The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass. The Alliance informs collectors, critics and curators by encouraging and supporting museum exhibitions, university glass departments and specialized teaching programs, regional collector groups, visits to private collections, and public seminars.
Location: USA

An international organization devoted to advancing knowledge about glass, its use, history, and aesthetic qualities from antiquity to present times. A Congress is held every three years in an international city. The proceedings of each Congress are published.
Location: Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way Corning New York 14830 USA

The Thistlewood's website presenting information on many aspects of carnival glass. They include the production techniques, European and classic United States carnival glass and many articles of interest to the collector.
Location: United Kingdom

Carnival Glass Collectors Association of Australia An Internet site for the Carnival Glass Collectors Association of Australia. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for and appreciation of carnival glass. The site has excellent information on the country's carnival glass.
Location: Austrailia

Cohesion is the network for glassmakers. Originating in the North of England it is sponsored by the City of Sunderland.
Location: PO Box 100 Sunderland SR2 7DN United Kingdom

The society haá a membership of 300 who have an interest in collecting carnival glass and encouraging research into the glasses history, There are publications including a newsletter, an annual meeting, reduced prices on glass books and get togethers.
Location: PO BOX 14 Hayes Middlesex UB3 5NU United Kingdom

The society's purpose is to gain knowledge of American glassware of the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's and its preservation. They have six general meetings per year, a newsletter and a reference library for members use.
Location: USA

The Art Glass Association is the largest association in the world that is dedicated to the business of art glass and related supplies. Founded in 1986, AGA is an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to create awareness, knowledge and involvement for the growth and prosperity of the art glass industry. AGA unifies all the different voices in the industry: manufacturers of glass supplies and equipment, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, retailers of glass design supplies, studios, artisans, educators, and hobbyist/consumers.
Location: 5610 Pleasant View Drive Nashport Ohio 43830 USA

Carnival glass made between 1907 to about 1931 is the focus of this club. They have an annual convention, a newsletter, identification and value information sites and more.
Location: Wichita Kansas USA

The membership consists of artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, jewelry, wood, paper, bronze and mixed media. The site contains a map of craft sites in the province. Glass artists include Marcia De Vicque, Rhonda Gee, Susan Gottselig, Jim Norton, Jeff Holmwood and many more.
Location: 10186 106 st Street Edmonton Alberta T5J 1H4 Canada

Blenkoproject.org has a blog daily in Huntington Herald about WV Glass and Blenko. They discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.
Location: 1705 Van Vorhiss Road Morgantown West Virginia 26505 USA

The company produces fine art and fine craft events in the United States. These events occur in the Eastern section of the United States. A wide variety of crafts and art glass by recognized artists are included in the shows.
Location: PO Box 480 Slate Hill New York 10973 USA

A national non-profit organization to promote the understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft including glass. They publish "American Craft Magazine", have a resource library and publish a calendar of events in craft.
Location: 72 Spring Street New York New York 10112-4019 USA

The membership has an interest in cut and engraved American glassware. The Newsletter "The Hobstar" is published 10 times a year and there is an annual convention. This is the site for those interested in this type of glass.
Location: PO Box 482 Ramona California 92065-0482 USA

An organization dedicated to providing an open form for the exchange of accurate information and knowledgeable opinions on stained, leaded and decorative glass and its preservation and restoration. The Guild sponsors a bulletin board.
Location: 148 Main Street Lebanon New Jersey 08833 USA

The society was formed for collectors of antique and art glass salt and sugar shakers. It holds an annual convention and publishes a society newsletter entitled "The Pioneer".
Location: USA

A non-profit association whose main objective is to make more professional the business of buying and selling antiques. The association provides information, lectures, and seminars on various topics concerning antiques. Membership consists of professional antique dearlers.
Location: PO Box 335 Greens Farms Connecticut 06838 USA

The center promotes excellence in American craft by teaching tradition, innovation in technique, concept and design. Clay, fiber, glass, metals and wood are featured. The glass studio teaches a solid foundation for creating art glass in the hot and cold working studios.
Location: 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville Tennessee 37166 USA

