✈️ Now Boarding: Join us from July 7–19, 2026 for an extraordinary 13-day/13-night journey through Helsinki, Stockholm, Smäland, + Copenhagen—anexploration of the Nordic spirit through glass, culture, cuisine, + landscapes. Learn more + book this adventure today: glassart.org/gas-travels/#Nordic
We’re now less than $2,000 away from our $20,000 goal—Please give today and help us close this fundraising gap. Together, we can empower the next generation of glass artists to grow, learn, and shine by launching FREE GAS Student Memberships in January 2026. Donate today at www.glassart.org/donate
⭐ Last chance to be part of our first International Festival of Glass as a presenter, masterclass instructor, or exhibitions curator! We are excited to review your proposals as we shape the programme for the 2026 Festival. Submit your proposals at glassart.submittable.com by 19 October!
⚠️ We are experiencing website technical difficulties, and we are working to fix it as soon as possible. If you are looking to submit proposals for IFoG 2026, you can still submit at glassart.submittable.com. The deadline for IFoG proposals has been extended to 19 October.
⚠️We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website, and we are working to fix it as quickly as possible. If you are looking to submit a proposal for IFoG, you can still do so at glassart.submittable.com. The deadline for IFoG proposals has been extended to 19 September.
✨ONLY 10 EARLY BIRD TICKETS REMAIN!✨ GAS, SGAA, and ISGB members all are eligible for early bird pricing to save the most on their registration for the Corning 2026 conference. Don’t wait—register today at glassart.org.
GAS Members–don't wait to take advantage of early bird pricing! This member-exclusive discount is only available for the first 200 GAS Members to register for the Corning 2026 conference, + supplies are going quickly. You can learn more about the conference + register at buff.ly/wfCBluz.
✨ THE WAIT IS OVER!✨ Join GAS, ISGB, and SGAA in Corning, New York, from June 3–6, 2026. Together, we'll experience four magical days of inspiring glass programming with over 60+ presentations spanning the glass spectrum. Learn more about the Corning 2026 conference: www.glassart.org/corning-2026
We are thrilled to share more information on our 2026 International Festival of Glass plans! You can learn more about all IFoG opportunities and apply by October 12 at glassart.org.
We are thrilled to share more information on our 2026 International Festival of Glass plans! You can learn more about all IFoG opportunities and apply by October 12 at glassart.org.
We're incredibly excited to announce our partnership with SGAA and ISGB for our Corning 2026 conference! We're joining forces to present joint programming highlighting stained glass and beadmaking presentations and special events that show off the best each of our organizations has to offer.
Our list of GAS Lifetime Membership Award winners include people like Beth Hylen, whose dedication to the GAS has made the global glass community richer. Do you know a member of the GAS community who should be our next Lifetime Membership Award winner? Nominate them by August 29: buff.ly/7u8CmQX
✨ "What one gives to community, one does not lose." - Eddie Bernard | 2023 GAS Lifetime Membership Award winner ✨
Do you know a member of the GAS community who should be our next Lifetime Membership Award winner? Nominations are due by August 29. Submit your nominations here: buff.ly/zliLOJR
We're excited to announce a new initiative: we're working to make GAS student memberships FREE in 2026! To achieve this goal, we need to raise $20,000 by the end of the year, and we need your help to cross the finish line. Please make a gift to our GAS ❤️ Students initiative here: bit.ly/47ge0ii
We're almost a year away from our first International Festival of Glass! On 1 Sept., our call for masterclasses will go live, and we will be sharing more information about the 2026 Festival, taking place in North West England from 27-31 August. 📷 : @eunsuhchoi at the 2022 Festival by @andykruczek
Nominate a member of the GAS community for our Lifetime Membership Award by August 29 here: buff.ly/HZQJO3Q
Prize package includes: ✨ Free Corning 2026 conference pass + special event passes ✨ Free lifetime membership to GAS ✨ Accommodations at the Conference hotel for 4 nights
✨ The call for Corning 2026 proposals is now open through July 13!✨ Whether it's a stained glass lecmo, a hot glass demo combining materials from different shops, or a lecture addressing the conference theme of Celebrating Community | Expanding Futures, we want to see what YOU would present.
We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to the artists, studios, and travelers who made the Australia GAS Travel Program so memorable! Special shoutout to Australian traveler Anne Stonehouse for sharing her beautiful reflections on the tour. Read her story here and also buff.ly/IZ8gtb0
Following a competitive jurying process, GAS is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 MacPherson-Wortley Emerging Artists Award. Congratulations Karisa Gregorio (USA), Liz Markum (USA), and Jiemin Park (South Korea). Learn more on our blog and join them in Texas for their panel!
Complete our Communications Survey by May 31 and you can enter a drawing to win a 2026 conference pass, a free 1-year individual membership (a $80 value), or GAS swag. Visit buff.ly/AOkcxgo take the survey!
Artwork: Arthur van Buuren (@he.arthur), Water colours, 2022
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