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The many moods that are Laura Beth.

For the past year and a half, Laura Beth Konopinski has been the Washington Glass School’s go-to person when it came to making the magic of glass happen. Our Miss LBK is heading out to the big world of academia, becoming the new studio tech for the glass program at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.

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Tim Tate and Laura Beth Konopinski discuss process in glass art.

At UArts, Laura Beth will be working with glass giants such as Daniel Clayman and Judith Schaechter. Laura had made a strong impact with the artists of the Washington Glass School and the area’s art scene, and had exhibitions of her works at GRACE Arts center and at shows like SOFA and Art Miami.

We will all miss her wit and wisdom, wishing her well as she takes over Philadelphia.

Best of Luck Miss LBK!!

Laura Beth kicking butt and taking names.

Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibit
June 2 – August 6
Opening Reception on Friday, June 9

For more than 40 years, LGBTQ+ identifying people have gathered in the month of June to commemorate their struggles, celebrate their identities, and advocate for their communities. What we now call “LGBT Pride Month”or simply “Pride” is a worldwide phenomenon that reminds us that the freedom to live our truth is necessary for a liberated society.

Derealization by Joshua Hershman

Philadelphia’s National Liberty Museum hosts the nation’s first museum exhibit of studio glass works produced exclusively by artists of the LGBTQ+ community. This is a celebration of identity and freedom that will showcase the diverse subjects, methods, and styles explored by these glass artists.Titled “Transparency” the exhibit is a celebration of identity and freedom that will showcase the diverse subjects, methods, and styles explored by these glass artists.

We Rose Up By Tim Tate

“Transparency” will feature works by Nancy Callan, Joseph Cavalieri, Pearl Dick, Sarah Gilbert, Kim Harty, Joshua Hershman, Eric Hess, Niki Hildebrand, Carmichael Jones, Drew Mattei, Amanda Nardone, Ronnie Phillips, Jenny Pohlman & Sabrina Knowles, Brandon Robinson, Joe Sircoulomb, Tim Tate, Wes Valdez, Jeff Zimmer, and Walter Zimmerman.

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LBK Goes to UARTS

LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition at National Liberty Museum