BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hilltop Artists - ECPv6.16.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hilltop Artists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hilltop Artists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260529T190506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T190506Z UID:5593-1782554400-1782568800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Compass Rose Tacoma + Hilltop Artists Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Announcing the Compass Rose Tacoma + Hilltop Artists Pop-up! \nJoin us to learn more about programs and events\, discover how to get involved\, and shop beautiful glass creations made by Hilltop Artists. \nšŸ“ Compass Rose Tacoma\nšŸ“… Saturday\, June 27 | 10 AM ā€“ 2 PM \nThanks so much to our friends at Compass Rose for the opportunity to share the power of our programs with the community! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/compass-rose-popup/ LOCATION:Compass Rose Tacoma\, 3815 N 26th St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.9.26ā€”Compass-Rose-Pop-up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260318T214322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T214322Z UID:5161-1781802000-1781812800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-june26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/program-spring-sale-hotshop-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260109T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T201419Z UID:5068-1779382800-1779393600@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-may26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/386A7243.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260223T203439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T145000Z UID:5095-1777716000-1777726800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:2026 Spring Glass Sale DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the renewal of spring with the Hilltop Artists Spring Glass Sale!Ā  \nDiscover glass creations\, from exquisite accessories to elegant vases and sculptures\, all handcrafted by our young artists. Shop the outstanding Alumni Artists Market\, featuring original artwork from generations of Hilltop Artists alumni.Ā  \nPlus\, see how the art is madeā€”youā€™ll have a front row seat to watch the creative process in our Studio classroom. The Hot Shop will be buzzing with collaboration between students\, instructors\, and alumni. \nFree timed tickets are required for Sale entry until 11:30 AM. A small selection of timed tickets for each shopping window are available in person beginning at 9 AM on May 2nd.ā  \nRSVP for the Sale! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/2026-spring-sale/ LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HilltopSSP-96.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260323T181622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T182716Z UID:5257-1776963600-1776970800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Murrini Club Earth Day Social DESCRIPTION:No foolinā€™! This April\, weā€™re celebrating Earth Day and the people who make Hilltop Artists possible every single month. Weā€™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. \nANDā€”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 attendā€”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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-murrini-club-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260109T201044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T201044Z UID:5062-1776358800-1776369600@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-apr26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T155928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160416Z UID:4228-1776272400-1776277800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Fern Hill Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260318T213934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T213934Z UID:5152-1774459800-1774463400@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Arts Connect Winter Showcase DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating the youth of Arts Connect as they showcase their handmade artwork and share their journeys through art. \nThere will be stained glass art for sale and the proceeds will be donated to Consejo Counseling. They have also created a beautiful collaborative piece that I can not wait for you all to see. \nCome celebrate creativity\, community\, and the power of art to make a difference! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/ac-winter26-showcase/ LOCATION:Silas High School\, 1202 N Orchard St.\, Tacoma\, 98406\, United States CATEGORIES:AC Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/386A7243.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260109T200756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200756Z UID:5056-1773939600-1773950400@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-mar26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T155713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160430Z UID:4213-1773853200-1773858600@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Main Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260109T200417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200417Z UID:5050-1771520400-1771531200@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-feb26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/historic-gallery-photo-mog-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160431Z UID:4201-1771434000-1771439400@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Swasey Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260108T160055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T164448Z UID:5008-1769792400-1769803200@www.hilltopartists.org 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 Altonā€™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 \nAltonā€™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 Altonā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Alton-Bucheimer-Process-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20260109T195758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T195758Z UID:5044-1768496400-1768507200@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-jan26/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FW2A4010.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T154919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160438Z UID:4189-1768323600-1768329000@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Moore Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250605T211133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200313Z UID:1993-1766077200-1766088000@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-dec25/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251022T153141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153701Z UID:3166-1765015200-1765026000@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:2025 Winter Glass Sale DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the Hilltop Artists Winter Glass Sale!Ā  \nDiscover glass creations\, from exquisite accessories to elegant vases and sculptures\, all handcrafted by our young artists. Plus\, see how the art is madeā€”youā€™ll have a front row seat to watch the creative process in our Studio classroom. The Hot Shop will be buzzing with collaboration between students\, instructors\, and alumni. \nShorten your wait time: schedule your shopping time online in advance. Complimentary tickets are now available. Free timed tickets are required for Sale entry until 11:30 AM. \nRSVP here! \nAs part of our Winter Glass Sale\, we will be collecting food to contribute to the Hilltop Artists Food Drive. Donate 2 or more non-perishable food items on the day of the sale and receive a free limited glass item. Visit hilltopartists.org/fooddrive for information about donation requests. \nVIP Pre-Sale: December 5\, 2025\nDonors who have given $250+ in the current year may shop the sale one day early! Learn more here. URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/winter-sale-2025/ LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WGS-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251022T153143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T193056Z UID:3172-1764957600-1764964800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:2025 Winter Glass