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Dec
30
December 30, 2021

Reflections—A special message from Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Keith

Make your year end donation to support our students! Dear friends, As 2021 comes to a close this is the perfect time for reflection, to…
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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 collage of Hilltop Artists students Lynx, Zach, and Luis through the years.
Jun
14
June 14, 2021

Hope and inspiration from Lynx, Zach, and Luis this Spring

This past year has taken us through unimaginable loss, forced learning, grief, and revelation. Hilltop Artists has survived, but we have all been changed.
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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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Hilltop Artists Instructor Trenton poses with students in the hot shop
Dec
16
December 16, 2020

Make Your Year End Donation to Hilltop Artists in 2020

A special message from Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Keith It will come as no surprise to you that I think Hilltop Artists is a remarkable organization.
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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 Production Students collaborate on a piece in the hot shop
Apr
13
April 13, 2020

Read our Spring Letter—Survive to Thrive

Survive to Thrive At Hilltop Artists, we are doing our part to stay home and healthy and to find creative ways to be here for students and staff. Each year,…
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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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