Program Calendar

Private Tour of Josh Simpson’s Hot Shop Donated by Josh Simpson Bidding begins at $1,000 Located in picturesque Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, Josh Simpson’s world-class hot shop is a place of scenic beauty and extraordinary artistic production. Experience the epicenter of Simpson’s creative universe, and watch the artist transform molten hot glass into one of his signature creations. An unusual opportunity to see the tools and techniques used to execute Simpson’s artistic vision, this studio tour will be a memorable day indeed! The duration of this tour is 2 hours and is limited to a maximum of five attendees. Details should be coordinated with Josh Simpson’s studio for a mutually agreeable date. Tour to take place before May 1, 2023.

Exclusive Exhibition Tour and Soiree with the Artist Donated by Josh Simpson Bidding begins at $1500 Treat nineteen friends or colleagues to this exclusive, after-hours tour of Josh Simpson: Visionary Explorations in Glass. Discover fascinating insights and hear stories of daring experimentation from the artist himself, who will co-lead the tour with the Springfield Museums’ Curator of Art, Maggie North. Following the exhibition tour, enjoy an intimate and festive reception with the artist. All details of this elegant evening – including delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshing beverages – will be planned by the Springfield Museums, making for a seamless event. All you need to do is arrive in style! The tour and reception are limited to 20 guests and must be scheduled on one of the following dates in 2023: January 5, January 9, or January 12.

Blue New Mexican Singularity Platter, 2017 Signed by Josh Simpson Size: 17” inches in diameter Donated by Katie and Jonathan Oakleaf Estimated Retail Value: $1000 Bidding begins at $500 Own a slice of the night sky when you take home this dazzling Singularity Platter. Created in 2017, the breathtaking platter is exemplary in Simpson’s recent body of work and uses thin strands of white glass to explore astrophysical concepts such as the relationship of space and time. Enveloped in Simpson’s signature starry Blue New Mexico glass and offset by a brilliant red rim, the mesmerizing central design has a gravitational pull of its own! This one-of-a-kind work is sure to be the centerpiece of any room, eliciting wonder and sparking conversation.