Preston Singletary will be working in the Museum of Glass Hot Shop from May 11 to 15. Museum of Glass caught up with the Visiting Artist before his residency to talk a little about glass, family, and music.
I started working in glass when…
I got a job at Glass Eye Studio in 1982. I started as a “night watchman” filling the furnaces up and sweeping the floor. I started on the production floor four months later and made Christmas balls and paperweights.
The most rewarding aspect of my career is…
When I figured out how to connect my glass making to my Tlingit Alaskan Native heritage. It opened up many new perspectives and connected me to my roots.
When I’m not in the studio…
I’m busy being a father and raising my two youngest kids. I also moonlight as a musician. I have been recording two different projects which connect to Tlingit culture in a contemporary way, the same way my glass does.
The last place I traveled to was…
Alaska to work on a piece I had installed last spring.
The best part about living in the Pacific Northwest is…
The community of artists and musicians. It’s a beautiful place that I’ve never found a reason to leave!
Plan a visit to Museum of Glass to see Visiting Artist Preston Singletary working or watch his residency online.
I can not believe that the information regarding Preston Singletary being inthe hot shop May 11 to 15 was sent to Museum members by email on the afternoon of May 11. We would have been there today if we had known. Please respond.
I just looked at the email as well, but the opportunity to watch Preston work is too good to pass up. My plan is to be there Friday at 10 am and spend 1 and 1/2 hours there. I am coming from Seattle, so it is an effort, but one worth doing.
Hi Robert,
Thank you for planning a visit! We are excited to have Preston Singletary back in the Hot Shop.
Hi Jo Ann,
We will be in contact with you via email to discuss your concerns. Thank you for your feedback.