VIP Pre-Sale for Donors DESCRIPTION:Each year\, we thank our supporters who have donated $250+ with the opportunity to shop our Winter Sale the day before we open to the public. \nProducts will feature a limited selection of signature 2025 ornaments\, snow people large and small\, great gifts\, and more\, all created by Hilltop Artists students\, staff\, and alumni. \nWatch your email for special access information. \nWant to find out if youā€™re one of our $250+ donors? Email Katy and sheā€™ll let you know! \nAs part of our Winter Glass Sale\, we will be collecting food to contribute to the Hilltop Artists Food Drive. Donate 2 or more non-perishable food items on the day of the sale and receive a free limited glass item. Visit hilltopartists.org/fooddrive for information about donation requests. URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/winter-2025-vip-presale/ LOCATION:Hilltop Heritage Middle School\, 602 N Sprague Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WGS-VIP-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251103T205054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T205054Z UID:4423-1764091800-1764095400@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Arts Connect Fall Showcase DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating the youth of Arts Connect as they showcase their handmade artwork and share their journeys through art. \nThis quarter\, our young artists partnered with Raising Girls for their service-learning project. Artwork created by participants will be available for purchase\, with all proceeds donated to Raising Girlsā€”helping provide access to essential hygiene and period products for young people in our community. \nCome celebrate creativity\, community\, and the power of art to make a difference! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/ac-fall25-showcase/ LOCATION:Silas High School\, 1202 N Orchard St.\, Tacoma\, 98406\, United States CATEGORIES:AC Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/386A7243.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T180000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251118T200012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T200012Z UID:4738-1764000000-1764007200@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Hilltop Artists Exhibition Reception at TCC DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the opening of the ā€œHilltop Artists: All Grown Upā€ 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 showā€™s title\, ā€œHilltop Artists: All Grown Upā€ references the fact that many of the youth who fell in love with glass artĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11.3.2025ā€”TCC-Show.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250605T210925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T210925Z UID:1987-1763658000-1763668800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-nov25/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T154606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160444Z UID:4177-1763571600-1763577000@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ S. Tacoma Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251029T181820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T170002Z UID:4432-1762250400-1766160000@www.hilltopartists.org 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 showā€™s title\, ā€œHilltop Artists: All Grown Upā€ references the fact that many of the youth who fell in love with glass artĀ 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\nMondayā€”Closed (except for reception on November 24)\nTuesday ā€“ Thursdayā€”10 AM ā€“ 4 PM\nFridayā€”10 AM ā€“ 3 PM \nReception: November 24\, 4 ā€“ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HTA-TCC-Exhibition-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20251022T173527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T173527Z UID:4360-1761904800-1762102800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Museum of Glass Residency: Luis Sanchez DESCRIPTION:Join Hilltop Artistsā€™ Program Manager and Instructor Luis Sanchez for his residency at the Museum of Glass! Luis will be on the hot shop floor from Friday\, October 31 through Sunday\, November 2 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Donā€™t miss out on this chance to see Hilltop Artists instructors in action! \nLuis joined the Hilltop Artists program at the age of 13 and heā€™s been a staple in our hot shops for the past decadeā€”growing from a student artist to the Programs Manager for our Team Production and After-School programs at Hilltop Heritage. His work has been featured in the Tacoma Art Museum\, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts\, and most recently Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/luis-mog-res25/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Residency ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Website-Event-Postings.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250827T154214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160451Z UID:4165-1761152400-1761157800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Fused Together Community Workshop @ Wheelock Library DESCRIPTION:Fused Together community workshops bring together Hilltop Artists with artistĀ Kait RhoadsĀ to engage the public in environmental advocacy and glass art.Ā This program is offered for free atĀ Tacoma Public LibrariesĀ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Fused-Together-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250612T192910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T193305Z UID:2668-1760871600-1760889600@www.hilltopartists.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/6.-HTA-Alumni-Demo-2024ā€”CRB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250605T210644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T210644Z UID:1981-1760634000-1760644800@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-oct25/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250605T212457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T230323Z UID:2014-1760180400-1760198400@www.hilltopartists.org 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.Ā  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:Ā  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. Itā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AugSept-2025-Social-Posts-FBBlue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250618T154826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T154826Z UID:3244-1759833000-1759842000@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:2025 Better Futures Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Weā€™re delighted to announce that our 2025 Better Futures Luncheon will be held October 7th\, 2025 at the Bicentennial Pavilion at Hotel Murano. \nGet more information about the event\, including links to purchase tickets or sign up as a Table Captain by clicking here. URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/bfl-2025/ LOCATION:Hotel Murano\, 1320 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BFL-2025-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T034443 CREATED:20250516T152618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T210354Z UID:673-1758214800-1758225600@www.hilltopartists.org SUMMARY:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays at Museum of Glass\nJoin us this Thursday at the Museum of Glass for Third Thursday and catch Hilltop Artists live in action! Our talented students and instructors will be on the hot shop floor\, creating glass magic right before your eyes.ā  \nItā€™s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 ā€“ 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \nšŸ•” Free admission from 5 ā€“ 8 PMā \, every Third Thursdayā  \nšŸ“ Museum of Glass ā€“ 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma\, WA 98402 \nDid you know that Museum of Glass\, the Tacoma Art Museum\, and the Washington State History Museum are all FREE every third Thursday of the month? Donā€™t miss this chance to see creativity in motion! URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/3rd-thurs-mog-sept25/ LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States CATEGORIES:Third Thursday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hilltopartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event-3rd-thurs-MoG-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR