With the energy of a summer day at the beach in mind, we will take you through three demonstrations in our studio showcasing a variety of glassmaking techniques.
Continue ReadingOuter Special, a series of installations made by artists Lucia Riffel and Lily Reeves, imagines this space as an alternate reality; one that fluctuates between digital utopia and a dismal, dystopian, post-human landscape.
Teachers and administrators across disciplines are invited to join us for an interactive evening of conversation and discovery.
Continue ReadingJoin UrbanGlass for a private event in our 17,000 square foot studios, featuring 2019 Visiting Artist Dean Erdmann as they recreate two life-sized ATV tires through the process of mold blowing in our professional hotshop.
Continue ReadingDiscover and celebrate the wonders of glass as a material that reflects, refracts, and makes up the walls and windows of our city! Join us for an afternoon of demonstrations and hands-on activities in our studio.
Opening reception is Wednesday, January 15th 6-8PM. Artist talk at 5:45PM, open to the public.
But I Don't Mind. is an installation of new works by Stephanie Sara Lifshutz, that embodies her experience as a feminist Jewish woman navigating the Neon Studio Industry.
Continue ReadingIf you’re interested in learning how NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship can help your project by applying to grants and fundraising, and to learn how to apply for a NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship, please join us at an upcoming information session.
Continue ReadingEnjoy an afternoon behind-the-scenes in UrbanGlass’ 17,000 square foot glass studios learning the various ways glass techniques can be used for making jewelry. In collaboration with NYC Jewelry Week, demonstrations will show how glassblowing, neon, coldworking, and much more can be used to create beautiful wearable forms!
Continue ReadingUrbanGlass presents UrbanSparkle, an annual holiday exhibition of artists exploring the material of glass as adornment. Featuring work by James Akers, Mary Ancel, Bianca Abreu, Penelope Rakov and Luisa Restrepo.
