Glasstire Celebrates 25 Years with 'Training Grounds' Theme Honoring Texas Art Mentors

Glasstire publisher Brandon Zech reflects on the importance of mentorship in the Texas art scene as part of the publication's 25th anniversary. Zech recounts his own entry into the art world from the University of Houston, where he interned with organizations like the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Aurora Picture Show, and learned from figures such as Ryan Dennis and Michael Galbreth. The anniversary theme, 'Training Grounds: Studios, Students & Schools,' will feature profiles and essays on influential art educators, including a piece by editor-in-chief Jessica Fuentes and a contribution from Amy Von Lintel on Texas-nurtured artists. Zech credits his mentors—including Glasstire founder Rainey Knudson, former editor-in-chief Christina Rees, and former associate publisher Ariane Roesch—for his career. The content is available under the Glasstire 25 tag.