Grand Uffda 2025: Bringin’ it Back
Saturday January 25, 2025 from 5:00pm-9:00pm
The Grand Uffda is Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts primary fundraising event of the year! Join us at the studio for an evening featuring:
Glassblowing demonstrations by special guest Cedric Mitchell
In-person Silent Auction for a variety of locally made glass art treasures
Raffle for a Cedric Mitchell Enjoué Drinkware Set (includes 4 cups, a cocktail mixer, and a stir stick)
Live music performance by singer T. Mychael Rambo and pianist Thomas West
Drinks will be available from our bar offering beer from Lake Monster Brewing Co. and Deschutes Brewery, as well as cocktails created with liquor from Isanti Spirits. Potter’s Pasties food truck will be on site selling their amazing pasties and pies. Chowgirls will be providing finger food and bartending services.
Tickets required. Sponsor ticket holders will receive a glass token of our appreciation! Foci MCGA Members were emailed their discount codes. Open to ages 14 and up.
About the Demonstrating Glass Artist:
Cedric Major Mitchell, a Los Angeles-based glass artist originally from Oklahoma, honed his skills while studying business at Tulsa Community College. He discovered studio glass as an art form while recording music in a Tulsa music studio and subsequently enrolled in a glassblowing course. Quickly transitioning from student to apprentice and instructor at The Tulsa Glassblowing School, he furthered his education under mentor Joe Cariati in Los Angeles.
His artistic expression draws inspiration from a captivating blend of Modern Design, Graffiti Art, Streetwear Fashion, and Memphis Milano, giving rise to a captivating array of works that span from functional masterpieces to decorative art, adorned with vivid palettes and effortlessly refined designs.
Cedric Mitchell Design website
Instagram: @cedricmitchelldesign
A special thank you to our event sponsors who helped make this possible through their general donations:
Thank you to attendees who purchased a Sponsor Ticket:
Diane Blaschko, Thomas Braun, Sandra Brick, Amy Fistler, Adam Holte, Kelly McGivern, Heather McNabnay, John Olesen, Thor Olson, Alejandra Pena Gutierres, Alain Petit, Maren Ronald, Linnea Seidling, Sonya Sustacek, Dawne White
Thank you to artists who donated to our Silent Auction:
Steve Claypatch, Stephen Cloutier, BC Metalworking, Dante Germain, Tori Hansen, Al Honn, Sarah Horning, Joe Holzhausen, Mitchell Kile, Samael Leopold-Sullivan, Emily McBride & Aaron Bickner, John Oleson, Ty Pratumwon, Patricia Punykova, Andy & Kacy Rock, Threads Dance Project, Julia Treder, Lila Westreich, Whimsical Women LLC
Cedric’s visit and glassblowing demonstration is supported by grant funding from Arts Midwest