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10/08/2026

October 8 is DAF Day, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. Today people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

When you make a DAF gift to Pittsburgh Glass Center today, you’re supporting our free public programs, scholarships, youth outreach, and artist residencies that bring renowned artists from around the world to Pittsburgh.

🧡 Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement.
👉 Give now: visit dafday.com to learn how!

Let’s show what’s possible when we give together. 🔥

10/05/2026

Pittsburgh Glass Center is hiring part-time seasonal and casual Visitor Experience Associates!

The Visitor Experience Associate is a key member of PGC’s front-of-house team and serves as a primary point of contact for visitors, students, artists, and community members while balancing customer service, administrative support, retail assistance, and event coverage in a dynamic, people-centered environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with the public, multitasking, and contributing to a mission-driven arts organization.

Learn more at www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/careers

10/02/2026

What happens if you blow glass INTO a pumpkin? 🎃 Find out at tonight's jam-packed Hot Jam First Friday Open House!

That's right, feel the heat as artist Quade Leana performs some sizzling seasonal sculpting in the Hot Shop. Don't miss more live demos at the torch in the Flame Shop too.

Stop in The Shop: it's a Launch Party for a limited edition holiday ornament collaboration from our Penn/Fairmount glassware line and Bowties. Chelsea | Calligrapher + Engraver will also offer custom engraving of the new ornament line and other items in the Knotzland x Penn/Fairmount collection.

Opening in The Hodge Gallery: Join us as we celebrate 25 of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary glass art, whose work and support have helped shape Pittsburgh Glass Center over the past 25 years. "Forged in Flames: 25 Years of Art on Fire" opens tonight with a free reception. This exhibition is made possible, in part, through support from Laura Heberton-Shlomchik and Mark Shlomchik.

Just a short jaunt down the road, visit the opening of an exhibition showcasing 14 artists who were awarded Visionary Scholarships by the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) for this past summer's Intensive courses. It's all happening at Pittsburgh Glass Corner at 5431 Penn Avenue.

Our Hot Jam Open House is free and open to the public thanks to generous support from the Allegheny Regional Asset District. RAD | Allegheny Regional Asset District

09/29/2026

This Friday:
Three Pittsburgh makers come together for a limited-edition 2026 ornament, bringing creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship to a special holiday collaboration.

Join us Friday, October 2 from 6:00–9:00pm and be the first to see a new take on the Knotzland Bowties × Penn/Fairmount collaboration, where scrap glass is repurposed into bespoke glassware and accessories.

This year’s release features a new 2026 holiday ornament, with custom engraving available for ornaments and the original Knotzland × Penn/Fairmount glassware. Preorders open that evening, with a limited number of items available to take home.

Watch Oliver Lettering Co. engrave live and explore the collection to create something uniquely yours.

09/26/2026

It's been one week since over 560 glass art appreciators, artists, and friends joined us at Pittsburgh Glass Center for the Art on Fire 25th Anniversary Celebration & Auction. Thank you to everyone who attended, placed bids, and purchased glassware to make the event a smashing success. With your support, we raised over $330k to benefit PGC's mission to teach, create, promote, and support glass art!

Special thanks to our Art on Fire chairs, The Fleischner Family; the Host Committee; and all our generous sponsors; as well as Honorary Artist Amber Cowan and all those who generously donated the artwork that makes this event possible.

Save the date for the next Art on Fire: September 17, 2027!

09/22/2026

You can still register for this Friday's Make-It-Now event: Craft + Cocktails!

It's a fun evening of creativity and flavor with a one-of-a-kind cocktail and glass making experience at Pittsburgh Glass Center. This immersive experience goes beyond your average mixology class. It’s perfect for cocktail lovers, mocktail enthusiasts, or anyone looking to elevate their happy hour with hands-on artistry.

Participants get to take home a complimentary glass from our Penn/Fairmount glassware line; try a mixology lesson with Banter Brothers Mobile Bartending; learn to make a glass swizzle stick in our Flame Shop; and enjoy live demonstrations and refreshments.

21+. Registration required: https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/class-details/?classId=ccf834dc6d1a11f185ff0affe5650d13

09/17/2026

Pittsburgh Glass Center is closed tomorrow, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 while we celebrate our 25th anniversary at Art on Fire! Regular hours along with Walk-In + Make-It-Now activities will resume Sunday, September 20.

There's still time to see the auction items in person in The Hodge Gallery today till 7pm. There's also still time to snag a ticket to join us at Pittsburgh's hottest party and only glass art auction! Learn more at www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/artonfire.

Address

5472 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15206

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	10am - 7pm

Telephone

+14123652145

Website

http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/

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