Southern Oregon Glass Community Relief

On Tuesday September 8th 2020, the Alameda wildfire swept through the heart of the Rouge valley in Southern Oregon. The fire decimated the two small communities of Phoenix and Talent. Many people lost their homes, studios, farms and business. Many in the glass community are displaced with no resources. Including a well known studio in Phoenix called the DoJo. 

I am a glass artist that goes by the name of LaceFace and I was born and raised here in the Rouge Valley. I am assembling a team to help reach out to anybody in the community that needs help. This includes partnering with Big Country to try and get displaced artists, a place to work and the equipment they need to do so. Our priority will be to make sure people have shelter, water, food, and a way to pay their bills in the immediate future. These resources will not only go to glass artists, but also to anyone in the community who is in need, including collectors, store owners, photographers, farmers and the like.  We all know that the glass community is much bigger than just the artists. It takes many people working together to create the beautiful culture and community we have today. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our community in this time of need.