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May
05
May 5, 2025

A Personal Letter from Executive Director, Dr. Kim Keith

A Personal Letter from Executive Director, Dr. Kim Keith Spring is upon us, and at Hilltop Artists, that means our studios are bustling with energy. Students…
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Photo of Hilltop Artists staff posed with Leslie Chihuly at the Pilchuck Gala
Dec
10
December 10, 2024

Join The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation Challenge this winter!

We wrapped up our anniversary celebration by asking for your help to triple a $30,000 matching challenge from The Dale & Leslie Chihuly Foundation Challenge, and wow,…
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Afterschool students pose in the hot shop
May
31
May 31, 2024

Hilltop Artists Turns 30 This Summer!

Hilltop Artists Turns 30 This Summer!   It’s 2024, and as Hilltop Artists celebrates thirty years of building better futures in Tacoma, Pierce County, and beyond, I…
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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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Hilltop Artists students at the Pilchuck Glass School view their group neon project, “Glow Together, Grow Together
Dec
10
December 10, 2023

Glow Together, Grow Together with Hilltop Artists

Glow Together, Grow Together with Hilltop Artists Since our founding in 1994, Hilltop Artists has been rooted in the belief that our students and teachers are partners—that knowledge…
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Hilltop Artists Lily and Jasmine collaborate on a piece in the hot shop.
Jun
12
June 12, 2023

This spring—meet Hilltop Artists and best friends Lily and Jasmine

This spring—meet Hilltop Artists and best friends Lily and Jasmine This summer, Hilltop Artists is blooming with creativity, hope, and opportunity. Our programs encourage positive,…
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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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Hilltop Artists instructor, Jonathan, assists student Dasein on the glassblowing bench
Dec
20
December 20, 2022

Dasein and Jonathan begin their journey at Hilltop Artists

Dasein and Jonathan begin their journey at Hilltop Artists If life is a journey, not a destination, it’s important to find good companions along the way.
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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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Photo collage of various shots of Hilltop Artists in the hot shop. Photos are each framed by a teal and orange floral border.
Jun
15
June 15, 2022

Justice Work at Hilltop Artists

Justice work at Hilltop Artists—A message from Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Keith Artists Therman Statum and Nate Watson work with Hilltop Artists students at Pilchuck Glass School, May…
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