The Grand Uffda 2025: Bringin’ It Back – Minneapolis, MN

The Grand Uffda 2025: Bringin’ It Back – Minneapolis, MN

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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Minneapolis, MN. Happening on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts. Doors open at 5:00 PM.

Foci MCGA’s Annual Celebration and Fundraiser! Come support the Midwest’s only public-access nonprofit glass studio!

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 celebration and fundraising event of the year! Join us at the studio for an evening featuring:

-Glassblowing demonstrations by special guest artist Cedric Mitchell

-In-person Silent Auction for a variety of locally made glass art treasures

-Raffle for a Cedric Mitchell Enjoué Drinkware Set (includes 4 cups, a cocktail mixer, and a stir stick)

-Live music by singer T. Mychael Rambo and pianist Thomas West

Drinks will be available from our bar offering beer from Lake Monster Brewing Co. and Deschutes Brewery, as well as cocktails created with liquor from Isanti Spirits. Potter’s Pasties food truck will be on site selling their amazing pasties and pies. Chowgirls will be providing finger food and bartending services.

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. 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 glass artists who donated pieces to our Silent Auction:

Steve Claypatch, Stephen Cloutier, BC Metalworking, Dante Germain, Tori Hansen, Al Honn, Sarah Horning, Joe Holzhausen, Mitchell Kile, Samael Leopold-Sullivan, Emily McBride & Aaron Bickner, John Oleson, Ty Pratumwon, Patricia Punykova, Andy & Kacy Rock, Julia Treder, Lila Westreich, Whimsical Women LLC

Purchase The Grand Uffda 2025: Bringin’ It Back Tickets Below:

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Additional Details

Event ID - 1073444043029

Event Venue - Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

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Event City - Minneapolis

Event State - MN

 

Date And Time

Saturday, January 25th, 2025 @ 05:00 PM (CST)
 

Venue

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
 

Location

2213 Snelling Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
 

Event Types

Fine ArtParty or Social Gathering
 

Event Category

MinneapolisMinnesota

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