At the Glass Art Society (GAS), artists aren’t just part of our community—they are the heartbeat of everything we do. Founded in 1971, GAS was born from a simple, radical desire: to bring glass artists together to learn from one another. Decades Read More
March is Women’s History Month, and a moment to recognize what has always been true: women are not just part of the story of glass—they are driving it forward. Across studios, institutions, and organizations around the world, women are shaping the direction Read More
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Paul Wissmach Glass Company (PWGC) for our 2026 programming! As part of both organizations’ commitment to empowering artists and giving them the vital resources they need to create, innovate, and push our community Read More
Stewarding the International Festival of Glass (IFoG) offers GAS a unique opportunity to expand our mission. Since our founding, we have been centered on connecting, inspiring, and empowering the global glass community, and IFoG lets us expand that mission from an established Read More
Let’s be honest: this is a tough time to be a maker. Between skyrocketing costs, the loss of historic studio spaces, and a global climate that makes traveling and sharing work harder than ever, the creative sector is under pressure. These challenges Read More
2026 marks the EIGHTH time GAS has brought our conference to Corning, New York, which makes it the most frequent host in conference history! In honor of our long affiliation with Corning, here are 8 reasons why you can’t miss our Corning Read More
Now in its third year, GAS Travels brings glass enthusiasts to glassy locations around the world. From known glass hubs like Murano to less-known gems like Oaxaca, each of our destinations has showcased the incredible talent of artists in our community. GAS Read More
The Glass Art Society is excited to be leading the 2026 International Festival of Glass! Founded over two decades ago and originally based at Stourbridge, UK, 2024 saw the transfer of ownership of this flagship Festival, which celebrates all things glass, to Read More
Since 1994, GAS has included a Student Representative on our board as part of our commitment to including students’ voices in the future of our organization and the broader global glass community. In 2022, we added a second Student Representative position to Read More
We have a lot of big things planned for this year, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss any of them, so we’re excited to kick things off with our new digital newsletter. GAS Network will come to you every Read More