2025 is officially Tucson’s Year of Glass, marking the 50th anniversary of glassblowing in Tucson and the 25th anniversary of Sonoran Glass School, Arizona’s only non-profit glass school & studio.
After receiving his M.A. in Glassblowing, Tom Philabaum built and opened Tucson’s first glassblowing studio in 1975. Philabaum is widely recognized for bringing glass art to this part of the country and establishing Tucson as a glass hub in America. Few cities can say that they have been blowing glass for 50 years, a feat that is certainly worth celebrating. 25 years after he opened his first studio, Philabaum co-founded Sonoran Glass School, a non-profit, public-access educational organization dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to discover the wonder of glass art. Join Philabaum Glass Gallery & Sonoran Glass School as we celebrate 2025 Tucson Year of Glass with exciting exhibitions, demonstrations, events & more.
New Exhibition: “Tucson Views” November 15, 2025
Philabaum Glass Gallery is excited to announce a new exhibition opening Saturday, November 15. This exhibition commemorates two significant milestones: 50 years of glassblowing in Tucson and the 25th anniversary of Sonoran Glass School, the only nonprofit glass school and studio in the state. Featuring blown, fused, hot-sculpted & hot-woven glass from Tucson artists who are also instructors at Sonoran Glass School, the exhibit will highlight the amazing glass community in Tucson and the rich history of art glass in the Old Pueblo.
Featured Artists:
Paul Anders-Stout
Brian Jacobsona
Kayla Kelly
Melanie Long
Jason Marstall
Erika Parkin
Perla Segovia
Join us for an artists reception on Satuday, November 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Artist introduction at 6:30 pm.
