The Greg Piercy Annual Scholarship Award
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At this year's Luncheon, Hilltop Artists established the first-ever Greg Piercy Annual Scholarship Award for Commitment and Dedication. Greg Piercy has been an instructor with Hilltop Artists for 19 years--nearly the entire history of the organization. Greg has been the epitome of commitment and dedication to Hilltop Artists. He coined the phrase "it's not about the glass, it's about the kids" - an adage which guides Hilltop Artists' true focus.
Greg is planning to use his scholarship at The Glass Furnace, Turkey's largest glass art center.
Trent Quiocho is the first recipient of the Greg Piercy Award. He has been greatly involved with Hilltop Artists for 8 years: first as a student, then an intern, and is now the Assistant Production Instructor. Not only is he committed and dedicated to the organization, he is also reliable, extraordinarily talented, and has a terrific sense of humor. Trent plans to use the scholarship to further his glass arts education through a class at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle.
Congratulations to both Greg and Trent!
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Did you know?
Hilltop Artists students will lead tours of our 20th Anniversary Exhibition, emcee, and blow glass at the Museum of Glass every Third Thursday through January 2015!
Out of 14 full- and part-time staff, 6 are former Hilltop Artists students.
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Contact Us
602 N Sprague Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
253.571.7670
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Incredible Support and Success at Better Futures Luncheon
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Together, we connect young people to better futures. Our net income for this year's Better Futures Luncheon was $75,500! Luncheon attendees heard from student speakers, Destiny and Doug, about the impact Hilltop Artists has had on their lives, from gaining confidence to life-changing experiences that shape their dreams. Watch the student speeches here!
We are unbelievably thankful for the outpouring of support from sponsors, table captains, guests, and volunteers. Donors are critical to the success and sustainability of Hilltop Artists. If you weren't able to attend the Luncheon this year, but still want to join the effort to connect young people to better futures, consider making a gift here.
View more pictures from the Luncheon here.
Photos courtesy of Lisa Hepfer.
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The Winter Glass Sale
is Coming!
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The Winter Glass Sale promises a flurry of opportunities to find the perfect gift and support Hilltop Artists youth. All proceeds go back into our tuition-free programs!
Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 10am til 1pm at Jason Lee Middle School (602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma). Shorten your wait in line: arrive at 9am and pick up a ticket and return at your appointed entry time.
Want a sneak peek of the sale?
The Winter Pre-sale Soiree, an evening of festivities and exclusive early access to students' glass, is a special benefit for donors who have contributed $200 or more in 2014. There's still time to donate via our website, or by calling 253.571.7670.
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Check out this time-lapse video of our new heating chamber installation, funded by 146 Indiegogo campaign donors earlier this year!
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Upcoming Events
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Now until Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015
Sunday, Nov. 2, 10am-4pm
Day of the Dead Free Community Festival at Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma), Hilltop Artists After-School students contributed an altar for this installation and the free festival will include food, music, dance, and art-making
Thursday, Nov. 6 & 13, 5:30pm-7pm
Gallery hours at Jason Lee Middle School Hot Shop (602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma),
Our gallery is full of beautiful, student-made glass! Pick out some holiday gifts before the rush
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9am-2pm & Sunday, Dec. 7, 11am-4pm
Mary Bridge Festival of Trees Public Days at Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center (1500 Broadway, Tacoma), Hilltop Artists has been commissioned to create a tree for the Festival of Trees benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center. View Team Production's creation, "From Our Hands to Your Heart," on the Public Days!
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30pm-6pm
Arts Connect Showcase at Wilson High School (1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma), Arts Connect participants will exhibit their pottery work and present highlights from a fall service project benefiting Changing Rein, a nonprofit equine therapy program
Friday, Dec. 12
Winter Pre-sale Soiree is a fun event for donors who have contributed $200 or more to Hilltop Artists in 2014
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10am-1pm
Winter Glass Sale at Jason Lee Middle School (602 N Sprague Ave, Tacoma)
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