Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to glassmaking, education, and community engagement. We welcome artists, students, and visitors from around the world and strive to create an inclusive, inspiring environment for all who walk through our doors.
The Exhibitions & Retail Apprenticeship offers an emerging arts professional hands-on experience in exhibition planning, art handling, retail operations, artist relations, merchandising, and sales within a nonprofit arts organization. The apprentice will work closely with Exhibition, Retail, Programming, Marketing, and other PGC staff while building relationships with artists, curators, customers, and Pittsburgh’s creative community.
This is a one-year apprenticeship working 32 hours per week. The position combines administrative, creative, hands-on, and public-facing work in galleries, the PGC Shop, front desk and event spaces, and at occasional off-site retail events. Responsibilities vary with PGC’s exhibition, retail, and programming calendars, and some evening and weekend work is required. The apprentice will receive training and mentorship from PGC staff and will progressively take on greater independence and responsibility throughout the year.
PGC provides a stipend of $600/month, housing, and health insurance. Apprentices have private bedrooms in one of two fully furnished, shared living spaces within walking distance of Pittsburgh Glass Center. Apprentices may take a complimentary class during each class term, including a week-long summer intensive, and have ample access to the glass studios to create their own work outside scheduled duties, as the programming schedule allows.
Apply by October 31, 2026 for a January 1, 2027 start date.
