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Hilltop Artists Awards and Volunteer Appreciation

August 3rd is the final day of the Hilltop Artists residency at the Museum of Glass where our young artists work with the MOG team to create spectacular centerpieces for our Luncheon.
Join Hilltop Artists as we kick off a season of Better Futures at Museum of Glass. We’ll honor our community, give guests an inside look at the upcoming Hilltop Artists Better Futures Luncheon, and Dr. Kim Keith will share the story of Hilltop Artists and our programs.
Come see our young artists at work with the Museum of Glass team, then enjoy Dr. Kim’s artist lecture and our inaugural awards ceremony celebrating our volunteers, supporters, and partners!
Event program:
- 10 AM: Museum of Glass opens
- 11 AM – 1 PM: Enjoy refreshments and watch our students in action
- 1 – 1:45 PM: Attend Dr. Kim’s remarks and Hilltop Artists Awards Ceremony in the hot shop
Special acknowledgements at the Hilltop Artists Awards include:
Gratitude to our partners: Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma Creates, Museum of Glass, Pilchuck Glass School, Crafting the Futures, ArtsWA
Appreciation for our trustees: Syd Bersante, Forrest Griek, and Doug Page
The Greg Piercy Award for Dedication & Commitment: Luis Sanchez
The Greg Own Scholarship Award: Donna Williamson
Volunteer Recognition: Rob Ross and Jill Karon-Ross’s legacy
Supporter Spotlight: The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation, Chihuly Studio, & Chihuly Garden & Glass
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