Greg Piercy has dedicated his life to the youth of our community. Born and raised in Tacoma, Greg taught at Hilltop Artists since the organization’s inception and helped to build the glass hot shops at both Hilltop Heritage (formerly Jason…
After an inspiring and rewarding search, Hilltop Artists is delighted to add a new instructor to the team. Beginning this September, Hilltop Artists welcomes glass artist Jonathan Bolivar who will join Jason Mouer and Samantha Scalise as an instructor in…
After an exhaustive search that ranged throughout the last year, we are delighted that thanks to Williams, our search is over! Beginning May 10th, Hilltop Artists will grow our team by adding new Outreach Services Manager Williams Pelegrin. Said Executive…
Check out our three part Holiday Glassblowing demonstration where the Hilltop Artists team works together to take on the challenge of making a huge snowperson! And then watch our Hilltop Artists Spotlight on Alum Doug Burgess https://youtu.be/n0-RidNI9jQ Live Holiday Glassblowing…
Make friends, and build your understanding and skill in glass arts through the Hilltop Artists After-School programs at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Silas High School! After School at each school meets four times a week. Hilltop Heritage Middle School:…
Attention students! Hilltop Artists is eagerly awaiting when we can safely return to our hot shops to work with you. Until further notice Team Production is on hold. When we can transition into the next phase (in-person production), we will…
In the early morning hours of July 19, 2020, the American glass community lost a shining star. Dylan Christopher Atkinson-Betz passed away suddenly at the age of 30. Born on December 13, 1989, in Tacoma, Washington, Dylan leaves behind his…
Last updated July 8, 2020 No New Summer Programs We continue to host virtual programming through the summer with existing students, and we have begun two new cohorts in our Arts Connect program, but since we continue to be unable…
We are sad to announce that our Outreach Manager, Kathy Anderson, will be leaving Hilltop Artists after twelve years of incredible service. She is leaving to pursue her own artwork (follow her on Instagram and Etsy), to travel (first stop,…
