American Glass Guild members are invited to submit artwork for American Glass Now: 2026

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Please read all instructions before submitting your entry.

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American Glass Now supports glass as an art form by giving artists the opportunity to experiment, show their skills, be ambitious, have a dialogue with fellow artists, and show the public what the art of glass can be. Artwork in stained glass, fused and kilnformed glass, etched, painted, and other decorative techniques will be included. Work may be two or three dimensional. Jurors will choose pieces for recognition based on the following criteria: creative use of materials, original expression, aesthetic impact, clarity of narrative, and complexity of execution. 

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AGN: 2026 will be held at Glass Roots, Newark NJ. Glass Roots will be hosting the show while celebrating their 25 year anniversary and unveiling a new facility complete with expanded glassmaking studios, classrooms, and event spaces. 

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Open to all current AGG members.

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Artwork that has not been shown in a previous AGG exhibition is eligible for inclusion. Artwork does not need to be new, and there is no theme.

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Submissions may be one of the following:

• Photograph and dimensions of a completed work 

• Sketch of a proposed entry, plus 2 images of the artist's other work as reference. Sketch should include approximate dimensions of the finished piece.

• Artists may submit up to two entries for consideration. Only one entry will be selected for display.

• Glass Roots serves as an educational hub for many youth oriented programs. As such, works submitted should be appropriate for all ages. 

 

Entries are due by May 22, 2026 and should also include a brief artist biography of approximately 100-150 words. 

Submit entries to AGN@americanglassguild.org

 

Timeline for submissions:

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Selected artists will be notified by May 29, 2026

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Exhibition will be held at the new Glass Roots facility - visible to visitors and the general public for the duration of the show. An artists’ reception will be held during the 2026 AGG conference.  

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Photo and confirmation of installation dimensions of finished piece must be submitted by July 1st, 2026. 

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Artwork must be shipped at the artist’s expense to AGN 2026 ℅ The Gil Studio, Inc. 600 Palisade Ave. Suite 404B Union City, NJ 07087 no later than July 15th, 2026. Artists must include a prepaid return shipping label or arrange for pickup. Hand delivery is possible, please contact AGN@americanglassguild.org for more information.