Artist-In-Residence at Museum of Glass

Posted on February 24, 2025

Watch Nancy at work in the Museum of Glass hotshop March 5 & 6 2025!

Join us in Tacoma or watch via the Livestream during Museum Hours.

Nancy will be creating some unique sculptures using multiple layers of colorful cane bits.  She’ll be assisted by friends and the MOG Hot Shop Team, led by Ben Cobb.

 

Nancy Callan at work with two female assistants and a large glass object on the pipe

Nancy working at the Museum of Glass, August 2022

Nancy Callan: Forces At Play Celebration

Posted on February 4, 2025

It’s time to party!

Join us for a mid-show celebration in the Grand Hall and galleries at Museum of Glass.

Saturday March 8, 2025

VIP Reception 2-4 pm

Public Reception 4:30-6:30 pm

Remarks by the artist and the curator, Katie Buckingham, at 5 pm.

Music, snacks and a cash bar. Hope to see you there!

Nancy Callan: Forces at Play remains on view through August 2025.

 

Museum of Glass

1801 Dock Street

Tacoma, WA

https://www.museumofglass.org/visit

 

 

Banner for Nancy Callan Exhibition at the Museum of Glass Tacoma WA 2025

First Friday Fired Up!

Posted on February 4, 2025

Join me for virtual tour of my exhibition, “Nancy Callan: Forces At Play”, and a conversation with Museum of Glass curator Katie Buckingham.

First Friday Fired Up! Virtual Event

Presented by the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass

February 7, 2025

1-2 pm EST

Register here to join the video call.

Thank you to the AACG board and members for sponsoring this event.

Exhibition view with Spires, Orbs and glass wall panel installation

Gallery view with Spires, Space Rocks and a glass wall panel installation. On view at the Museum of Glass through August 2025. 

“Nancy Callan: Forces At Play” Catalog Available

Posted on December 8, 2024

I’m thrilled to share that my new book is available! Get your copy in-person at the Museum of Glass Store, or purchase via their website.

The catalogue features an introduction by Museum of Glass curator Katie Buckingham and essays by art historian Gayle Clemans and artist and educator Kim Harty.

All artworks in the exhibition are documented in beautiful color photography by Russell Johnson.

Nancy Callan: Forces At Play is on view until August 2025.

 

Glass Panel with fine lines

Cosmic Waves

Nancy Callan: Forces At Play Opens October 5th!

Posted on September 24, 2024
Artist Nancy Callan standing to the left of her wall piece, "Shadow Realm"

The artist with “Shadow Realm”, Blown and Slumped Glass 2023. Photo by Russell Johnson.

 

Nancy Callan: Forces at Play opens October 5, 2024.

A twenty-year survey, “Forces At Play” showcases Callan’s innovative artwork in glass, including a number of new works made at the Museum of Glass. The exhibition unfolds through a series of thematic groupings based around the sources of inspiration that have fueled Callan’s career: Pop Art and Graphics, Pattern and Textiles, and Nature and Wonders. Each theme is represented by a curated sequence of artworks, illustrating Callan’s conceptual development and her exploration of form and pattern. More information about the show can be found on the Museum of Glass website.

The exhibition is accompanied by a hardcover catalog with contributions by Katie Buckingham, Gayle Clemans, and Kim Harty.

Opening Celebration: Spring 2025, Date To Be Announced

Book Signing Events:  Date To Be Announced

Featured on Art Daily, October 17, 2024

 

“Sono Lino” Screening at Woods Hole Film Festival

Posted on June 23, 2024

“Sono Lino”, a new feature-length documentary about maestro Lino Tagliapietra, will be shown at the Woods Hole Film Festival on Cape Cod. This wonderful film examine’s Lino’s career, his retirement from glassblowing, and his legacy as embodied in the careers of his longtime team members. Join us at 4 pm on August 2, 2024 to view the film, followed by a Q & A with director Jacob Patrick and special guests. Streaming is also available! Use the link for more information.

Sono Lino w/ Di Sarno – The story of Emilio’s Ballato

 

 

Lindsey Adelman: A Realm Of Light

Posted on May 13, 2024

TList Article

 

Sitting Oil Lamp with Stoneware Base and Smoke

Sitting Oil Lamp with Gold Leaf,  Blown Glass and Stoneware. Lindsey Adelman with Nancy Callan 2024

TIWA Gallery
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New York City
May-June 2024
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Catalog & Works List

 

 

 

Goblet Week at the Museum of Glass

Posted on January 13, 2024

Watch Katherine Gray and Nancy Callan make goblets at the Museum of Glass Friday, January 19 2024. Goblets are a tradition in Venetian glassworking that demonstrate skill, refinement and creativity.

If you can’t make it to Tacoma, check out the action via the Livestream! Nancy and Kathy will be working from 10 am to 5 pm PST.

Photos of Katherine Gray and Nancy Callan, Glass Artists

Ongoing Exhibition

Posted on November 29, 2023

 

The Myth of Normal: A Celebration of Authentic Expression

MassArt Art Museum (MAAM)

October 5, 2023–May 19, 2024

The Myth of Normal: A Celebration of Authentic Expression looks at social and emotional norms that have been codified over our collective past. Focusing on the achievements and creative abundance of MassArt’s alumni, this exhibition is guest-curated by Mari Spirito ‘92 in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the college.

Check out the 3D Tour. Hit “play” to move through the space automatically.

And read the reviews!

Boston Common Magazine
Boston Globe

 

Apricot Shimmer Orb

Apricot Shimmer Orb, Blown Glass 16″ x 16″ x 16″. On view at MAAM.

Demonstration at Refract 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023

Refract 2023 

Nancy Callan & Shelley Muzylowski-Allen Live Demonstration

Thurs 10.12.2023

4 pm to 8 pm

info + register here — event is free but space is limited.

Seattle Glassblowing Studio

2227 5th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98121

206-448-2181 | www.seattleglassblowing.com