This is Me:

My story starts in Pacifica, CA where I was born James M. Vreeland III, son of Jim and Lauri who were both extremely passionate about the environment, the community, and my brother and me. It’s the support of my family that has allowed me to pursue my passions (like glassblowing, graphic design, printmaking, and surfing) and find beauty in everyday life.

Now, I’m based in San Jose, having graduated with a BA in Design Studies from San Jose State University, specializing in Graphic Design. At SJSU, I gained experience working alongside talented and knowledgeable professors, and through serving as Print Designer, and eventually Editor-in-Chief, of Meatspace Art Magazine - the campus’s art and humor magazine. My connection to the University continues, I now volunteer as a lab monitor for SJSU’s historic glassblowing studio, helping new glass artists learn the medium and execute their ideas and designs.

Over the last decade, I’ve been lucky enough to find organizations and peers who have inspired me to push the limits of my creativity and leadership in diverse situations. I now work as the Communications Coordinator at The Bay Area Glass Institute, an organization that inspires me, supports my fellow glass artists, and helps me continue my own career in glass and design.

I am excited to continue to find fellow artists and humans to collaborate with and to build creative community alongside.