“New Connections in Glass” Exhibit at Ice House Gallery
Washington Glass School resident artist Patricia de Poel Wilberg will be featured in the upcoming “New Connections in Glass” exhibit at the Ice House Gallery in Berkeley Springs, WV. Curated by Maureen Storey, the show runs from May 30 to July 27, 2025, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 31, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
The exhibition brings together eight exceptional glass artists exploring diverse techniques and perspectives within the medium. Each artist offers a unique lens into the many ways glass can be transformed, manipulated, and used to tell visual stories.
Featured artists in the show include:
Elizabeth Braun
Rachel Brooks
Mark Hill
Sharon Moffitt
Patricia de Poel Wilberg
Laurie Madsen Snarr
Maureen Storey
Nancy Weisser
We encourage everyone to make the trip to the scenic Ice House Gallery to see this remarkable collection and to support Patricia and her fellow artists. It’s sure to be a stunning and inspiring celebration of innovation in glass.
New Connections in Glass
May 30 – July 27, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 31, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ice House Gallery
138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
www.icehousecoop.com
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Big news from the world of contemporary glass art!
Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum has just announced a major gift of 74 extraordinary glass and ceramic works from the Dr. Laurence and Rita Sibrack Collection, which includes works by Washington Glass School’s own co-directors Michael Janis and Tim Tate! This landmark donation, which the museum calls “transformational” will be introduced to the public in a dedicated exhibition during the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Congratulations to Michael and Tim — and heartfelt thanks to the Sibracks and The Baker Museum for helping elevate glass as vital voices in the contemporary art conversation.
BOOKS & Magazines
Glass Secessionism
The intent of this group is to underscore and define the 21st Century Sculptural Glass Movement and to illustrate the differences and strengths compared to late 20th century technique-driven glass. While the 20th century glass artists contributions have been spectacular and ground breaking, this group focuses on the aesthetic of the 21st century. The object of the Glass-Secession is to advance glass as applied to sculptural expression; to draw together those glass artists practicing or otherwise interested in the arts, and to discuss from time to time examples of the Glass-Secession or other narrative work. Jump to the Facebook group page.
The American Craft Council interviewed Tim Tate about the post-studio glass movement in its April/May 2014 magazine – click HERE to jump to the article.
American Craft Magazine Features Washington Glass Studio
The June/July 2013 issue of American Craft Magazine featured an “In Progress” review of the collaborative process employed in the creation of the new glass doors for the US Library of Congress Adams Building. An interview with Michael Janis and Tim Tate outlines how the spectacular doors came into being – over a 9 year period. Some great photos in the article!
Glass Art Magazine Features Michael Janis
The Jan/Feb 2017 issue of Glass Art Magazine features a great profile on Michael Janis. Michael was interviewed for Glass Art’s podcast series “Talking Out Your Glass” earlier in 2016, and the magazine has followed up their 2012 cover story about Michael with another great article!
American Style Magazine’s June 06 issue featured the works of Tim Tate, Erwin Timmers, Michael Janis, and Liz Mears, and reviewed the impact the Washington Glass School has on the ‘content-driven’ art movement.