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 one specialty item
Live music
Drinks will be available from our bar offering beer/seltzer/wine/cocktails and Potter’s Pasties will be on site selling their amazing pasties and pies.
Tickets required. All Grand Uffda general ticket holders will receive the above and Sponsor ticket holders will also receive a glass token of our appreciation! Foci MCGA Members were emailed their discount codes in November. Open to ages 14 and up.
About the Demonstrating 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
Sandra Brick
Amy Fistler
Alan Petit
Sonya Sustacek
Dawne White
Cedric’s visit and glassblowing demonstration is supported by grant funding from Arts Midwest