Pilchuck Glass School Summer Programmes
Supported by the American Scandinavian Foundation and Norwegian Crafts
Supported by the American-Scandinavian Foundation and Norwegian Crafts
This is an opportunity for Norwegian or Norway-based artists and duojárat to attend workshops at Pilchuck Glass School during the summer and fall of 2025. Norwegian Crafts is guaranteed 1-2 places in the Pilchuck's Summer Programmes for Norway-based artists. The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Arts & Crafts Fellowship Program and Norwegian Crafts will provide a grant for the selected artists to cover most expenses related to the workshops.
These programmes aim to provide unique and diverse opportunities for artists in the craft field, namely by offering Norway-based craft artists a place at renowned schools, workshops, and residencies.
- AVAILABLE GRANTS: 2
- DATES: Between July and September 2025 in varying lengths (maximum duration is 18 days)
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8 January 2025
Who can apply?
The programmes are open to Norwegian or Norway-based craft artists/duojárat. Applicants cannot be enrolled in educational programmes (including high school, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees) at the time of application or during the award period.
About the programmes
Pilchuck Glass School is an international centre for education in glass art. It is located at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Stanwood, Washington, USA. Since 1971, artists and instructors from around the world have gathered at Pilchuck to exchange ideas and collaborate to advance the field of glass art. The annual summer programme varies from one to three weeks and offers diverse instruction for artists of all skill levels. Courses range from beginner to advanced, with skill level requirements specified for each. Pilchuck’s workshops are led by experienced instructors who facilitate a broad exploration of various glass techniques. Participants can explore their artistic practice, receive feedback from visiting curators and Pilchuck’s artistic director, and attend artist presentations from visiting and resident artists.
«I highly recommend Pilchuck for all artists who want to expand their knowledge in glass art and experience the strong community of glass artists»
Patricia Sichmanova, Pilchuck grant recipient in 2024
Previous grant Recipients
2024: Patricia Sichmanova
2022/23: Anne Guro Larsmon
2019: Mette Paalgard
2018: Alice Lebourg
2017: Jeanne Sophie Aas
2016: Ida Christel Siebke
2014: Eirin Bjørsland Hansen