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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: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.⁠ \nIt’s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 – 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \n🕔 Free admission from 5 – 8 PM⁠\, every Third Thursday⁠ \n📍 Museum of Glass – 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? Don’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
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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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SUMMARY:2025 Better Futures Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:We’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
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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.⁠ \nIt’s all part of Third Thursdays where Museum of Glass is open free of charge from 5 – 8 PM every third Thursday of the month. \n🕔 Free admission from 5 – 8 PM⁠\, every Third Thursday⁠ \n📍 Museum of Glass – 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? Don’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
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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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SUMMARY:Hilltop Artists Residency at Museum of Glass
DESCRIPTION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock St\, Tacoma WA 98402 \nEach year\, Hilltop Artists students and alums work together with the MOG artists to create the centerpiece sculptures for our annual fundraising luncheon. \nVisit the artists at the Museum of Glass where they will work together July 30th through August 3rd. We highly recommend you make some time to visit on Sunday August 3rd when Executive Director Kimberly Keith will give a talk about the creative process and share Hilltop Artists updates. \nFind more information about hours and admission for the Museum of Glass here.
URL:https://www.hilltopartists.org/event/mog-residency-2025/
LOCATION:Museum of Glass\, 1801 Dock Street\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Residency
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