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SUMMARY:Murrini Club Earth Day Social
DESCRIPTION:No foolin’! This April\, we’re celebrating Earth Day and the people who make Hilltop Artists possible every single month. We’re inviting Murrini Club members to toast sustainability and community with us! \nStop by our hot shop Thursday\, April 23rd for a behind-the-scenes look at the studio during production hours\, receive a Hilltop recycled glass cup\, and put it to work immediately at a nearby pub with your fellow supporters. \nAND—enter to win the chance to work with our staff and reshape a recycled bottle into your very own glass vessel. More details in your invite! \nMurrini Club members\, while we wish we could host you all at once\, space for this event is limited. Watch your inbox for an invite and registration link or click the button below to reserve your spot.  \nReserve my spot at the social! \nNot a Murrini Club member yet? Join the crew to attend—and to start making a monthly impact that our students can count on all year long. Click here for more information. \nThanks to our friends at State Street for hosting us!
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/murrini-social-apr26/
LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Murrini Club
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Fern Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-apr15/
LOCATION:TPL Fern Hill\, 765 S 84th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98444
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Main Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-mar18/
LOCATION:TPL Main Branch\, 1102 Tacoma Avenue S.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Swasey Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-feb18/
LOCATION:TPL Swasey Branch\, 7001 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Hot Shop Hot Nights with Alton Bucheimer
DESCRIPTION:This January\, Alton Bucheimer is in residence at Hilltop Artists! \nAlton Bucheimer is a trans AFAB Filipino glass artist working in Seattle\, WA. He was raised in a small farm town in Maryland. Alton started blowing glass in 2009 at the age of sixteen. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a concentration in glass in 2014. After graduation he relocated to Seattle\, Washington to participate in the cities vibrant glass scene. \nMark your calendars and join us Friday\, January 30th at the Hot Shop as we celebrate Alton’s residency with a free\, public demonstration. It will be a night filled with creativity\, laughter\, and probably a few surprises along the way. \nRSVP for Hot Shop Hot Nights \nArtist Bio \nAlton’s studio work is an exploration of both his gender and racial identity using pattern and form. Heavily focusing on negative space utilizing the transparent properties of glass he explores the multiple dualities of his identity and how he fits into the world. He finds inspiration in community\, written language\, and society. \nCheck out Alton’s Instagram (@resonant.glass) or visit resonantglass.com to learn more.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/hshn-alton-bucheimer/
LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Moore Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-jan13/
LOCATION:TPL Moore Branch\, 215 S 56th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98408
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Hilltop Artists Exhibition Reception at TCC
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the opening of the “Hilltop Artists: All Grown Up” exhibition at Tacoma Community College! Visit the Gallery at Tacoma Community College to come and explore a unique exhibition featuring Hilltop Artists alumni\, staff\, and students. \nThe show’s title\, “Hilltop Artists: All Grown Up” references the fact that many of the youth who fell in love with glass art during their high school or middle school years became professional glass artists\, and eight of the current Hilltop Artists staff members are program alumni. The exhibition includes work by staff\, alumni\, and the current students who have collaborated with them on projects. \nThe Gallery is located in Building 4\, near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Visitor parking is available in Lot G. Click here for a campus map.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/hta-reception-tcc/
LOCATION:The Gallery at TCC\, 6501 South 19th St\, Tacoma\, 98466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ S. Tacoma Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-nov19/
LOCATION:TPL S. Tacoma Branch\, 3411 S 56th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Hilltop Artists Exhibition at TCC
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Gallery at Tacoma Community College to come and explore a unique exhibition featuring Hilltop Artists alumni\, staff\, and students! \nThe show’s title\, “Hilltop Artists: All Grown Up” references the fact that many of the youth who fell in love with glass art during their high school or middle school years became professional glass artists\, and eight of the current Hilltop Artists staff members are program alumni. The exhibition includes work by staff\, alumni\, and the current students who have collaborated with them on projects. \nThe artists featured in this exhibition show the depth and breadth of expression as it develops through Hilltop Artists. From instructors who dedicate themselves to the students\, alumni who are developing as creative entrepreneurs and artists\, to the newest graduates\, multiple generations are now positively impacting their communities and showing the world what it means to be a Hilltop Artist! \nIndividual Artists\n\nTony Sorgenfrei\nSlay Sliinlaas (Douglas Jan Burgess II)\nSasha Tepper-Stewart\nLuis Sanchez\nSamantha Scalise\nJessica Hogan\nZane Scott\nJacob Willcox\nMiShawn Cabrera\nCarleigh Templin\n\nMonday—Closed (except for reception on November 24)\nTuesday – Thursday—10 AM – 4 PM\nFriday—10 AM – 3 PM \nReception: November 24\, 4 – 6 PM
