Fellowship & Opportunities

2027 Window Gallery Open Call

UrbanGlass is seeking artists who utilize glass in their practice to submit for exhibiting in the Window Gallery. This space consists of the western-facing windows in the Agnes Varis Art Center, a triangular window space on the corner of Rockwell and Fulton, and the large windows that are parallel to Rockwell Place. 

Deadline to submit 11:59pm EST on June 15th, 2026

Hiring: Director of Development

UrbanGlass seeks an experienced and enthusiastic development professional to join our team and steward contributed income during a key point during the organization's history. Celebrating 50 years of operations in 2027, the Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors to plan and launch an anniversary fundraising campaign, in addition to other essential department functions. 

Scholarships

UrbanGlass offers scholarships to support merit and need based access to our classes.

Teaching at UrbanGlass

UrbanGlass instructors bring knowledge and expertise to our students, sharing a passion for creative expression in glass. 

We are currently accepting proposals for week-long intensive classes, taking place each year in January, July, and August. 

The Bead Project

The Bead Project is a unique scholarship program designed for economically disadvantaged women, femmes, and gender non-conforming individuals in New York City to learn the art of glass beadmaking while gaining an education in entrepreneurship. Over 10 weeks, participants take part in both studio and classroom coursework where they develop skills in a variety of glass bead techniques, jewelry fabrication and design, product marketing, and practical strategies for launching a successful small business. 

Application window is closed!

​2026 Visiting Artist and Designer Fellowship

The UrbanGlass Visiting Artist and Designer Fellowship provides four artists or designers the opportunity to develop a new body of work using the medium of glass. To explore the use and appreciation of glass as a creative medium, fellows will have access to the UrbanGlass studios, technical support and instruction, as well as a budget to cover material cost.

Applications CLOSED

2026 Studio Residencies

Exemplifying the spirit of UrbanGlass' mission, the residency fosters experimentation and advances the critical understanding of glass as a creative medium.

Applications CLOSED

Studio Futures

Studio Futures aims to foster diverse voices in the field of glass art. The fund supports full scholarships for BIPOC identifying students ages 15-24 who want to learn glassmaking processes and build skills to use in their art practice moving forward. Recipients will explore glass techniques of their choice through classes and individual studio time. 

This opportunity is currently closed as UrbanGlass is actively searching for funding. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Studio Futures please email alejandra@urbanglass.org