A celebration of handmade art glass by Carl Erickson and his team of glass masters at the Erickson Glass Works (1943-1961) in Bremen, Ohio. Erickson Glass Works w a s a renowned mid-century American studio art glass company.

In 1906, at the age of 7, master glassblower Carl Erickson immigrated with his family from Reimyre, Sweden. He grew up in a family of master glassblowers, and at the age of 14, began his American career working as an apprentice alongside his father at the Pairpoint Manufacturing Company in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

We are pleased to present this exhibition in honor of the Erickson Glass Works. The exhibition is made possible by the generous gifts of glass permanently donated to our archives by the following collectors: Elizabeth Norman, Paula and Rick Barnhart, Jeff Ulrich, Dave Shannon in memory of Faye Hillyard-Shannon.

The Ohio Glass Museum and Glass Blowing Studio in Lancaster, Ohio, is a vibrant destination dedicated to exploring the rich history, industrial evolution, and contemporary artistry of glassmaking. Visitors can view dynamic exhibits, watch daily live glassblowing demonstrations, shop for local handmade glass art, and participate in interactive studio classes in both glassblowing and fused glass.

The Elegance of Erickson was curated by Michael Shook and Anne Hart Kiphen.