Anthony Toomey was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania and began his experience with glass while studying architecture at the University of Hawaii.  His interest in glass led Anthony to transfer to Alfred University in New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in glass in 2022. During his academic career Anthony had the opportunity to work in various studios in California, New York, Virginia, Hawaii, Ohio and Italy. Most recently Anthony has completed an apprenticeship in Davide Fuin’s studio in Murano, Italy. Currently he is an Artist in Residence at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto CA. These experiences have formed the foundation for Anthony’s Venetian-inspired glass work, including goblet making, vases, and various traditional forms of glassware. Anthony believes that the Venetian style of glass making requires excellence in every aspect of the process and strives to adhere to that principle in everything he creates.