Dan the Man!
By Louise Irvine “Dan the Man” is a popular phrase used to describe a skilled and impressive guy. It’s the perfect description for glass artist, Dan Alexander, who recently took the WMODA team on a tour of the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, followed by a glassblowing demonstration at the Morean
Making a Splash!
Eleven talented artists from Florida’s glass community and overseas made a splash at the preview of our latest exhibition, celebrating the sea as envisioned by contemporary glass and ceramic artists. They enjoyed catching up at the party and seeing all the new work at WMODA, including Chihuly’s works on paper
Amulets of Light
WMODA members were invited to an exclusive workshop in February, led by Chelsea Rousso, to design and create a fused-glass amulet. Designed for protection and power, these glass symbols are a visual reminder of strength, healing, and intention. Chelsea was awarded a grant from the Broward County Cultural Division for
Dragons of Fire
by Louise Irvine Last month, Arthur Wiener, the museum’s founder and benefactor, sponsored an artist dinner and glassblowing demonstration featuring Jason Christian at the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts in Lake Worth Beach. The WMODA team first met Jason during a visit to Dale Chihuly’s Boathouse Studio in Seattle, where
Fishy Business
by Louise Irvine Jonah and the Whale was among the earliest ceramic sculptures produced at the Ardmore Studio in South Africa. It was modeled by Bonnie Ntshalintshali, the first artist to assist the founder Fèe Halsted. Bonnie joined the studio in KwaZulu-Natal after being unable to work as a farm laborer
The Power of Love
Supporters of Lloyd Goradesky’s Let LOVE Guide Your Way public art project were guided to WMODA on February 8 to watch a private screening of a new documentary by Kirk Gillon, an award-winning filmmaker. Despite it being Super Bowl Sunday, there was a full house to watch Lloyd’s universal love and kindness
Mar. 18 – Walk-In Wednesday: Dive into Splash!
Wednesday, March 18 • 11:00 am Included with your museum admission Splash into the Fired Arts at WMODA! Skip the schedule and plunge into a world where fire meets water, experiencing glass and ceramic art inspired by the serene beauty of ocean life. Join Louise Irvine, Executive Director and Curator
Mar. 21 – Amulets of Light Grand Reveal
Saturday, March 21, 2026 · 2:00 pm Join us in celebrating community and connection at WMODA on Saturday, March 21st, at 2:00 pm to unveil our new temporary installation, Amulets of Light. Artist Chelsea Rousso received a grant from the Broward County Cultural Division for a series of Amulets of Light workshops across











