Visiting Artists

Taro Takizawa took in and used everything around him in his art practice this summer, from the shadows cast on the floor in his studio, to artisan paper he had collected. Learn what Taro took from his residency and about his next adventure by reading the full Q&A!

Dan Alexander pushed the limits of his glassblowing during his residency at GoggleWorks. He experimented with new techniques while also churning out works that he was more comfortable and experienced at creating. It’s all about balance! Read on to learn what Dan took from his experience as a Summer Artist in Residence.

“My first time creating glass was a fiery mess on the floor! The level of difficulty required to make glass and the possibility of playing with fire for a career is what made me want to master this craft.”

“When I find something interesting, I will latch on it. And while I am working on one thing, I will harvest more ideas. It’s like a chain reaction, and it will gradually become better and better.”

“Sometimes it feels like nothing at all is working, and that’s kind of exciting. I can have been doing something for 13 years and still feel like I have no clue what’s going on. That’s cool.”

“Reading reminds me of my hometown in Trinidad, Cuba.” – Julio Cepeda

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is proud to announce a call for entries for its second annual cup exhibition featuring functional drinking vessels from all over the country: The Cup.

Join our Spring 2017 visiting artist, sculptor Brian Glaze for a talk about his personal work; as well as a preview of his Scratch Block Workshop and Iron Pour Event, on April 29th at GoggleWorks.