Artists announced for Blowfish Glass 15 x 15 exhibition

Following the success of the first Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition held by Blowfish Glass in 2024, a second show will be taking place, launching with a preview event on 22 August 2026.

After receiving over 140 applications from around the world (including the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, the USA, Australia, Finland, Norway, France, Romania and Latvia), over 60 artists have been selected. Each artist will display a piece of work measuring no larger than 15cm x 15cm x 15cm.

Curator Bethany Wood stated, “The aim is to encourage experimentation, innovation, and fresh thinking across all glass processes – from flameworking and hot sculpting to pâte-de-verre, engraving, and beyond. The exhibition celebrates the versatility of glass while making high quality contemporary work accessible to a wide audience.”

In 2024, Fifteen x Fifteen featured 47 artists from 11 countries, showcasing an international mix of conceptual, sculptural, and functional glass.

Artists taking part this year include: 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 Kerley/Guy Marshall Brown; Jade Pinnell; Julie Light; Karen Browning; Katherine Huskie; Kerry Collison; Kira Fröse; Kira Phoenix K’ina; 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, and Weston Lambert.

Bethany added, “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.”

The preview day coincides with the Stourbridge Glass Quarter Festival (21-23 August 2026), which includes exhibitions at General Office Gallery, Stourbridge Glass Museum (A Celebration of Glass), the Ruskin Glass Centre, and the Red House Glass Cone in collaboration with Makers Market Midlands.

Following the preview day, the exhibition will be open to the public from 2 September until 22 October 2026, with the online exhibition continuing until 22 November 2026.

Opening times are Thursday: 10.30am-3pm; Friday: 1-7pm; Saturday: 10.30am-3pm; Sunday-Wednesday: closed. However, viewing on other days and times can be booked by appointment.

Blowfish Glass is at: Unit 15, Red House Glass Cone, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 4AZ. https://blowfishglassart.com

Image: Detail of artwork by Kerry Collison that is appearing in the Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition.