glass – From the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

March 2, 2026

Treasures from the Vault: Amber Cowan

A white sculpture made of several decorative pieces stacked on top of one another. Elements like grapes, leaves, flowers, and wings combine to make a vertical, all white form. This view shows the bell-like shape of the base, with the top opening like a widened bowl.

Take a look at antique glass through the work of artist Amber Cowan. Research Curator Sachi Yanari-Rizzo walks us through Cowan's journey, and her elegant, nostalgic sculptures.

February 11, 2026

Now on View: Andrea Spencer’s Flameworked Sealife

A cluster of seaweed, with wide green, narrow brown, pointed, and round growth points. Dark brown oval seed pods are attached to long, thin tendrils. Two off-white and brown flowers are laid within the cluster of plant life. The entire work is composed in an organic, curved shape.

The glass works now on view by Andrea Spencer reflect the beauty and delicate nature of sea plants. Curator of Exhibitions walks us through Spencer's works in, Mimesis, open through March 1st.

January 28, 2026January 26, 2026

Museum Memories: Tod Kovara

An elderly white man with grey hair, a white mustache, and glasses. He is wearing a dark grey suit and a multicolored tie. In a formal setting, he sits behind a floral centerpiece and clear drinking glasses.

Step into Museum Memories with FWMoA supporter, Tod Kovara. This look back brings us to an event highlighting the works of glass artist, Dale Chihuly!

December 9, 2025

Treasures from the Vault: Toots Zynsky

A close up on the rim and interior of the glass bowl. The threads are running alongside each other and overlapping in some places. Blue, red, and purple create a horizontal and curved striped pattern inside the bowl. Black and blue alternate on the section of the rim that is visible.

The stunning works of Toots Zynsky are seen up close in this installment of Treasures from the Vault! Research Curator Sachi Yanari-Rizzo walks us through the background and technique used by this inspired glass artist.

May 27, 2025April 22, 2025

Playing Favorites: Lauren Wolfer & Aaron Bohrod

A still life painting with several knick-knacks on a wooden table, including glass animals, jars, and a browning banana. Colors are mainly neutral, but include some blues and pinks.

Staff at #fwmoa answer the question, "What's your favorite artwork on display? Lauren Wolfer, Museum Registrar, takes us to her current favorite! Check out this art piece #nowonview in Truthful Illusions: Realism in the Age of Abstraction.

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Off The Cuff: Habatat’s 53rd International Exhibition

A dark background with orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink glass pieces on pedestals. The glass pieces are teardrop shapes or organic forms.

See what's new in the world of glass! FWMoA President and CEO, Charles Shepard walks us through his experience at the 53rd International Glass Exposition.

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Now On View: Works from the Collection of Carl and Stephanie Beling

5 small, glass works. Colors, including blue, tan, and orange within clear glass. Each work highlights aspects of architecture, including stairs and roofs.

Find out what's #nowonview with insight from art collector and donor, Stephanie Beling! Read on to learn about sand cast works in FWMoA's permanent collection!

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Playing Favorites: Kelsey Herber & Vladimír Zbyňovský

A photo portrait of a woman. Light brown hair and glasses.

Meet Kelsey Herber! Our newest member of the Education Department, she shows us her current favorite work of art at #fwmoa while #playingfavorites

April 1, 2025April 4, 2025

Art Term Tuesday: Armature

A life sized, glass, transparent figure. Arm raised, it's holding the wires attached to a much smaller transparent angel

It's time for Art Term Tuesday! Today our Director of Education, Alyssa Dumire, gives insight to the uses of armature in art. Learn more by viewing examples found here at #fwmoa

March 25, 2025April 21, 2025

Playing Favorites: Zoe Niverson & Lucio Bubacco

A blue, glass, decorative drinking vessel. The rim is painted with golden grapevines. The stem is surrounded by small figurines representing Perseus and Medusa. Delicate, flameworked vines and waves of water intertwine around the glass stem.

Staff at #fwmoa are being asked, "What's your favorite artwork on display?" Zoe Niverson, our 2025 Education Department Intern, tells us her thoughts! Read about her favorite work #nowonview in the Glass Wing.