teen Gallery Sketching (FREE)
  • August 17th, 2023
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Calling NYC teens! Get inspired by artwork and create some of your own with a drop-in drawing session in our Agnes Varis Art Center. Explore our biennial exhibition of recent MFA graduates and sketch in the gallery from works in the exhibit. This exhibition features installations, sculptures and prints that all utilize glass from five different artists of all backgrounds. Stay and develop drawings for the whole event, or swing by for a quick doodle. Optional group share and discussion throughout! Art materials and snacks are provided, but feel free to bring your trusty sketchbook.

This event is FREE with registration — spread the word and bring a friend!

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Cruising Glass: Panel Discussion
  • July 12th, 2023
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a panel discussion with all of the participating artists of our biennial MFA exhibition titled Cruising Glass. This panel will be moderated by the jurors of the exhibition, UrbanGlass's Curator-at-Large Alpesh Kantilal Patel and guest juror matt lambert.

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