Events in 2021
You Are The Earth, a large scale mixed media installation
You can view my 8ft. x 10ft. photo collage with chalk drawing, kiln cast glass and fabric installation in an Amazon Headquarters building at the corner of John St and Boren is Seattle, WA. , February through mid- May.
Glass Art Society Collector’s Tour: Refract 2021
On October 15th, my studio will be one of the stops on the GAS Private Collector’s tour. I will be talking about my work and demonstrating my unusual glass casting techniques. For more information contact http://www.glassart.org
Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience
The Seattle Glass Experience: Refract is back for 4 days in October 2021. See the region’s luminaries of glass art come out and shine with special events, exhibitions, parties, studio tours, intriguing demos and opportunities to connect with artists working in this fascinating medium. My studio will be open on Saturday, October 16th from 11-3:00. http://www.refractseattle.org
Events in 2020
Please take a look at my YouTube video for insight into my inspiration, processes and studio.
Crista Matteson Kiln Cast Glass and Cast Bronze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNiLPZjAp7M
Also on YouTube you will find individual videos of my sculptures that have been posted by some of my galleries.
Due to the Corona Virus a featured exhibition of my new work titled, Kinship can be viewed online at Bender Gallery, http://www.bendergallery.com.When restrictions are lifted you can view the work in person, in their gallery in North Carolina.
Habatat Gallery’s 48th Annual International Invitational Exhibition
Due to the Corona Virus this exhibition can be viewed on line. Opening May 8th, Habatat Direct www.Glass48.com.
I’m thrilled to announce the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA will be began showing my kiln cast glass sculptures in the Museum Gallery. Check their website for the reopening date.
Events in 2019
“Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Habatat’s Glass 47 International Award Winners”
(dates to announced)
Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN
“Habatat Gallery’s 47th Annual International Invitational Exhibition”
May 2 – July 5th 2019
Royal Oak, Michigan
“Art of the Garden”
June – July 31st 2019
Schack Art Center, Everett, WA
“Museo’s Annual Garden Show”
April 6th – 30th
Museo Gallery, Langley, Whidbey Island, WA
“Mesa Contemporary Art Museum’s Annual Contemporary Craft Exhibit”
Mesa, Arizona
Events in 2018
“Mesa Contemporary Art Museum’s Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibit”
Awarded a Juror’s Choice Award for the sculpture “Snow on Pines”
Mesa Contemporary Art Museum, Mesa, AZ Feb. 9th – April 15th
“By Hand, International Fine Craft Competition”
Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA
“What Goes Bump In The Night”
Vegas Clay Center, Las Vegas, NV
“Ceramics Monthly” magazine published an image of Snow on Pines in their Exposure section in the March issue
New Gallery representation: Bender Gallery, Asheville, NC
attended “Pilchuck Glass School” Stanwood, WA. for workshop titled, Building Positives May/June
Assistant Instructor at Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY. helping teach Kiln Cast Glass June/July
“Tenacious” a group show at Suzanna Zarr Gallery, Mercer Island, WA. Aug. 3 – Oct. 3
“10 Years at NW Encaustic” a group show of all the artists who have had solo shows in gallery over the past 10 years. Nov. 3 – 30th
