A museum of glass and ceramic art isn’t a natural environment for young children, and some parents worry in case it’s like bringing a bull into a china shop! We’re proud to have made our Fired Arts museum into a haven for multi-generational families to discover the joy of art

Louise Irvine Women have danced like butterflies across centuries and cultures. In the American Southwest, Hopi maidens honored the butterfly spirit to evoke rain and celebrate the harvest. In the mountain forests of central Mexico, millions of monarch butterflies arrive just as Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Louise Irvine I was delighted to meet Irene Schyberger and hear about her fascinating experience with Chihuly in Finland. She has gifted WMODA the artist’s portfolio, which commemorates Chihuly’s 1995 visit to the tiny Finnish village of Nuutajarvi with his glassblowing team, when he began making chandeliers for his epic

Teresa Kowall WMODA is excited to showcase sea turtles throughout September during the final wave of our Splash! exhibition. Thanks to our new collaboration with the Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.), visitors can celebrate the magnificence of these marine creatures and the vital conservation work happening along our Florida coast.

Louise Irvine A spectacular new addition to the Splash exhibition has prompted this exploration of seahorses in the Fired Arts. James Mongrain, Chihuly’s lead gaffer, specializes in towering glass vessels, around 40 inches tall, inspired by 18th-century Venetian Serpent goblets. In his own studio, he supersizes the animal motifs on

WMODA Members and guests of the Generation Venetian Arts Society (GENVAS) were treated to an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and celebration during an exclusive salon-style concert at the museum on July 26th. Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Jose Angel Navarro captivated guests with An Afternoon Affair… I Am an American!

By Louise Irvine As you explore the Splash! exhibition at WMODA, you’ll discover the ocean’s beauty flows beyond the galleries and into the Museum Shop. There, alongside stunning contemporary ceramic and glass artworks on display, is an array of marine-inspired treasures you can take home – including the unique creations of Matchless Glass, a family-owned local jewelry company founded by our very own Building Manager, Luis Montanez. 

By Louise Irvine Paul Stankard, the renowned American glass artist, has recently announced his retirement from benchwork after more than 60 years. Paul’s guiding principle in his daily life is inscribed on his studio wall: “Laborare est Orare” – “to work is to pray.” After beginning his career as a

By Louise Irvine On July 4th, as America was celebrating its 250th birthday, I was traveling back in time in England through the hidden lanes of rural Somerset to meet Richard and Sally Dennis on the open day of their delightful art pottery. Richard Dennis OBE is renowned as an

By Louise Irvine On August 1, curious minds of all ages will gather at WMODA to hear Kiki Sylvain, an expert on butterflies, tell the story of the caterpillar’s metamorphosis. Kiki is a professional butterfly breeder and artist, and her interactive educational workshop ties the wonders of the natural world with the museum’s beautiful collection