A group in Arizona of glass bead makers and collectors which has monthly meetings at various locations in the state.
Location: USA

Reviving the traditional crafts in North Central Arkansas was the initial goal of this organization. Today, they have a craft gallery and sponsor two exhibitions: Annual Christmas Showcase in Little Rock and a Spring Show in Bentonville, Arkansas. Art glass is included in the presentations.
Location: 104 E. Main Street Mountain View Arkansas 72560 USA

A not for profit organizaiton dedicated to the business of art glass and related suppliers. The association unifies all the different voices in the industry: manufactures, suppliers, equipment mfgs. wholesalers, retailers, studios, artisans, educators and many more.
Location: Nashport Ohio USA

The Art Glass Association of Southern California founded in 1981 by a group of local San Diego County glass artists interested in promoting glass art.
Location: 1770 Villiage Place San Diego California 92101 USA

The form was created to provide a place for glass artists to meet and exchange ideas and talk with vendors. There are various forums including technical, library, vendors, art glass sales, and much more. The site is geared to lampworking and bead making
Location: USA

Contemporary crafts in Belgium are presented. These include art glass, ceramics, lettering, furniture, paper, jewelry and silver work, textiles, and lighting. There are more than 300 arts and crafts studios presented.
Location: Beligium

The association's objectives ae to advance public knowledge and interest in the historical, archaeological, aesthetic and technological study of glass for all periods of history.
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly London WIV OHS United Kingdom

The organization is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship and design in clay and glass. The objective is to exhibit and sell members work. Glass artist members include Douglas C. Brown, Lauren Becker, Valerie Adams, Therese Baisinger, Patrice Ballew-Zubillaga, Sarah Clarke and many more.
Location: USA

The mission of the organization is to increase the awareness of choice to conserve, refurish or restore historical works of art, household furnishings including glass and architectural constructions.
Location: 8 Medford Place New Hartford New York 13413 USA

The focus of this historic group is to support professionals and to showcase the talents and know how of the artists in France. The group has a gallery, sponsors events, competitions and has a magazine.
Location: 4 rue de Thorigny Paris 75003 France

The French Federation for Craft Professionals was founded in 1882. It represents art and craft professionals, whether craft workers, artists or company managers. They publish a magazine "Ateliers d' Art". Crafts include ceramics, glass, jewelry, design, textiles, objets d'art, furniture, decorative objects and more.
Location: 6 Rue Jadin Paris 75017 France

A non-profit organization whose purpose is to help continue the development, study, and preservation of the glass art form. There is a newsletter and a members gallery.
Location: Atlanta Georgia USA

The site to come to for information about what is happening in the bead making scene in Australia and New Zealand. The site features bead makers, beadmaker meets, and bead and gem shows.
Location: 5 Apunya Close Brisbane Riverhills Q1d 4074 Australia

This is a union of lamp glass blowers, engineers of technical apparatus, neon glass artists, and the artists who use lampworking techniques. The group has periodic workshops for the membership.
Location: Austria

A non-profit organization devoted to the study, design and research of beads, beaded jewelry, and beaded objects. Members work with glass, wire, polymer clay, precious metal and fiber.
Location: USA

A cultural center dedicated to the excellance, experimentation, and education in all art forms. A staff of glass artists offer glass blowing classes and beadmaking for the beginner and experienced glass artist.
Location: 401 N. Reus Street Pensacola Florida 32501 USA

A society dedicated to promote the study, application, presentation and identification of Blenko glass.
Location: USA

The mission of the group is to promote the study, appreciation, preservation, and identification of Blenko Glass. The site features an excellent section on the history, designers, pre-designers, colors, speciality lines and a lot more.
Location: USA

A website dedicated to the people who work with the flame technique and molten glass to produce functional and artistic forms
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This non-profit organization has a mission of organizing and promoting the finest of contemporary craftwork by leading designers and makers. All variety of crafts are presented including art glass and ceramics.
Location: 55 Hanover Street Liverpool United Kingdom

