BlowFish Glass

28/05/2026

The results are in!

After receiving over 140 applications from around the world, we are thrilled to announce the selected artists for Fifteen x Fifteen 2026 at Blowfish Glass Gallery during Stourbridge’s Celebration of Glass festival.

Alison Jardine
Alison Lowry
Alison Mac Cormaic
Alison Stott
Amelia Skachill Burke
Angela Thwaites
Aria Kiani
Avis Dou
Ayako Hirogaki
Brenda Page
Caroline Anne Weidman
Cathryn Shilling
Charlie Burke
David Reekie
Deborah Timperley
Emma Baker
Emma Goring
Eva-Annamaria Lihor-Laza
Georgia Redpath
Gillies Jones
Helen Slater Stokes
Jane Vincent
Jean Thebault
Jeremy Sinkus
Joshua / Guy Kerley / Marsh…
Jade Pinnell
Julie Light
Karen Browning
Katherine Huskie
Kerry Collison
Kira Fröse
Kira Phoenix K’inan
Laura Aalto-Setälä
Laura McKinley
Laura Quinn
Layne Rowe
Laxmi Priya
Lindsay LeBlanc
Lisa Preußner
Lorena Rode
Lothar Böttcher
Louise Truslow
Lyndsey Gates
Madeleine Hughes
Madeline Bunyan
Maria Donnai
Maria Zulueta
Mark Bickers
Marta Gibiete
Morag Reekie
Nicola Steel
Pål Roland Janssen
Ruth Shelley
Sacha Delabre
Sally Beeston
Sarah Shanahan
Scott Chaseling
Sharon Korek
Shonah Escombe
Sue Simmons
Susan Kinley
Suzie Smith
Theo Brooks
Thomas Petit
Tim Rawlinson
Weston Lambert

England • Ireland • Wales • Germany • South Africa • USA • Australia • Finland • Norway • France • Romania • Latvia

Thank you to every artist who applied — the standard of work was exceptionally high and selecting this year’s exhibition was incredibly difficult.

We can’t wait to welcome you all to Fifteen x Fifteen 2026 on Saturday 22nd August from 11am onwards at Blowfish Glass Gallery. Congratulations!!! 🥳

I’ve made far too many decisions today so I’m going with all 4 posters, because they’re beautiful ❤️💙

01/05/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application — we received an incredible 136 entries, exceeding even our 2024 Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition.

Due to the strength and volume of submissions, we’ve decided to expand this year’s event. We will be introducing two additional judges and increasing the number of exhibiting artists from 30 to 60.

The exhibition will now open during the Stourbridge Glass Quarter Festival (21st-23rd August), alongside exhibitions at General Office Gallery, Stourbridge Glass Museum, the Ruskin Glass Centre, and the Red House Glass Cone in collaboration with Makers Market Midlands.

Our opening event will be Saturday 22nd August.
We will also be reaching out to selected artists to discuss live demonstrations taking place throughout the day on Saturday. This sits just ahead of the International Festival of Glass the following bank holiday weekend in St. Helens. What a fantastic Summer for glass !

Our event will be ticketed during the day, with artists and collectors invited to stay for an evening of networking and refreshments from 6:30pm.

A full programme announcement will be shared very soon — please stay tuned via our socials and sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio.

I’m incredibly excited to curate what promises to be a STANDOUT exhibition. Thank you again to everyone who applied.

Soo… who’s coming !? 😃

11/04/2026

🚨CALL FOR ARTISTS 🚨

The Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition deadline is 30 April — not long left.

A biannual celebration of contemporary glass, this is your chance to exhibit your work at Blowfish Glass Gallery.

✨ Free to enter
✨ Open to artists working in glass
✨ Quick and simple application

We’ve had some strong entries so far, but far fewer than expected — so there’s still real opportunity to be part of this show.

👉 Apply now via the link in our bio — it only takes a few minutes

If you work in glass, this is for you.
Save this so you don’t miss the deadline, and tag someone who should apply 👇

01/04/2026

Fifteen x fifteen application ➡️ https://blowfishglassart.com/fifteen-x-fifteen-returns-a-biannual-celebration-of-contemporary-glass-at-blowfish-glass-gallery/

Studio Bursary Application ➡️ https://blowfishglassart.com/opportunity-fifteen-x-fifteen-glass-studio-bursary/

01/04/2026

📣 OPEN CALL — APPLY BY APRIL 30

There’s one month left to apply for Fifteen x Fifteen — Blowfish Glass Gallery’s biannual exhibition celebrating contemporary glass.

We’re selecting 30 artists to exhibit work in Stourbridge this summer.

The brief:
Create a piece no larger than 15 x 15 x 15 cm — a constraint designed to push new ideas, techniques, and experimentation across all glass processes.

Alongside the exhibition, there are 2 studio bursaries (worth £1,200+ each) available.

✨ Exhibit your work in a leading contemporary glass gallery
✨ Be seen by collectors and a specialist audience
✨ Push your practice within a focused, curated format

👉 Deadline: April 30 (midnight BST)
👉 Apply via the link in bio

If you’ve been thinking about it — this is your moment to submit.

Slide 2 & 3 features ‘s entry and demonstration at our Fifteen x Fifteen event 2024

Tag an artist who should be part of this 👇

10/03/2026

It’s March, which means month – a chance to introduce the people behind the glass at Blowfish.

First up is Elliot Walker, glass maker and founder of . Elliot spends most days by the furnace turning molten glass into the stunning pieces you see leaving the studio. When he’s not making, he’s usually developing new designs

Bethany Wood is our Blowfish Gallery owner, tutor and Blowfish Bespoke project manager. Bethany keeps projects moving, turns beginners into addicts and keeps our busy programme of events and workshops running smoothly.

Ryan Ashcroft is our glass making assistant. Ryan is part of the hotshop team, helping gather, shape and finish pieces while keeping the rhythm of the workshop going. If you’ve ever watched glass blowing in action, you’ll know it’s very much a team sport.

Jiayun Ding supports both glass making and packing. From helping at the bench to carefully preparing finished pieces for their journey out into the world.

All four of us are glass artists in our own right, but together we keep Blowfish running day-to-day – turning molten glass, strong coffee and occasional chaos into the finished pieces you see in the gallery.

Follow along this month as we share a bit more about the people, process and occasional hotshop mishap behind the scenes.
Better late than never

02/03/2026

What a difference some colour makes on a grey Monday morning! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bespoke Sheet Glass Weekend at Blowfish. We loved sharing the demonstrations, new glass drops, and brainstorming future ideas with you all. Your enthusiasm makes it all worth it. ✨

28/02/2026

What a day! We're thrilled with the turnout today at our Sheet Glass event! We've had some last-minute spots open up for tomorrow - join us! Demo 1: 11 am-12:30 pm, Demo 2: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm.
Link in bio and story to secure your spot.
Huge thankyou to everyone who came today, your support and creativity inspire us! Can't wait to see what you create with your new sheet glass! 🫶

30/01/2026

Fifteen x Fifteen Studio Bursary — Now Open ✨

We’re offering two Studio Bursaries, each worth £1,200, to support glass artists in developing new work for our upcoming Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition.

Each bursary includes:
🔥 A supported studio day with Elliot Walker
🧠 Mentorship from gallery owner Bethany Wood

We’re especially keen to support experimental ideas, including projects that combine different glass disciplines.

The exhibition coincides with the International Biennale and the GAS-led International Festival of Glass (IFOG) — a brilliant moment to be making and showing work in the UK.

🗓 Deadline: 30 April 2026
🔗 Apply via the link in our bio

24/01/2026