Pike Place Market Celebrates Women’s Small Business Month and Refract: Glass Art Celebration

This month, Pike Place Market spotlights its women-owned businesses and showcases the artistry of Market glassmakers during the 6th annual Refract: Glass Art Celebration

Seattle, WA – Pike Place Market proudly celebrates both Women’s Small Business Month and the return of Artistry in Glass: Handmade Glass Art Showcase, part of the 6th annual Refract: Glass Art Celebration. Home to over 500 small businesses, the Market highlights its vibrant community, including 250 women-owned businesses that bring creativity and innovation to the Soul of Seattle. In collaboration with Refract, Pike Place Market hosts special events showcasing the remarkable work of Market glass artists, many of whom are women entrepreneurs.

Artistry in Glass: Handmade Glass Art Showcase
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the MarketFront Pavilion will transform into a creative hub for the Artistry in Glass Handmade Showcase, a featured event of Refract. Visitors can experience live glass art demonstrations and explore a curated marketplace featuring stunning handmade glass creations. This event highlights the talents of the Market’s top glass artists, including eight women-owned or co-owned businesses. For a full list of participating artists, visit here.

Event Highlights
Attendees will enjoy a diverse range of glass art experiences, from live glassblowing demonstrations to unique pieces for purchase, along with a special shopping offer and the chance to meet the talented artists behind the works.

Live Glassblowing Demonstrations
Watch Market glass artists in action as they transform molten glass into breathtaking works of art. The live demonstrations, set in the MarketFront Pavilion, allow guests an up-close view of glassblowing, stained glass, and flamework techniques. Demoing artists include:

Special Shopping Offer
During the event, guests who spend $25 or more at any of the participating glass artist tables will receive a bonus commemorative handcrafted glass piece, made by the artists themselves— a perfect memento of the day.

Handmade Gallery Showcase
Visitors can explore a curated collection of glass artwork at the Handmade Craft Market, from delicate sculptures to vibrant blown glass pieces. The showcase will offer one-of-a-kind pieces crafted by Market glass artists including:

Pike Place Market’s Handmade Craft Market is home to some of the most skilled artisans in Seattle, and the Artistry in Glass Showcase is a testament to the rich tradition of handmade art at the Market. This event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to not only observe but engage with the artists behind these masterpieces.

For more details about the event, visit Pike Place Market’s Refract page.

Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses at Pike Place Market
October marks Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the women entrepreneurs who make up over half of the Market’s small business community. With over 250 women-owned businesses, Pike Place Market offers a diverse array of unique, locally-made products. From artisanal food producers to one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, these businesses enrich the Market’s offerings while contributing to Seattle’s dynamic small business ecosystem.

Pike Place Market supports women-owned businesses year-round, providing a platform for their creativity and innovation. Throughout October, take this opportunity to explore their offerings and celebrate the role of women in shaping the Market’s identity.

Special Event: Madame Lazonga’s Shades of Pink Tattoo Event
In honor of Brest Cancer Awareness Month, Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo is hosting the Shades of Pink Tattoo Event on October 29, 2024. Madame Lazonga, a pioneer in scar and mastectomy scar tattooing since 1982, along with her team will tattoo breast cancer survivors for free (must have applied by Sept 30th). This event celebrates resilience and empowerment while highlighting the compassionate work of a woman-owned business at the Market.

For a full list of women-owned businesses at Pike Place Market, visit Pike Place Market’s Women-Owned Businesses.

Pike Place Market invites visitors throughout October to explore the offerings of its women-owned businesses and to immerse themselves in the art and craftsmanship featured during the Refract celebration.

Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority PDA – Celebrating over 51 Years!
The nine-acre historic district is maintained and operated by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a not-for-profit public corporation created by the City of Seattle in 1973. The PDA supports the Market’s remarkable community by increasing farm and food retailing opportunities, supporting small and marginal businesses, and providing services for low-income individuals. In addition, PDA helps protect the essence of the Market by preserving, rehabilitating and maintaining the buildings within the Market. PikePlaceMarket.org

Media Contact:
Madison Bristol
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Pike Place Market PDA
Email: Madison.Bristol@PikePlaceMarket.org
Phone: (206) 724-8142

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