{"id":27587,"date":"2023-06-27T07:01:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T07:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=27587"},"modified":"2025-05-29T20:35:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:35:38","slug":"hilltop-artists-youth-glassblowing-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/hilltop-artists-youth-glassblowing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilltop Artists helps Tacoma youth flourish","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heat, patience and precision \u2014 that\u2019s what it takes to transform molten glass into intricate works of art. Students at <a href=\"https:\/\/hilltopartists.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilltop Artists, a youth development arts nonprofit<\/a> in Tacoma, have been helping kids develop skills in the glass arts for nearly 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>Student creations range from individual pieces like bowls and pendants to mixed-media exhibits and complex installations. But what students value about this program goes beyond technical knowledge and artistic expertise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s such a welcoming community,\u201d says high school senior Aidan Rosa, who has been participating in Hilltop Artists since the seventh grade.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir programs and their outreach are just impeccable,\u201d he says. \u201cThey are the kind of people who listen and will go far and wide to help you with whatever you need.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Making an exclusive art more inclusive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Glassblowing, invented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/technology\/glassblowing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syrian craftsmen in the first century BC<\/a>, has evolved into an exclusive medium. The space and financial investment required to maintain a hot shop \u2014 the facility where glass artists work \u2014 puts this art form out of reach for many.<\/p>\n<p>In 1994, Hilltop Artists was founded with the intention of creating an inclusive environment for diverse youth to gain hands-on experience in the glass arts, a field that tends to be dominated by white, male artists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the biggest thing we provide is a safe space for kids of different ages, genders, cultures and races to express themselves creatively,\u201d says Trenton Quiocho, production manager at Hilltop Artists. \u201cWe provide access at no cost to students, which is huge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Seventeen years ago, Quiocho started out as a student in Hilltop Artists, and it proved to be a defining experience. After he graduated high school, Quiocho decided to pursue the glass arts as a career, working for glassybaby in Seattle, completing an artist residency at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma and supporting Hilltop Artists through leadership roles.<\/p>\n<p>Some of his recent glass pieces, featured in an exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum, explore Quiocho&#8217;s Filipino American heritage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it hadn\u2019t been for Hilltop Artists, I\u2019m not sure I would be where I am today,\u201d he says. \u201cThere\u2019s not many places in the world where you have kids as young as 12 learning the basics of glassblowing. And whether or not they decide to pursue the glass arts professionally, they are gaining self-confidence and learning skills that will benefit them throughout the rest of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size: 1em\"><p><strong>Hilltop Artists facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hilltop Artists, in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools, offers a range of programming for youth 12-26: after-school and summer classes, in-class electives, a production team for advanced students, an alumni group, outreach services, scholarships and more. Their programs benefit more than 650 students a year.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, 100 percent of 12th grade students in their production program graduated high school, and many continued their education at two- or four-year colleges.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For Adeline Rubke, a high school freshman who has participated in Hilltop Artists since the eighth grade, one of those skills is learning how to adapt to changing circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes glass breaks,\u201d she says. \u201cYou have to work together with other people to make changes on the fly and see what else you can make, or what you can do to fix a problem when something doesn\u2019t go according to plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rubke also appreciates the freedom to experiment in an atmosphere that promotes learning and camaraderie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of my favorite parts is playing around with color, because you never know exactly what a piece is going to look like until it\u2019s done \u2014 it\u2019s always a surprise,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Like Rubke, high school senior Rosa has valued the opportunity to engage in creative teamwork with other youth from schools throughout Tacoma.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you\u2019re on the hot shop floor, communication is really important for both safety and collaboration,\u201d Rosa says. \u201cI\u2019ve really enjoyed the chance to understand other people\u2019s artistic visions and help bring them to life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hilltop Artists awarded Rosa a scholarship for artists of color in 2022 to further his glass arts training at a workshop in Tennessee with glass artist Tate Newfield.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing able to enjoy the company of other people who are just as passionate about the glass arts as I am was amazing,\u201d Rosa says. \u201cI learned so much and I got to try out new skills like woodworking and making glass flooring.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Building bridges and shines<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_27595\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27595\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27595\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Multicolored glass medallions\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Glass_Medalions_S2N-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sound to Narrows Shines, created by Hilltop Artists<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hilltop Artists is a recipient of <a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/about-multicare\/community\/partnership-fund\/\">MultiCare\u2019s Community Partnership Fund<\/a>, which awards funds to nonprofits whose initiatives improve our communities. However, MultiCare has also benefited from the creativity and generosity of Hilltop Artists, like Rosa and Rubke.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27599\" style=\"width: 191px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27599\" class=\" wp-image-27599\" src=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-135x300.jpg\" alt=\"A glass wall filled with multicolored glass balls\" width=\"181\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-768x1705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-692x1536.jpg 692w, https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/06\/Mary_Bridge_Skybridge-rotated.jpg 908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Glass float installation, created by Hilltop Artists, at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children\u2019s Hospital<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each year, students at Hilltop Artists create glass medallions called Shines for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundtonarrows.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sound to Narrows<\/a>, an annual race in Tacoma that helps raise money for the <a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/about-multicare\/community\/mash-camp\/\">MultiCare Academy for Students in Healthcare Camp<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On Global Running Day (a few days before Sound to Narrows), the Shines are hidden on popular trails in Pierce County for the community to discover. This year, Hilltop Artists created 51 Shines to mark the 51st anniversary of Sound to Narrows, held June 10, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>You can also view the beautiful work of Hilltop Artists at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children\u2019s Hospital. <a href=\"https:\/\/hilltopartists.org\/art\/installations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Students created over 1,800 glass floats<\/a>, with sea creatures hidden inside, that line the skybridge connecting the hospital to other pediatric floors. The goal of the 2014 project was to offer inspiration and encouragement to children as they heal.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cPartnering for healing and a healthy future\u201d is MultiCare\u2019s mission, and it inspires us to form connections that help improve the quality of life for our communities. Community organizations all around us are doing amazing work, and we\u2019re inspired and excited to support that work.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Stories from our Community<\/em><\/strong><em> is an ongoing series conceived to dive into some of these organizations*, bring their stories to life and spread the word about how they are making our communities better.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Some of the organizations profiled in this series are recipients of <a href=\"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/about-multicare\/community\/partnership-fund\/\">MultiCare\u2019s Community Partnership Fund<\/a>, which awards funds to nonprofit organizations working on initiatives, programs and projects that improve our community.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heat, patience and precision \u2014 that\u2019s what it takes to transform molten glass into intricate works of art. 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