The company imports art glass from Bohemian glass works. The forms include chandeliers, art glass vases and bowls, cased colored glass with cut designs, reproductions of 17th Century stemware, painted glass forms and figurines and modern glass shapes.
Location: 333 University Avenue Los Gatos California 95030 USA

The organization was created to promote, encourage and support excellence in contemporary mosaic art by promoting exhibitions, publications and events. "Andamento" is their publication.
Location: United Kingdom

The association membership includes a newsletter, site links, scholarship opportunities and participation in juried and non-juried exhibits of art glass.
Location: 148 - 1917 West 4th Ave. Vancouver British Columbia V6J IM7 Canada

The British Society of Scientific Glass Blowers is open to all those who have an appreciation, either private or professional, of glass beads ancient and modern, of all shapes, sizes, materials and colours; their techniques of manufacture, and their application.
Location: United Kingdom

The Association has thirty five studios featuring artists who work in oils, water colors, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, metal, clay, stone, glass, wood and garden art forms. Studio glass artists work with fused and blown glass to create vessels and sculptures.
Location: PO Box 2530 Stanwood Washington 98292 USA

The organization represents provincial and territorial craft councils and the Canadian craft sector. The site provides a learning centre on website basics, promotion, photography, shipping and crating and exporting craft items along with other pertinent information.
Location: 457 Queen Street Fredericton New Brunswick E3B 5H1 Canada

The mission of the club is to encourage and promote the collecting and enjoyment of the glass of Frederick Carder. The site contains membership information, Carder on-line drawings, fake signatures and much more.
Location: PO Box 145 Corning New York 14830-0145 USA

The site presents carnival glass tumblers from a private collection of carnival tumblers produced in various countries: United States, India, Finland, and Czechoslovakia. Companies work presented include Millerburg, US Glass Co., Fenton, Imperial, Northwood and others.
Location: USA

A collectors club dedicated to collecting colored glassware manufactured primarily during the Depression era. They sponsor two glass shows per year.
Location: USA

A regional non-profit organization as a study group of the Fostoria Glass Society of America. Members present their Fostoria art glass at various glass shows. There are meetings of the membership.
Location: Pennsylvania USA

CGS is a non-profit making limited company by guarantee founded with dual objectives of encouraging excellence in glass as a creative medium and developing a greater awareness and appreciation of contemporary glass world wide.

CGS open to anyone working in or interested in contemporary glass. A voluntary committee some twelve strong made up mostly from makers but also administrators and students, manage the society. At present we have connections with over 1000 artists, academics, galleries, and enthusiasts and a current membership of over 450.
Location: c/o Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 9NS United Kingdom

There are 28 art and antique associations from 19 countries representing 5000 affiliated dealers in the organization. An international federation for antique and art dealers with a wide array of specialitie. You can search for specific dealers handling your area of interest including glass and crystal.
Location: Rue Ernest Allard 32 Brussels 1000 Belgium

A group of six internationally known glass artists have bonded together to form the group. The artists are Mieke Groot, Laura Heyworth, Richard Meitner, Elizabeth Swinburne, Gareth Noel Williams, and Toots Zynsky. Biographies and pictures of their work are part of the site.
Location: Amsterdam The Netherlands

This art glass dealer features crackle glass from around the world and art glass from Loetz, Moser, Czech glass work, Art Nouveau glass, cranberry glass, vaseline glass and more.
Location: 101 Cypress Street Massapequa Park New York 11762 USA

This unique organization which acts as an agent for craftsmen who work with metals, book binding, basket weaving, calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather and more.
Location: 51 Surrey Row London SE1 0BZ United Kingdom

The CAA is a registered charity to promote and champion Bristish craft. Crafts include ceramics, art glass, metal, textiles, jewelry and wood. Art glass featured is created by bi-me, Bob Crooks, Michael Rich and Gillies Jones.
Location: 2 Percy Street London W1 United Kingdom

This is the national development agency for contemporary crafts in the United Kingdom. Their strategy is to make the UK the global center for the making, seeing and collecting contemporary craft.
Location: 44a Pentonville Road Islington, London N1 9BY United Kingdom

