Start the New Year off right by delving into the January/February 2025 issue of Glass Art® magazine! Meet Harue Shimomoto, who’s fused glass work appears so airy and whimsical one might suspect it was spun by a silica-loving spider! Mikyoung Jung, Tanya Lyons and Cathryn Shilling answer Kathleen Elliot’s inquiry as to which have been their most valuable lifetime learning experiences–and their answers might surprise you! David Graeber tells Sara Sally LaGrand why “gratitude” is his favorite word and invites you to follow his evolution from humble beginnings as Paul Stankard’s assistant, to accomplished artist, to executive producer of Fire and Flame, the award winning documentary chronicling Stankard’s life. Corning Museum of Glass shares the history of Steuben, spanning over a century, and how their Legacy of flawless craftsmanship still lives! History and innovation meet during the Your Bead for Venice competition, by Floor Kaspers. The American Art Glass Guild has awarded over $195,000 to more than 200 recipients through their James C. Whitney Memorial Scholarship. Maybe it’s your turn? And if wanderlust is making you restless, perhaps now is the time for you to follow your dreams to one of the Glass Art Society’s 2025 Travel Program destinations. And finally, when the world requires a response to chaos, see how effectively the Contemporary Glass Society met challenge with creativity. Subscribe today at www.GlassArtMagazine.com or www.https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/glass-a