JOIN FOR THE GLASS COAST WEEKEND IN JANUARY 2025!
Located at the Ringling College of Art + Design.

In-Person January  9th – 12th, 2025

About the event:

The 10th Annual Glass Coast Weekend is a can’t-miss event set to be the premier gathering for glass art aficionados this January 9–12, 2025, in the stunning cities of Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. This four-day celebration is packed with exclusive experiences for members, from private artist talks and gallery tours to hands-on demonstrations and VIP access to the Glass Art Fair at Ringling College of Art + Design, where the latest in contemporary glass art will be on display. The roster of artists is a veritable who’s who of the glass world, featuring talents like Dan Alexander, Amber Cowan, Marlene Rose, Thomas Scoon, Richard Royal, and many more, all coming together to share their work and insights with you.

For those who crave even more, the Glass Coast Weekend offers VIP-only experiences, including a glassblowing demonstration by the legendary Richard Royal, an exclusive docent-led tour of Human Image/Body Work by collector Barbara Basch, and a personalized signed poster by Alex Bernstein. You’ll have the chance to engage with leading artists, witness captivating exhibitions, and mingle with fellow collectors at events like Gallery Glow, the Masterworks Auction, and a private tour of the Radical Clay Exhibition at the Ringling Museum. With local experiences and surprises still being planned, this promises to be Florida’s glass event of the year! Act fast to secure your place at this unforgettable celebration of art and community.

Artists attending:
The roster of artists is a veritable who’s who of the glass world, featuring talents like Dan Alexander, Martin Blank, Jen Blazina, Peter Bremers, Amber Cowan, Ekin Atyac and Joshua Davids, Hannah Gibson, Wilfried Grootens, Michael Janis, Claire Kelly, Boldizar Lukasci, Lucy Lyon, Kathleen Mulcahy, Marlene Rose, Martin Rosol, Richard Royal, Toland Sand, Thomas Scoon, Michael Taylor, Demetria Theofanous and Dean Bensen, Stephanie Trenchard, and more!

RSVP today! We are excited to see you and everyone in our Habatat Family then.

Download the GCW Program: CLICK HERE