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Fellowship & Opportunities

We offer many ways to become involved with UrbanGlass through fellowships, scholarships, internships, employment and volunteer opportunities, and open calls for artwork for exhibition and display in our store.  Please visit this page often for current opportunities, or subscribe to our email newsletter at the bottom of the page.

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Open Call for Glass Performance Artists

UrbanGlass is excited to announce an open call for glass performance artists to submit

proposals for an afterparty event as part of our upcoming fundraiser to be held on May 5th at
9pm. This event celebrates the art and process of glass-making, while raising vital funds to
support UrbanGlass’ mission and programs.

Please submit your application by 11:59 PM on February 21th.

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Cruising Glass MFA Exhibition

MFA Open Call

UrbanGlass’ biannual MFA exhibition, will feature the work of 3-5 recent graduates of MFA programs whose work features glass. The exhibition provides an international showcase for new and noteworthy talent in the field and is an important platform for the presentation of new work.

Please submit by March 31st, 2025. [PEASE NOTE DATES HAVE CHANGED]

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Scholarships

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

Next Cycle: Spring 2025 Workshops will be posted on February 6th, 2025 and the Scholarship Deadline will be March 6th, 2025

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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. 

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2025 Window Gallery Open Call

The Window Gallery space consists of the western-facing windows in the Agnes Varis Art Center-- the triangular window space on the corner of Rockwell and Fulton and the large windows that are parallel to Rockwell Place. 

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Product Open Call To The UrbanGlass Store

Present your designs to sell at the UrbanGlass Store during our Open Call for New Products! 

We are seeking handmade products that reflect the creative, glass community of Brooklyn and beyond. Each submission will be reviewed by a panel of art, design and retail professionals.

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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, scholarship recipients 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. 

Applications closed for Spring 2025