Drawn to Glass
The Sonoran Glass School is proud to host this annual competition for young artists! We invite youth ages 8-18 to submit a drawing to be transformed into glass. Using a furnace, torch, kiln, or coldworking tools our artists use the drawings to create them in real life out of glass.
Glass artworks are available for purchase at our fundraising event with proceeds supporting our Youth Education Program, providing glass experiences and education to youth in Southern Arizona.
2026 Selected Artworks
For our inaugural event, we received over 70 submissions. 15 artworks were selected, with 12 pieces made by SGS artists leading up to the event and 3 made live. Please join us in congratulating the following artists for their incredibly inspiring artworks.
Fundraiser Event (3/14/2026 from 1-5pm)
The Drawn to Glass competition concluded with a fun event and auction, with live demonstrations and family friendly activities. The artists were celebrated and we raised money to support our Youth Education Program, providing glass experiences and education to youth in Southern Arizona.
Thank you to our Community Partners who provided donations for our raffle: Reid Park Zoo, Lava Island, Golf N’ Stuff, Baggin’s, Mini Time Machine Museum, Heroes and Villians Tucson as well as SnickerDoodles who provided free caricatures and food from Ugly But Honest Pizzeria.
Three artworks were created live, with one piece made in real time in the Warm Shop (glass fusing), Hot Shop, (glassblowing), and Flame Shop (torchworking).
2027 Submissions
Submissions for next year will open in December. We encourage young artists to start dreaming up their designs and pursuing creativity in the meantime!