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Saul Alcaraz | |
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| Born | Mexico |
| Website | www |
Saul Alcaraz is a Mexican-American glass artist and glass-blowing teacher[1][2][3][4] living in Santa Barbara, California. His chandeliers, sculptures, and ornate objects have been commissioned by hotels, museums, and restaurants.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Alcaraz arrived in his adoptive home of Santa Barbara at age 13.[6] Alcaraz was introduced to glassblowing at Santa Barbara City College in 1991. He was mentored by his future wife's father, renowned glassblower Mario Real, and became his apprentice for a decade.[5][7]
Career
[edit]For two decades Alcaraz has been a frequent collaborator with architect Jeff Shelton, contributing to numerous architectural projects.[5][8][9] In 2012, he participated in a Santa Barbara Arts Fund Salon tour and discussion, along with Jeff Shelton.[10] Alcaraz has also worked closely with sculptor Tal Avitzur, creating glass pieces for spaceship, robot, and creature sculptures.[11] In 2010 Alcaraz was involved in a regional Valentine's Day collaborative event, featuring chefs, chocolatiers, and artists.[12] He also contributes original art to various charitable fundraising events.[13][14] In 2013 cinematographer Jimmy Matlosz shot a short documentary film, Heart of Glass, on Alcaraz.[15]
Collections and recognition
[edit]- 2012 – Latino Business Award[16]
- 2014 – Christmas tree sculpture, Bacara Resort and Spa, Goleta, CA[17]
- 2015 – Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, El Jardin[18]
- 2015 – Official Santa Barbara tourism board video featuring Alcaraz[19]
- 2015 – Fontana Dell'Amore, Bacara Resort and Spa, Goleta, CA[20][21][22][23]
- 2017 – Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, El Zapato[24]
- Lobby installation, Mermaid Inn, Venice Beach, CA[6]
- Celebrity collectors – Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, Sigourney Weaver, and Tom Cruise[25][26]
Personal life
[edit]Saul, his wife Gina, and their sons Saul Josiah and Joel all work together in the glassblowing studio.[5]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Nellis, Stephen (June 22–28, 2012). "Forging a new life in the crucible of heat, glass and determination". Pacific Coast Business Times. Vol. 13, no. 16. pp. 16A–16B.
- ↑ "Santa Barbara Art Glass — hidden weird Santa Barbara date idea". somethingweird.today. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "ERIC DANDURAND". HARMONY GLASSWORKS. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Smith, Garrett J. "Garrett J Smith". Garrett J Smith. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- 1 2 3 4 "Blown Away: A New Home for Santa Barbara Art Glass". The Santa Barbara Independent. 2025-01-28. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- 1 2 "RIV_18_3". 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2026-09-22 – via Issuu.
- ↑ Whittle, Christian (November 13, 2019). "It's Magic". Santa Barbara News-Press. pp. A1, A4.
- ↑ Dinaberg, Leslie (2021-05-20). "Sheltifying Santa Barbara". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Zeiba, Drew (2021-12-03). "The Architect Remaking Santa Barbara, One Outrageously Fun House At a Time". Sight Unseen. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Arts Fund Salon No. 3". Montecito Journal. August 16–23, 2012. pp. 38–39.
- ↑ "Daily Inspiration: Meet Tal Avitzur - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Archived from the original on 2024-06-22. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Taste of Santa Barbara Culinary and Art Tour" (PDF). 805 Magazine. February 2010. p. 28.
- ↑ Walker, Melissa (2012-10-21). "Supporters of United Boys & Girls Clubs 'Stand Up' for Kids". Noozhawk. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Sanchez, Laura (2025-04-06). "Blue Water Ball Raises $170,000 for Channelkeeper Programs". Noozhawk. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Documentaries – Jimmy Matlosz". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "KEYT anchor to host Latino Business Awards". Pacific Coast Business Times. 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Spa, Anne Elcon for Bacara Resort & (2014-11-12). "A Coastal Christmas: Holidays at Bacara Resort & Spa". Noozhawk. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Santa Barbara Beautiful: Celebrating 50 Years of Beautification" (PDF). Music Academy of the West. September 27, 2015. p. 33.
- ↑ Whitaker, Abbi. "Council Post: Five Lessons In Video Storytelling That Your Brand Can Learn From Travel Destinations". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Forgione, Mary (2015-06-15). "Once this Santa Barbara-area resort shut off its fountains, art flowed like water". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Oh, What Fun!". The Santa Barbara Independent. 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Fountain of Shoes by Allora by Laura". Santa Barbara Life and Style. September 2015.
- ↑ "Nine Fountains. One Mission. Bacara Resort & Spa converts water fountains into an educational community art exhibition". Casa Magazine. July 17, 2015. p. 6.
- ↑ "Santa Barbara Beautiful Awards 2017". 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2026-09-22 – via Issuu.
- ↑ Arana, Miguel (April 16, 2008). "Playing with fire: Former international student's glass art attracts famous buyers". The Santa Barbara Independent. p. 7.
- ↑ Grey, Nikki (January 9, 2012). "A passion for glass: Santa Barbara craftsman says glassblowing is his life". Santa Barbara News-Press. pp. D1, D6.