COLLECTING CONTEMPORARY ART GLASS
Guide contemporary art glass, including studio glass, hand-blown sculptures, and
innovative works by leading glass artists. Art glass is created for artistic expression
rather than functional use, encompassing vessels, sculptures, and stained glass that
showcase distinctive forms, rich colors, and technical mastery.
The Studio Glass Movement, pioneered in the mid-20th century by Harvey Littleton and
Dominick Labino, shifted glassmaking from industrial production to artist-driven work in
small studios. Today, glass artists employ techniques such as blowing, casting, and
fusing to create one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces. This page serves as a guide
for appreciating and collecting contemporary art glass.
Here, you'll find valuable resources to help you start or grow your collection, along with galleries specializing in art glass where you can explore and discover new artists. Think of this guide as a starting point for your journey into the world of fine art glass collecting.
Galleries Specializing in Art Glass
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries.
- Ai Bo Gallery — Purchase, NY
- Bender Gallery — Asheville, NC
- Blue Rain Gallery — Santa Fe, NM
- Chasen Galleries — Richmond, VA
- Creative Gateways — Sedona, AZ
- Gallery of Sculpture — Palm Beach, FL
- Habatat Galleries — Royal Oak, MI
- Heller Gallery — New York, NY
- Holsten Galleries — Santa Fe, NM
- Imago Galleries — Palm Desert, CA
- Inspired Fire — Lafayette, IN
- Kela's Glass Gallery — Kapaa, HI
- Kittrell Riffkind Artglass — Dallas, TX
- L. H. Selman Ltd. — Chicago, IL
- Morgan Contemporary Glass — Pittsburgh, PA
- Palette Contemporary Art & Craft — Albuquerque, NM
- Petri's Fine Arts — Sausalito, CA
- Philabaum Glass Gallery — Tucson, AZ
- Pollack Glass — New Orleans, LA
- Schantz Galleries — Stockbridge, MA
- Traver Gallery — Seattle, WA
- Vetri — Seattle, WA
- Wexler Gallery — Philadelphia, PA
- Winterowd Fine Art — Santa Fe, NM
Articles About Collecting Art Glass
Museums Specializing in Art Glass
- Chihuly Garden and Glass — Seattle, WA
- Corning Museum of Glass — Corning, NY
- Morse Museum — Winter Park, FL
- Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center — Wheaton Village, NJ
- Museum of Glass — Tacoma, WA
Books on Art Glass
For the most recent books, check with a local bookstore or one of the Art Bookstores around the country. Powell's Books in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be a valuable resource for research and discovering art books.
Magazines About Glass and Art in General
Art Glass Resources / Schools / Organizations
Art Glass Blogs and Online News
If you know of any please let us know.
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