Exhibitions & Programming

Gala + Auction: 45th Anniversary

October 6th, 2022 – 6:00 pm

UrbanGlass is happy to announce the celebration of the organization's 45th Anniversary at the 2022 annual Gala + Auction, hosted by artist, Grace Whiteside and honoring co-founder and board member, Richard Wilfred Yelle. We are also delighted to have Founder and Principal Designer of Cartwright New York, Carolyn Cartwright, as this year’s Event Chair.

Open Studios: Winter in the City 2022

December 3rd, 2022 – 11:00 am

Join us for Open Studios: Winter in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an afternoon of art making and exciting demonstrations in UrbanGlass’ 17,000 sq ft studios. Sign up for one activity or try them all!

The Agnes Varis Art Center features exhibitions, public programs, and UrbanGlass|ware retail store, which explore the many ways that glass is used in the creative process.

UrbanGlass exhibitions are generously supported by Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation.

Art Center Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 11:30–7:30
Wed 11:30–7:30
Thu 11:30–7:30
Fri 11:30–7:30
Sat 11:30–7:30
Sun 11:30–7:30