Learn more at www.hilltopartists.org/betterfutures/

Save the date for our flagship event in celebration of our students! Join us for the 2026 Better Futures Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.

The Better Futures Luncheon honors the students, staff, donors, and community members who make Hilltop Artists a powerful catalyst for change.

Volunteer positions for the Hilltop Artists Spring Glass Sale are now open! We can't wait to invite the community into our hot shop for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Sign up to volunteer today! ⁠

💐https://www.hilltopartists.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Join us Wednesday, April 15 for another Fused Together workshop at the Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill branch from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. ⁠
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This program is offered for free at Tacoma Public Libraries thanks to funding by Tacoma Creates.⁠
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Get more info — www.hilltopartists.org/event/fused-...

Mark your calendars—the Hilltop Artists annual Arts Night Out Block Party returns this August! Join Hilltop Artists and our community partners for a night of free fun, food, music, and artmaking.⁠

⁠Check out our website for more information: www.hilltopartists.org/event/ano-bl...

Applications for our Summer Glass Arts programs are now open!

Summer Glass Arts are held at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Silas High School in multi-week sessions.

☀️Visit our website for more program info and links to apply—https://www.hilltopartists.org/programs/summer/

Because of you, our hot shops and classrooms remain spaces of creativity, resilience, and belonging. Your support keeps our programs free, our furnaces burning, and our students surrounded by mentors who encourage them to grow.

Thank you for supporting Hilltop Artists during our winter campaign! We were able to raise $89,363 in support of our mission to use glass art to connect young people to better futures.

Be the heart of the luncheon!

The Better Futures Luncheon is more than just an event—it’s a movement powered by community and generosity. 💙

Sign up now to be part of an event that celebrates creativity, mentorship, and the power of opportunity!

🔗 www.hilltopartists.org/get-involved...

The 2025 Better Futures Luncheon is only two weeks away! Join us on Tuesday, October 7th from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM to be part of the celebration and hear from our keynote speaker Manuel R. Cawaling.

🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets at www.hilltopartists.org/betterfutures/

Tacoma Creates is focused on community programs. Keep it that way | Opinion While capital investments may sound appealing, they were never part of the original voter mandate. | Opinion

Check out this recent Tacoma News Tribune article to learn more: www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...

Then, take a moment to share your story or reach out to your councilmember to say why Tacoma Creates matters to you!

Tacoma Creates is up for reauthorization at City Council! This program brings arts, culture, heritage, and science opportunities to youth and communities all across Tacoma.

Hilltop Artists has seen the impact firsthand—Tacoma Creates helps make our work (and the work of so many others) possible.

Sign up to be a Table Captain at the Better Futures Luncheon!

Table Captains work closely with the Hilltop Artists team to make sure our event is attended by passionate community supporters.

Visit hilltopartists.org/tablecaptain... for more information and to sign up!

Questions? Reach out to Sasha, Outreach Director, at 253-442-3751.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

This summer session, the youth of Hilltop Artists' Arts Connect program are working to support HopeSparks Family Services and their HopesCloset program.

Bring your gently used or new clothing, school supplies, and more by the Hilltop Artists office before July 31st to make your donation.

Want to make an impact, catch live artmaking, and join colorful community celebration? Help out at the Arts Night Out annual block party on Tuesday, August 5th from 4 - 7 PM. ⁠
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🎆Sign up to volunteer soon—https://hilltopartists.org/get-involved/volunteer/

HEY HIGH SCHOOLERS!

Are you a student interested in learning about glass arts, making your own cool pieces, and meeting cool people?

Sign up for Hilltop Artists Summer Glass Arts at SOTA. Sessions run August 11th through 21st, 10 AM - 12:30 PM.

🔥 Get more info: hilltopartists.org/afterschool/

Hilltop Artists Arts Night Out Block Party returns this August!🔥

Come hang out on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 from 4 – 7 PM for an afternoon of games, crafts, glass demos, food and treats.

🔗Visit the link for info—https://hilltopartists.org/events/ano-block-party-2025/

Join Hilltop Artists August 3rd as we kick off a season of Better Futures at Museum of Glass with the Hilltop Artists Awards and Volunteer Appreciation!

📅Don't miss out! Visit our website for more information—https://hilltopartists.org/event/bfl-awards-mog/

Hot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series starring Urban Glass's multi-talented team of studio technicians & admin staff collaborating with artists. See the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass and meet friendly local artists.

Our very own Daytime Instructor, Doug Burgess, will be teaching a class at Urban Glass in Brooklyn this Friday as part of Hot Glass Hangout!

🔗Get more info—https://bit.ly/3TdD15M

Check out Doug's work on Instagram: @creativehandsglass

We’re delighted to announce that our 2025 Better Futures Luncheon will be held at the Bicentennial Pavilion at the historic Hotel Murano Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 1 PM!

🎟️ tickets are now available—https://hilltopartists.org/betterfutures/

And if you’re feeling inspired, there’s still time to consider donating to Hilltop Artists for our spring fundraiser. Together, we can make a difference.

✨️https://hilltopartists.org/t-give

Tough times call for good music. That’s why we’ve created a playlist just for you—a soundtrack of resilience, creativity, and inspiration. 🎧

Listen here:
🎵 Songs when I feel like crying—bit.ly/kims-songs-to-cry
🎵 Songs when I feel like smiling—bit.ly/kims-songs-to-smile

Read our spring letter from Dr. Kim on our website—https://hilltopartists.org/spring25_appeal/

🎁 Make a year-end gift—https://hilltopartists.org/give

Your generosity makes it possible for young artists to thrive. Each donation ensures Hilltop Artists continues to provide mentorship, safety, and creativity. With your support, students can find strength through artistic expression and connection.

💙 We serve youth and families facing hardships—fear of deportation, homelessness, and job loss—and we provide a safe space for growth and creativity. But we can’t do it alone.

Help us keep their light ✨ shining bright. Make your gift today—https://hilltopartists.org/t-give

By giving today, you make it possible for these young artists to continue exploring their creativity and building resilience. Let’s stand together. 💜⁠
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🎁 Make your donation—https://hilltopartists.org/t-give⁠

🌈 At Hilltop Artists, we welcome students from all walks of life. Many have faced obstacles most of us can only imagine. Yet, through creativity and community, they find strength and belonging. Your support protects and uplifts their voices.⁠

The week culminates on Friday for our Hot Shop Hot Night, when we welcome our community to see the visiting artist and our young artists in action.⁠

Seating is limited to 50 so don't wait!⁠
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🎟️ Visit our website to learn and reserve your spot—https://hilltopartists.org/events/hshn-eriko-kobayashi/