The group was organized to raise the profile of ceramics and glass in Cornwall through events and activities. They also promote high standards and develop educational and social opportunities for members.
Location: United Kingdom

The mission of the organization is to inspire and educate the entire community about fine contemporary craft through exhibitions, sales and instruction. They offer classes in clay, fiber, glass, metals, wood and much more. They have a store to sell members work.
Location: 6640 Delman Blvd. St. Louis Missouri 63130 USA

A national advocacy organization representing professional Australian craft and design at a national and international bank. It's primary operations focus on research, advocacy, communication, debate and education. They have a free newsletter and alot more at the site.
Location: 16 National Circuit Barton ACT 2100 Australia

A non-profit organization dedicated to buildling a strong future for craft and design. Their Craft Central Network allows members to show work in exhibitions; an on-line gallery; rent work spaces and practical business advise.
Location: 33-35 St. Johns Square London EC1M 4DS United Kingdom

The mission of the organization is to advance and promote excellence in craft for the cultural and economic benefit of New Foundland and Labrador. The member artists create unique works in wood, metal, glass, fibre, clay carvings and textiles.
Location: 59 Duckworth Street St. Johns Newfoundland A1C 1E6 Canada

A non-profit organization with a mission to promote and advance original handcrafted work through educational programs in all media. Clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, and other materials are part of the presentation.
Location: 1120 South Robertson Blvd Los Angeles California 90035 United States

The mission of this organization is to support and encourage creativity and artistic excellance of American crafts people, promote high ethical standards and foster appreciation of American craft by the American public.
Location: PO Box 293 Islamorada Florida 33036 USA

The organization fosters creativity, experimentation and professionism in contemporary craft and design. They present craft and design to a wide range of audiences and promote craft values through exhibitions, the related shop, publications, and public programs.
Location: 31 Flinders Lane Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia

The organization promotes the work of contemporary craft and design artists through an active exhibition program at its galleries and at sites within Australia and in the international market. Glass artist members include Helen Aitken, Jonathan Baskett, Roslyn De Bussey, Klaus Moje, Kristie Rea and many others
Location: 180 London Circuit Canberra ACT 2608 Australia

The organization presents craft fairs at Washington, DC, West Chester, Pennsylvania, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida. Artists and artisans presented include those who work with basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood.
Location: PO Box 603 Green Farms Connecticut 06838 USA

A non-profit charitable arts service organization. It acts as a coordinating unit for all craft disciplines in the province. Crafts include clay, fibre, glass, metal, wood, and multiple disciplines.
Location: 1386 Cartwright St. Granville Island Vancouver Y6H 3R8 Canada

The Craft Council is the UK's national organization for the promotion of contemporary crafts including glass.
Location: 44a Pentonville Road London N1 9BY United Kingdom

This is the national design and economic development organization for the craft industry. Major sectors are pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles and furniture. There are 1305 members including glass artists Kathleen Leadbetter at Jirpoint Glass Studio Ltd. andTerenie McSweeeney at Kerry Crystal Glass.
Location: Crystal Yard Kilkerry Ireland

The organization represents over 500 contemporary crafts people working in all major media including blown glass, jewelry, pottery, turned wood, woven items, wrought iron, stained glass and more.
Location: New York USA

This organization is a national initative set up by the Scottish Arts Council. It is an on-line site showcasing art work by contemporary Scottish makers including glass artists.
Location: 7-9 North St. David St Edinburgh EH2 1AW Scotland

The focus of the organization is to assist craft practioners with a range of services including know-how, establishing markets and building audiences.
Location: 19 Morphett St. Adelaide Australia

The non-profit organization is a small, enthusiastic group of people dedicated to the creation of objects in glass. They have an extensive library, and provide their membership with the opportunity to purchase materials and tools. Facilities are also available for a fee.
Location: 64 Fulcher Rd. Red Hill Brischane Australia

This organization provides monthly meetings featuring presentations on various types of glass related to American historic glass from around the Depression era. They sponsor a glass show and sale held in March of each year for 32 years.
Location: New Orleans Louisiana USA

