06/14/2026
On Harvey Littleton's birthday anniversary, we celebrate the artist whose vision helped create the Studio Glass Movement and whose influence continues to shape contemporary glass today.
This circa-1983 photograph captures Harvey working in the studio with his daughter Maurine—a moment that reflects both artistic innovation and the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. (In photo L to R : Gary Beecham, Maurine Littleton, Harvey Littleton, Wayne Ledford)
Harvey believed that glass belonged in the hands of artists. Through his work, teaching, and advocacy, he helped build a movement that transformed the field and empowered countless artists to pursue their own creative voices.
Today, we honor not only his extraordinary artistic achievements, but also the enduring legacy of mentorship, experimentation, and creative freedom that continues to define studio glass.
Happy Birthday, Harvey Littleton (1922–2013).
