Kate Newby installation at MCA

2024 | Kate Newby’s Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission, Hours in wind is a three-part installation inspired by the site of the MCA and Warrane/Sydney Cove.

Maree Clarke solo show at VAG

2024 | A commissioned series of new glass by First Nations artist Maree Clarke (Mutti Mutti/Wamba Wamba/Yorta Yorta/Boonwurrung), for Vivian Anderson Gallery.

King O’Malley Sapphire series

In collaboration with Canberra landmark, King O’Malleys pub, Canberra Glassworks fabricated a one-of-a-kind chandelier and vase series from Bombay Sapphire’s iconic blue gin bottle.

Hanging by a Thread: Mosaics for Afghan Women

22 Aug – 22 Oct 2024

Part of the Hanging by a Thread project, this project aims to raise awareness of the plight of Afghan women and girls and involves over 1,200 experienced and amateur mosaic artists from 46 countries.

Cobi Cockburn is a celebrated contemporary artist, who uses glass, light, and line as her medium. Pink Moon marks a departure from her established palette and uses colour as a metaphor for the human experience of being and feeling.

Visit Canberra Glassworks

The largest glass making facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass.

Built and supported by the ACT Government, our state-of-the-art studios and exhibition space offer a unique experience for art enthusiasts, glass lovers, and curious visitors alike. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a beginner looking to learn, or simply seeking inspiration, Canberra Glassworks has something extraordinary to offer you.

You can see amazing contemporary glass art exhibitions, watch artists at work in the Hotshop, wander through a self-guided tour of the facility, take a class, explore the history of the building, and buy a unique hand-made item in the Gallery Shop.

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