The mission of this association is to foster the collection and appreciation of the art glass, ceramics, and other decorative arts of Austria, Bohemia, and Czechoslovaka from the years 1850 to 1940. Their newsletter is published twice a year.
Location: USA

The mission of the organization is to promote Danish crafts by increasing sales at home and aboard. They provide exhibitions, publications, press coverage, and much more. Crafts are included are glass, ceramics, textiles, furniture, jewelry, and works in precious metals.
Location: Amagertorv 1, 1 Copenhagen 1160 Denmark

The organization has a focus on the production of bottles in Holland. The site presents information about and the history of glass bottle production in this country.
Location: The Netherlands

The main purpose of the site is to help bottle and decanter collectors. There are links to many sources providing information about decanters collecting. A price guide, store, pictorials, and a link section are included.
Location: USA

An association which meets quarterly. The membership consists of glass artists, paperweight dealers, museum staff, teachers and administrators and collectors. They provide learning experiences at their meetings about techniques, history and other pertinent material.
Location: 455 Stonybrook Drive Levittown Pennsylvania 19055 USA

The organization holds an annual Depression glass show, holds monthly meetings and provides the membership with a newsletter.
Location: Rochester New York USA

The organization was formed to encourage the collection, appreciation, study, and documentation of early American pattern glass. There is over 400 members and their quarterly publication is "News Journal". Regional meetings are held across America.
Location: (no permanent location) USA

A company which imports Bohemian products from sites to galleries, collectors, and gift stores. Glass includes functional and art glass consisting of vases, bowls, stemware and tableware.
Location: 216 Union Square Hickory North Carolina 28601 USA

The association unites and represents Estonian desigers and serves design in the broadest sense. Product, fashion, graphical, textile, advertising, glass, leather jewelry and interior designers are part of the membership.
Location: Suur-Karja 14 Tallinn 10140 Estonia

Art, Education Promotion. A glass organization providing workshops, lectures, and expos. Artists associated with the glass studio include Frank Biemans, Veerle De Ridder, Ludo Speybrouck and many others.
Location: Montignystraat 47 Antwerpen 2018 Belgium

An organization which provides background on the studio glass movement in various European countries and promotes the medium of glass as a material acceptable for fine art.
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The club established in 1996 is dedicated to the research and advancement of information related to Victorian and contemporary fairy lamps. It's members of 150 are located in the USA, Canada, England, and Australia. The "Fairy Lamp Newsletter" is published quarterly.
Location: PO Box 438 Pine Colorado 80470 USA

The club is an association dedicated to learning more about Fenton Glass. It is not controlled by the Fenton Art Glass Company. Benefits include a bi-monthly newsletter, the opportunity to purchase Fenton art glass designed for the club and an annual convention.
Location: PO Box 384 Williamstown West Virginia 26187 USA

An independent collector of Fenton glass has established the site. There is a resource library, online catalogs, Fenton E-Bay auctions, and many more data sites are presented. A resource site for those interested in this art glass.
Location: USA

There is a concentration by the members of this organization on Fenton art glass. They have monthly meetings, a newsletter, and arrange with the Fenton Glass Company to create a special work of art glass on an annual basis for membership to purchase.
Location: Kansas City USA

A non-profit club which meets four times a year. Their interest includes the multiple glass companies in the area which produced over 200 different patterns. The companies include Columbia Glass Company, Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton Co. Model Flint and Finlay Flint Glass Co.
Location: PO Box 256 Findlay Ohio 45831 USA

The purpose of the Design Forum is to reinforce the standing of design in Finland and to advance the affluence and competitiveness of the Finnish design elements including glass.
Location: Erottajankatu 7 Helsinki 00130 Finland

The Guild, chartered in 1968, is committed to standards of excellence and providing educational programs and craft demonstrations for its membership.
Location: PO Box 5650 Knoxville Tennessee 37928 USA

The organization is dedicated to the study of all American hand made glassware including Fostoria, Cambridge, Heisey, New Martinsville, Paden City, Tiffin, and Westmoreland.
Location: PO Box 1625 Orange California 92856 USA

