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Image of Hilltop Artists production students at the Pilchuck Glass School
Apr
29
April 29, 2024

Hilltop Artists celebrates 30 years of connecting youth to better futures through the power of glass art

Hilltop Artists celebrates 30 years of connecting youth to better futures through the power of glass art Today, Hilltop Artists alumni can be found in hot…
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Photograph of Hilltop Artists' Executive Director Dr. Kim Keith chatting with students
Mar
20
March 20, 2023

Hilltop Artists’ Executive Director, Dr. Kim Keith, receives inaugural sabbatical leadership award

Hilltop Artists’ Executive Director, Dr. Kim Keith, receives inaugural sabbatical leadership award Hilltop Artists is excited to announce that Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Keith is among…
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Artist Nate Watson is assisted by Hilltop Artists alum Jason McDonald
Sep
27
September 27, 2022

Meet artist Nate Watson, the 2022 Better Futures Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Meet artist Nate Watson, the 2022 Better Futures Luncheon Keynote Speaker Hilltop Artists is thrilled to feature artist, educator, and activist Nate Watson as…
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Hilltop Artists instructor Greg Piercy poses with a student in the hot shop
Oct
04
October 4, 2021

Greg Piercy’s Legacy

Greg Piercy’s Legacy Greg Piercy has dedicated his life to the youth of our community. Born and raised in Tacoma, Greg taught at Hilltop Artists…
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Photo of a Hilltop Artist holding up a blown glass heart
Feb
11
February 11, 2021

From our hearts to yours

Dear friends, Although we haven’t been able to see you in person for almost a year, you’re in our hearts and on our minds!…
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Hilltop Artists collaborate on a large, winter-themed piece in the hot shop
Dec
22
December 22, 2020

Live glassblowing demonstrations!

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…
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Photo collage of Hilltop Artist alumni Dylan Atkinson-Betz
Sep
17
September 17, 2020

In loving memory of Hilltop Artist Dylan Atkinson-Betz

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.
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Hilltop Artists MiShawn and Jacob pose with Outreach Manager Kathy Anderson
Jan
31
January 31, 2020

A fond farewell to Kathy Anderson

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…
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Hilltop Artists students posed during a retreat at the Pilchuck Glass School.
Jan
30
January 30, 2020

Hilltop Artists awarded Washington State Organization of the Year

On January 24, 2020, Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib announced the winners of the Washingtonian of the Year, the Organization of the Year, and the winner of the Legacy…
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Photo of Deputy Director, Katy Evans
Dec
04
December 4, 2019

Meet Katy, our new Deputy Director

Hilltop Artists is happy to welcome Katy Evans as our new Deputy Director. Katy started October 28, 2019 and as Deputy Director she supports fundraising and communications work,…
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