Tom Philabaum received a B.A. in Art and Education from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and then joined the innovative Glass Program at the University of Wisconsin studying under Harvey Littleton.  He completed a Master’s degree in 1973 before moving to Tucson, where he built his own glass-blowing studio, and earned an M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Arizona.  He has been a working artist since that time, as well as starting Philabaum Glass Gallery in 1982, where he has curated exhibitions ever since.

Tom’s work is represented in Arizona by Wilde Meyer Galleries.  Click on any piece to enlarge it.

Opal Cobalt/Mint Tray Tom Philabaum 10" x 10" Mediterranean fused glass $285

Transparent Sky Blue Tray Tom Philabaum 11" x 15" Mediterranean fused glass $385

Calypso Tom Philabaum 34" x 10" x 10" blown glass sculpture $4500

Wrapped Tom Philabaum 34" x 16" x 4" (base 3" x 16.5" x 9") cast glass $8000