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/hta-at-tcc-2025/
LOCATION:The Gallery at TCC\, 6501 South 19th St\, Tacoma\, 98466\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Wheelock Library
DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artist Kait Rhoads to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art. This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates. Together with you\, we are creating public art that will be installed across Tacoma to celebrate marine life and help raise awareness about the impacts of pollution. \nCreate your own fused glass tile and contributing to a collaborative art project in a family-friendly activity suitable for ages 8 and older.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-together-community-workshop-wheelock-library/
LOCATION:TPL Wheelock Branch\, 3722 N 26th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:REFRACT Open Artist Studio: Hilltop Artists Students & Mentors
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1994\, Hilltop Artists has been supporting young artists for generations. Join us in the studio classroom at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and enjoy demonstrations from our teaching artists and students. Featured artists include: Tony Sorgenfrei\, Zane Scott\, Douglas Burgess II\, Sam Scalise\, Sasha Tepper-Stewart\, Jason Mouer\, Jessica Hogan\, Luis Sanchez\, Carleigh Templin\, MiShawn Cabrera.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/refract-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tours
DESCRIPTION:Hilltop Artists is proud to be a part of the Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tour! \nJoin us in the hot shop at Hilltop Heritage to watch students create glass art\, tour the space\, and learn more about the many uses of glass.  Our gallery will also be open for the sale of student-made glass art (there may even be a pumpkin or two in hiding). \nAbout the Studio Tour:  For one weekend\, you are invited inside the working studios of dozens of Tacoma artists to learn about the artistic process\, ask questions\, and purchase work. Most studios will feature demonstrations or will have hands-on activities for visitors. It’s family friendly and free! \nCheck out TacomaArtsMonth.com for the full list of artists\, a schedule of events\, and a map to help you plan your tour.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/tac-arts-month-2025/
LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T160000
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SUMMARY:Arts Night Out Block Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars—the Hilltop Artists annual Arts Night Out Block Party returns this August! Join Hilltop Artists and Imagine Justice for a night of free fun\, food\, music\, and artmaking. \nThe annual Arts Night Out Block Party is coming up on Tuesday\, August 5th\, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM. 500+ community members join us at Hilltop Heritage for an afternoon of games\, crafts\, glass demos\, food and treats. Along with many local community and youth-serving organizations\, we will also be featuring our entrepreneurial alumni in the returning Alumni Artists Market during this year’s event. \nSwing by the hot shop at Hilltop Heritage to see live glass blowing; grab a refreshing treat\, enjoy hands-on arts and crafts\, and get out on the dancefloor with a live DJ! \nThank you to Tacoma Venues & Events for their generous support of Arts Night Out.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/ano-block-party-2025/
LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Hilltop Artists Awards and Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:  \nAugust 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. \nJoin 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.  \nCome 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! \nEvent program: \n\n10 AM: Museum of Glass opens\n11 AM – 1 PM: Enjoy refreshments and watch our students in action\n1 – 1:45 PM: Attend Dr. Kim’s remarks and Hilltop Artists Awards Ceremony in the hot shop\n\nSpecial acknowledgements at the Hilltop Artists Awards include: \nGratitude to our partners: Tacoma Public Schools\, Tacoma Creates\, Museum of Glass\, Pilchuck Glass School\, Crafting the Futures\, ArtsWA \nAppreciation for our trustees:  Syd Bersante\, Forrest Griek\, and Doug Page \nThe Greg Piercy Award for Dedication & Commitment: Luis Sanchez \nThe Greg Own Scholarship Award: Donna Williamson \nVolunteer Recognition: Rob Ross and Jill Karon-Ross’s legacy \nSupporter Spotlight: The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation\, Chihuly Studio\, & Chihuly Garden & Glass \nWant to join the fun? Click here to register!
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/bfl-awards-mog/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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