Early Purchase event for the UTA Spring Glass Art Sale & Fundraiser

About This Event

Before opening the UTA Spring Glass Art Sale & Fundraiser to the public, we're hosting a special Preview and Early Purchase event for faculty, staff, and students on Friday, May 1, starting at 10 a.m. at the UTA Studio Arts Center. Please bring your UTA ID for entry. This preview offers you the opportunity to experience the collection first - to explore and select from our handcrafted glass works before the public sale begins, while directly supporting our students and the continued growth of our UTA Glass studio. Throughout the space, you’ll find a wide range of work created by our students and faculty: from refined vessels and functional pieces to sculptural forms and collector works. Each piece reflects a semester of dedication, experimentation, and craftsmanship, offering something unique for every eye and every space. We accept credit cards, checks, Apple Pay, and IDTs for department purchases. This is a cashless event; thank you for your understanding General Public Day If you’re unable to attend the preview, we invite you to join us on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out). Visitors will also be able to enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day. A Tradition of Art, Craft, and Community What began in the mid-1990s as a modest fundraiser on the loading dock behind the Fine Arts Building- initiated by artist David Keens - has grown into one of the most anticipated events in our program. Today, it continues to support student artists, provide scholarships, and sustain the tools and materials essential to our studio practice. Every purchase directly contributes to this mission. Half of the proceeds go to the artists, while the remainder supports scholarships, materials, equipment, and ongoing studio development. Thank you for being part of this tradition and for supporting our students. We look forward to welcoming you on Friday, May 1, for this special preview.