The Annual GAS Conference brings together 800+ glass makers, curators, educators, suppliers, and more from around the world to celebrate glass art in all its facets. At the conference, attendees have the opportunity to learn new techniques, network with other glass enthusiasts, and explore some of the glassiest locations in the world.
GAS selects host sites from a rolling call for submissions. When selecting a host for a conference, GAS looks at:
- a site’s capacity to host 800+ people
- what glassmaking facilities are available
- what other activities are available to attendees
- how the site addresses GAS’s values
Conference programming includes:
- Demonstrations, lectures, lecmos, panels, and performances
- GAS Market, which brings vendors directly to our conference attendees
- Goblet Grab, the time-honored conference tradition which raises funds for GAS to continue our mission
- Sparkle To Go!, our Jewelry Trunk Show
- Firestarter, a pre-conference fundraising event for GAS
- GAS Film Festival, our annual celebration of the intersection of glass and film
- and more!
Scholarships
Scholarships for the Annual Conference are generously funded by our donors. Scholarship applications for the Corning 2026 Conference will open on September 22 and close on December 5.
Takako Sano International Conference Scholarships
Takako Sano International Student Scholarships are generously supported by Akiko Sano and Natalia Saya Nagata in memory of Ms. Takako Sano. Scholarships are available for students and non-students living outside the conference country.
Eddie & Angela Bernard Scholarship
The Eddie & Angela Bernard Scholarship is intended for emerging artists and those who require financial assistance to attend the annual GAS Conference. Each scholarship can be used to help with conference admission, travel, and lodging costs.
Saxe New Voices in Glass Scholarship
Dorothy Saxe and her late husband, George, established funds to reward and encourage emerging talent in our field by providing financial assistance to attend the annual conference.
Becky Winship Flameworking Scholarship
This program is generously funded by David Winship and Lisa Bieber of Glasscraft, Inc. This scholarship is given to eligible students whose work and studies use flameworking techniques.
Past Conferences
Program Book Link | Blog recap link
Program Book Link | Blog Recap Link
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