William Morris (glass artist)

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'Suspended Artifact', glass and iron work by William Morris, 1993, Metropolitan Museum of Art
'Suspended Artifact', glass and iron work by William Morris, 1993, Metropolitan Museum of Art

William "Billy" Morris (born July 25, 1957) is an American glass artist. He was born in Carmel, California. He was educated at California State University, Chico, California and Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. Early in his career he was a gaffer for Dale Chihuly. Has developed his work in collaboration with artists; Ross Richmond, Karen Willenbrink- Johnsen, Jon Ormbrek, Rik Allen, Randy Walker and Trumaine Mason

[edit] Awards

  • Outstanding Achievement in Glass, UrbanGlass Third Annual Awards Dinner, New York, NY
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, California State University, Chico, CA
  • Featured Artist, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Artist Series
  • National Endowment for the Arts, Individual Artist Grant

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