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Become a Pilchuck Magic Maker

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First 100 to join receive a limited-edition tote
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First 100 to join receive a limited-edition tote

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Keep the dream alive

When you support Pilchuck Glass School, you are supporting the future of glass in art and design. Your donation ensures that Pilchuck Glass School remains a world-renowned school for artists working in glass, and that artists from all corners of the world will have access to our transformational programming for generations to come. Because of donors like you, we are able to fund need-based scholarships, and maintain and improve our studios by upgrading equipment and improving sustainability and energy efficiency. Your gift has an important and lasting impact on the lives of artists across the world.

Ways to give

Annual Fund

Annual Fund contributions go towards ensuring that Pilchuck Glass School continues to be an exceptional creative experience by covering costs associated with artist residencies, maintaining and upgrading campus facilities, providing scholarships, and all the resources essential to Pilchuck.

Your investment helps ensure that Pilchuck Glass School continues its leadership in the creative use of glass in art and design, and to inspire future generations of world-class artists. Contributions are fully tax-deductible and go directly to supporting the school’s year-round educational and artistic programs.

Pilchuck's Annual Fund members making a gift of $100 or more enjoy special benefits:

  • Invitations to special events
  • Recognition on Pilchuck Glass School’s Supporters page on our website

Annual Fund Recognition Levels:

  • Friend: Up to $499
  • Supporter: $500-$999
  • Contributor: $1000+

Click below to make a donation. Questions? Contact the Development Office by calling 206-254-1961 or click below to send us an email.

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Scholarship Fund

At Pilchuck Glass School, every artist adds to the learning experience with their commitment, curiosity, and energy. That’s why Pilchuck dedicates itself each year to removing the barriers for artists who dream of attending our courses, but don’t have the financial means to do so.

Scholarship support artists students to learn from the best artists in the world. Instructors from across the globe come to Pilchuck to share their knowledge, introduce new skills and concepts, and open fresh avenues for creative expression.

Your donation to Pilchuck’s Scholarship fund truly makes a positive difference in the personal growth and professional development of artists.

Click below to make a donation. Questions? Contact the Development Office by calling 206-254-1961 or click below to send us an email.

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Leadership Circle

Pilchuck Glass School’s Leadership Circle recognizes our vital supporters who contribute $2500 or more annually.

Members of the Leadership Circle enjoy VIP experiences with the school, its artists, and the greater arts community.

Leadership Circle Recognition Levels:
  • Advocate: $2,500-$4,999
  • Leader: $5,000-$9,999
  • Patron: $10,000+

Click below to make a donation. Questions? Contact the Development Office by calling 206-254-1961 or click below to send us an email.

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Legacy Society

The Legacy Society was established as a means of securing the future for Pilchuck Glass School and ensuring that upcoming generations of artists have the opportunity to benefit from the education and inspiration Pilchuck offers.

By making a planned gift, you are nourishing future growth, exploration, and education of artists working int he world of glass art.

Through your thoughtful generosity, your gift will allow others to explore their creativity in glass within a vibrant community of artists. 

How to Make a Planned Gift:
  • Will or Living Trust
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • IRA or Retirement Plan
  • A Charitable Trust
  • Other planned gift

For further information about supporting Pilchuck Glass School and our Legacy Society, click below to contact us:

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How to Give

Give online

Pilchuck accepts numerous forms of online payment

Pilchuck accepts online payments in a variety of formats including:

  • Credit or Debit Card
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • ACH
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Recurring gifts

Make a donation online

Fill out the donation form at the top of the page or click here to and select the “Monthly” option to set up a recurring gift.

  • Credit or Debit Card
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  • Venmo
  • ACH
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Check

Send your check through the mail

To send a check, please mail to Pilchuck Glass School's Executive Director, Donna Davies at the mailing address below:

Pilchuck Glass School
Attn: Donna Davies
240 2nd Ave South, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98104

Matching gifts

Corporate matching can double or triple your impact

Many companies will double, or sometimes triple your gift to Pilchuck Glass School by matching your contribution dollar for dollar. With your company’s contribution, you can double the impact of your gift and, in many cases, upgrade your giving membership to a higher level. Companies will often match the gifts of retirees as well.

Companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, Google, Nordstrom, the Gates Foundation, and Liberty Mutual will match gifts.

Please contact your HR Department to see if your company matches gifts to the arts.

Donor Advised Fund

A flexible way to give

When you make a donation through Pilchuck's website, you may select Donor Advised Fund as your payment method after choosing a dollar amount. If you have additional questions about making a donation to Pilchuck Glass School through a Donor Advised Fund, please contact us.

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Stocks & Gifts

Make a gift of stock

Pilchuck Glass School welcomes your gift of stocks and securities. To make a gift of stock to Pilchuck, please contact your broker with our information:

Brokerage Firm:
Charles Schwab & Co.
DTC#: 0164
Account#: 6452-4650
Account Name: Pilchuck Glass School

Before the security is sent, our investment management firm will need to inform Schwab of the following information: # of shares, name of security, brokerage firm that it is coming from, contact person at brokerage firm and the brokerage firm's DTC#. Please call or email Kara Gerhart at Kunath, Karren, Rinne & Atkin (KKRA) with this information; she will make sure that the bank is set up to receive the security into the account.

Kara E. Gerhart, Director of Client Relations
Kunath Karren Rinne & Atkin, LLC | Investment Counsel 1000 Second Avenue | Suite 4000 | Seattle, WA 98104
kara@kkra.com | (P) 206-621-7400 I (Direct) 206-621-0372 I (F) 206-343-3085

For information on how to donate, contact Donna Davies, Executive Director, by calling 206.254.1960 or click below to send an email.

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2024 Impact Report

Community
532 Participants in Pilchuck programs representing 18 countries.
Learning
296 students learned from 48 world-renowned artists with the help of 68 teaching assistants.
Experimentation
32 artists in residence explored new uses of glass in art and design.
Support
186 artists received scholarships totaling $284,000.

Our Mission

Pilchuck Glass School fosters and educates a diverse worldwide community that explores the creative use of glass in art and design.

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.


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Our Supporters

Our supporters ensure that Pilchuck Glass School remains a world-renowned school for artists working in glass, and that artists from all corners of the world will have access to our transformational programming for generations to come.

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Volunteering is a great way to get involved and to support Pilchuck Glass School. Volunteer opportunities include being a docent for special events on campus, such as Spring Tours and Light the Forest, campus spruce-up days, and a wide range of roles at Pilchuck’s annual auction every October.

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Pilchuck Glass School is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is an equal opportunity employer.

Pilchuck Glass School is located on the ancestral homelands of the Skagit, Tulalip, and Stillaguamish tribes, who continue to thrive and who are the contemporary custodians of the land where our campus is situated. We honor the ancestors and respect the elders of the past and present of these tribes.

Pilchuck does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, nationality or ethnic origin in employment or in artistic or educational programs.

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