Exhibitions & Programming

Currently On View in the Window Gallery

Moein Shashaei: Conference Of The Birds

Conference of the Birds transforms the gallery into a space where the boundary between man-made objects and the wild wants to fade. This exhibition borrows its title from a Persian poem by the Sufi poet Attar of Nishapur, in which a gathering of birds embarks on a journey that leads them to an unexpected revelation.

Opening Reception May 21st, 6-8 PM.

On view through Friday, July 11, 2025

2025 UrbanGlass Crafting Mastery Symposium

November 6th – November 8th, 2025

The 2025 symposium is held in New York City at UrbanGlass from Nov 6 to Nov 8.

Hot Glass Hangout & Studio Sale (November)

November 14th, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series starring our multi-talented team of studio technicians and administrative staff doing what they love to do.

Hot Glass Hangout (December)

December 5th, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series starring our multi-talented team of studio technicians and administrative staff doing what they love to do.

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 Closed
Wed 11:00–7:00
Thu 11:00–7:00
Fri 11:00–7:00
Sat 11:00–7:00
Sun 11:00–5:00