The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass Announces 2026 Residencies as The Studio Celebrates 30 Years: https://press.cmog.org/2026/studio-announces-2026-residencies-studio-celebrates-30-years
Alpesh was one of the “18 outstanding artists and scholars from around the world…chosen for their skill, potential, and dedication to their work”. According to the Corning Museum, “The Studio residencies empower artists to explore new directions in their work, and research residencies have been awarded to artists and scholars to provide time and resources for in-depth, scholarly research using the vast collections of the Rakow Research Library and the Museum as well as access to expert Museum staff.”
The residency committee noted that, “Inspired by a series of exhibitions he organized while curator-at-large at UrbanGlass in New York City, Patel has undertaken a new project—his third major book—which will examine glass as both a material and a concept. During his residency, Patel will advance this project by drawing upon key works within the Museum’s collections and engaging with librarians, curators, other scholars, and artists—deepening his understanding and shaping his thinking. The residency will also provide him with dedicated time for writing his book.”