Glass is Dead: A Grateful Pipe Exhibition
Honoring the Dead lot roots of an American folk art phenomenon
Relix VIP
January 16th, 2026
The Psychedelic Arts and Culture Trust (PACT) honors the Dead lot roots of an American folk art phenomenon with “Glass is Dead: A Grateful Pipe Exhibition,” featuring functional glass pieces from the 1990s to present day.
Presented by The Chambers Project and curated by renowned glass artist Banjo, this exhibition will highlight fifteen borosilicate glass pipe artists whose work have been informed and inspired by the music and culture of the Grateful Dead.
Participating Artists: Bob Snodgrass, Ginny Snodgrass-Gietl, Hugh Salkind, Jerry Kelly, Jonathan Gietl, Mike Gong, ESP, Rose Roads, Jenkins, Justin Carter, WJC, Niko Cray, Dan Hoffman, Karma, Lilbear
Highlights Include:
Original glass pipes from 1994 Dead tour
Modern masterpieces created specifically for this show
Live music, live glass blowing and live painting by Furtherrr Collective!
We’ll kick off Saturday night at 5pm with a panel discussion of leading glass artists leading into live music by Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang starting at 7:30pm!
The Gang:
Justin Purtill (JGB, Residente)
Eric Levy (Garaj Mahal, Night Ranger)
Jerry Saracini (Stu Allen, Forgotten Space)
Matt Lazarus (Stu Allen, Gluey Brothers)
Zalt & Co. BBQ is back slangin’ that good good and as always local brews and bevs on tap.