A non-profit corporation founded to acquire and disseminate detailed knowledge concerning Fosteria glass and to establish and maintain a museum for housing and displaying Fostoria glass.
Location: 6th Street at Tomlinson Avenue Moundsville West Virginia 26041 USA

There were 13 different glass companies located in Fostoria, Ohio during the period 1887 to 1920. The site provides information on all of these companies including The Fostoria Glass Company, Fostoria Glass Speciality Company, Fostoria Lamp and Shade Company and Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company.
Location: 109 N. Main Street Fostoria Ohio 44830 USA

The organization is a foundation which seeks to raise awareness of glass and foster research and training in the field. It has its own library-documentation centre and school.
Location: Comtes de Bell 192 Barcelona 08014 Spain

The focus of the society is to promote interest and knowledge of glass. Their goal is to increase knowledge about glass and history through references, lectures, visiting glass areas and other historic glass associations.
Location: Odense Denmark

The guild was organized to assist Arkansas artisans in the marketing of their work created in glass, clay, metal, fiber, wood and more.
Location: 104 E. Main Street Mountain View Arkansas 72560 USA

A large glass studio with over 30 members who make, display and sell blown glass, fused and slumped glass, torch work, mosaic art, sandblasted and etched glass and more.
Location: 1770 Village Place, Studio 25 San Diego California 92101 USA

The association's mission is the perpetuation, improvement and promotion of the art and craft of stained glass lamp construction. They hold bi-monthly meetings to discuss the construction of stained glass lamps and provide examples by the membership.
Location: 5070 Cromwell Drive NW Gig Harbor Washington 98335 USA

This organization has the mission to contribute to the advancement of Australian glass art by fostering effective communication and information exchange between its members and interested parties. They have an interesting newsletter.
Location: PO Box 4018 McKinnon VIC 3204 Australia

The mission is to contribute to the advancement of Australian glass art by fostering effective communication and information exchange between its members and interested parties. They have a quarterly newsletter.
Location: PO Box 4018 McKinnon Victoria 3204 Australia

The society founded in 1921 is Britains only organization devoted exclusively to the art and craft of stained glass. They publish regular newsletters and an annual journal "Journal of Stained Glass".
Location: Box 15 Morehead TA24 8ZX United Kingdom

A regional center for the University of North Carolina with a mission to advance the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, scholarship and professional development.
Location: 1181 Brogles Rd. Hendersonville North Carolina 28793 USA

A society of practicing glassblowers, designers and artists in Denmark. It provides opportunities for its members to communicate via the net and they publish a newsletter for the membership.
Location: Vilhelm Kyhns Alle 2 Hojbjerg 8270 Denmark

The guild is an educational charity which assists makers with professional development, runs a commisson service and reaches over 3000 children through its special residency program. Art glass members are Beverly Beeland, Siddy Lnagley, Sue MacGillvray, Simon Moore, Emmy-Gai Palmer and Andrew Potter.
Location: Riverside Mill Bovey Tracy Devon United Kingdom

A volunteer arts organization promoting the art of enameling. The society has a guarterly newsletter, a lending library, catalogs and CD's, and provides grants to members to further the promotion and practice of the medium.
Location: 6105 Bay Hill Circle Jamesville New York 13078 USA

An international federation of collectors clubs. A non-profit organization for collectors of historical bottles, and related collectible items. The primary goal is educational as it relates to the history and manufacture of historical bottles and related artifacts.
Location: 1021 West Oakland Avenue Johnson City Tennessee 37604 USA

The federation representing over 1200 artisans who have crafted objects in unique or limited edition series. The artisans work with metal, ceamics, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, textiles, and leather. Glass products include sculpture, decanters, tumblers, urns, goblets and much more.
Location: France

A society that supports research and cultural events at the Finnish Glass Museum. The group donates to the museum historical and contemporary glass objects and rare publications relating to the glass industry.
Location: Tehtaankatu 23 Riihimaki 11910 Finland