“Melon Droplet” is now part of the permanent collection at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. “The gift of the Pforzheimer Collection of Studio Glass, which was announced today, includes over 200 works of international studio glass as well as about 40 pieces of historic European and American glass. It greatly expands PEM’s holdings […]
Read MoreNancy Callan is featured in the April 2022 issue of Art & Antiques magazine. John Dorfman, Editor in Chief, interviews her about her creative journey, love for the material of glass and her current work. Check out an excerpt here Buy a digital copy or pick up the print issue on your local newstand! […]
Read MoreThrilled to say that my collaborative exhibition with Katherine Gray, “The Clown In Me Loves You”, is open at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA)! Five years in the making, we are so happy to unveil this project and get you thinking about the archetype of the clown and glass art in a […]
Read MoreHello! Wanted to share this recent interview in the Glass Quarterly blog “Hot Sheet” about what’s new in my studio, adapting during the Covid-19 crisis, and the importance of community and connection. https://urbanglass.org/glass/detail/nancy-callan-virtual-studio-tour-and-artist-talk As I mention in the interview, I recently partnered with Sandra Ainsley Gallery to host a virtual studio tour. It was a […]
Read MoreCheck out this nifty video about my installation Spin, Weave, Gather produced by StarWorks! It’s great to be able to share some of my process and inspiration behind this piece. John Vaughn at Story Focused Media did a great job. Enjoy! And please, share away!
Read MoreI’m happy to announce the installation of Spin, Weave, Gather — a new panel installation commissioned by the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC. A year in the making, this piece was made possible by the generous support of the Mint Museum Founder’s Circle and two residencies at STARworks. Watch a video about the making of […]
Read MoreI was thrilled to return to STARworks in Star, NC last month to develop a new project for the Mint Museum in Charolotte, NC. I’m creating a new multi-panel composition in glass on the theme of textiles. North Carolina has a rich history as part of the textile industry and I have long been interested […]
Read MoreArtist have to keep growing. I’m a big believer in pushing myself to try new techniques and create new forms. Sometimes I fail, but those failures often form a basis for further experiments. Last year, I had a residency at STARworks in Star, NC. While there I decided to focus on making slumped panels, using […]
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