Become a Pilchuck Magic Maker
Become a Pilchuck Magic Maker
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Pilchuck Glass School is an international center for glass art education. Our serene campus in Stanwood, Washington, is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains amidst a working tree farm.
From May through September every year, Pilchuck's progam offers a series of courses as well as residencies for established artists in all media. Summer sessions vary in length and offer concurrent courses in a variety of glassworking processes for artists of all skill levels. Small classes taught by world-renowned artists and instructors emphasize experimentation and teamwork while fostering individual initiative and expression.
Pilchuck also offers residences for both emerging and established artists during the fall and spring.
New and experienced artists alike often make tremendous conceptual and artistic progress in their short time at Pilchuck. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists.
We are committed to safeguard our sacred and historic campus. We commit ourselves to the long-term financial security of Pilchuck. We take responsibility for reducing our environmental impact.
We are accountable for our actions in the studios, workplace, boardroom, and community. We pursue excellence through adopting best practices in governance, management, and education. We promote safe practices on our campus and in the workplace.
We strive to create a safe and welcoming place for all people to be themselves, be respected, heard, and feel supported. We engage historically underrepresented communities through programs, partnerships, and outreach. We remove barriers so those with different abilities can partake in the Pilchuck experience.
Fostering an international community is essential. We respect individuals for who they are; we cross boundaries and build bridges to learn from others and share stories. We pursue opportunities to create, strengthen, and enrich glass partners locally and around the world.
We are on a journey of learning about the limitless possibilities of glass. At Pilchuck, artists teach artists to inspire creativity and innovation. We put an emphasis on learning from all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Strengthen the organization by eliminating uncertainty and building a broader base of support.
Maintain the campus infrastructure and equipment with an emphasis on safety and accessibility.
Continually work to reduce the impact of our operations on the natural world.
Broaden our mission delivery within the local community and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Engage a diverse national network of artists, colleges & universities, glass centers, collectors, and other organizations to advance our mission.
Strengthen and expand our international partnerships to foster cross-cultural collaboration and dialogue.
Uphold the highest legal, ethical, and moral standards in the delivery of our mission.
Ensure that the board structure, policies, and oversight are aligned for success.
Remove barriers and create opportunities to achieve our diversity, equity, access, and inclusion goals.