Artist in Residence

May 22-26

Grant Garmezy is an acclaimed sculptor and glass artist celebrated for his highly detailed, nature-inspired works rendered in molten glass. Trained in sculptural glassblowing, he creates pieces that balance technical rigor with narrative depth, transforming glass into dynamic, lifelike forms.

Garmezy maintains a global presence, showcasing his work from New Zealand to Africa, with pieces held in esteemed collections in Bangkok, Barcelona, Cyprus, Dubai, the Hamptons, Paris, Tokyo and Venice. He collaborates regularly with his wife, Erin, creating intricate sculptural and flame-worked glass pieces, and has partnered with leading glass companies such as Kugler Colors, His Glassworks and Mobile Glassblowing Studios. His creative reach extends to collaborations with major media companies including Discovery+, Paramount, Marvel and Universal Studios, and his social media platforms reach millions of followers monthly.

August 12-16

Jason Christian is a glass artist from the Seattle area. He became involved in glass art at the age of 21 — starting as a factory charger, slowly developing his glass knowledge through experience. He has worked with a variety of well-known artists in the Seattle community, including Martin Blank, Preston Singletary, James Mongrain and Nancy Callan.

For almost a decade he has been an integral member of Dale Chihuly's Boathouse team, collaborating and working with international artists, including Pino Signoretto. His individual work explores the art of reticello, classical Venetian techniques and modern simplicity. Recently he has been developing art inspired by the works of Fabergé — combining the delicate complexity of reticello with the intricate detailing Fabergé eggs are known for.