Welcome to AACG
The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) is a not-for-profit organization and leading resource for glass collectors, art enthusiasts, artists, gallerists, museum personnel, and educators on all things related to glass art. AACG provides a collaborative place for robust conversations about glass art, including its production, techniques, and trends. We also encourage and support the glass community through annual grants and artist scholarships.
Private Member Video Library
The AACG Resource Library provides a virtual space to share information on the ever-changing field of glass art. Our Zoom programs enable you to access all parts of the glass art ecosystem - exhibition tours, artist talks, tours of private collections, art and climate change, community programming information, specialized information on collecting and the market, and more.
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Free First Fridays with FIRED UP!
Join AACG every First Friday of the month for virtual programming that is free and open to the public. We are committed to community outreach and education and continue to provide a means for educational outreach through our FIRED UP! series.
Our next First Friday Fired Up! program is on May 1, at 1 PM ET, when we will present Jeremy Sinkus who will discuss how geology and his long-time interest in minerals impacts his work. Click here to register to attend.
AACG Exclusive Member Virtual Programming
AACG members can join us on Fridays the rest of each month for a new MeetUp program on glass art. Recordings of these members-only programs are made available on our website through our Private Member Video Library after the programs have aired. Our Meetups are a great way to connect with our other members and see what’s going on in the world of glass. If you are not a member and wish to start enjoying and learning from our Friday MeetUps, click here to become an AACG member.
AACG's next virtual MeetUp will be on Friday, May 8, at 1pm Eastern time when artists John Kiley and Dante Marioni discuss their collaboration and collaborative work currently on exhibition at Austin Art Projects.
You can count on AACG for the best in virtual programming about the world of contemporary glass art.
Announcements
AACG Sponsors Talking Out Your Glass Podcast Episode Featuring Jen Elek
Investigating interpersonal themes and the notion of community, Jen Elek is a studio artist and educator based in Seattle, WA. She creates objects and installations of colorful glass and neon light employed as a form of non-verbal communication. In addition to creating her own work, Elek has assisted glass artists such as Dale Chihuly, Kiki Smith, Preston Singletary, and Lino Tagliapietra, on whose team she worked as a key member for 15 years. Click here to learn more about Jen, see her work, and listen to the podcast. read more
Save the Date: AACG Member Trip to Pittsburgh
AACG's 2026 annual member trip will be to Pittsburgh, PA, from September 29 to October 4. It will include a visit to Frank Lloyd's Falling Water, a private tour of and preview of the Pittsburgh Glass Center and an amazing exhibition opening there while we visit, a trip to the Andy Warhol museum where there will be an exhibition of work by ceramicist Sharif Bey, plus visits to home collections, and much more. Trip planning is underway, so put these dates on your calendar and watch your emails for more details. read more
