Once a neighborhood lounge and later a vacant storefront, this building located at 5431 Penn Avenue, a 3-minute walk from Pittsburgh Glass Center, has been transformed into a dynamic arts space designed to enhance the vibrancy and livability of our community. Created by Pittsburgh Glass Center in collaboration with neighbors and partners, Pittsburgh Glass Corner activates this once-empty site as a place for creativity, connection, and opportunity.
Pittsburgh Glass Corner is:
- A gallery showcasing emerging artists
- A flexible hub for exhibitions, events, and community gatherings
- A meeting place for local partners and nonprofits
- A residence for visiting artists and technical apprentices
By opening this space, Pittsburgh Glass Center expands access to the arts, supports rising creative leaders, and provides new opportunities for diverse audiences to engage with contemporary craft.
Funding for Pittsburgh Glass Corner was generously provided by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA), and individual donors through the Turning a Corner on Penn Avenue crowdfunding campaign.
Pittsburgh Glass Center’s main studios are located two blocks away at 5472 Penn Avenue.
Pittsburgh Glass Corner is located at 5431 Penn Avenue, a 3-minute walk from Pittsburgh Glass Center (map).
On View at Pittsburgh Glass Corner This Fall
The One Hundred Moments Project
The One Hundred Moments Project, founded by the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA), is a non-juried collection of work capturing a moment in time created by SAMA’s diverse and richly creative membership.
This season, SAMA invited partnering organizations to the open call to create 6″ x 6″ works using materials of the artists’ choice, using their original designs.
Work will be presented from members of these four partners in the arts.
- Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA)
- Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA)
- Glass Art Society (GAS)
- International Society of Glass Bead Makers (ISGB)
The work of seasoned professionals will be displayed alongside enthusiastic newcomers to the mosaic, mixed media, stained glass, glass bead, and fused glass making processes, culminating in 100+ moments of life rendered by artists from all over the world.
Opening Friday, July 3 from 6:00–9:00pm.
Open for viewing Friday, August 7, 6:00–9:00pm; September 4, 6:00–9:00pm; and every Saturday from July 11 through September 19, 11am–3pm. Also by appointment.
AACG Visionary Scholarship Winners
Pittsburgh Glass Center presents the work of 14 artists who received visionary scholarships from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) to attend summer classes at Pittsburgh Glass Center in 2026.
AACG Visionary Scholarships are awarded on the basis of artistic merit and are designed to identify, support, and invest in promising glass artists living and working in the United States, as well as those pursuing careers in the field of glass. This exhibition celebrates the scholarship recipients’ creative achievements and highlights the impact of providing meaningful opportunities for artistic growth and exploration.
Kimberly Bañes Muth | Isaac Beachy | Shona D’Cruz | Christopher Figueroa | Isabel Green| Katrina Hude | Julia Jenkins | Priscilla Kar Yee Lo | Mitchell Kile | Haley Lindberg | Jan Loney | Curtis Reaves| Dean Wehrenberg | Lisa Zerkowitz
The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass (AACG) is a not-for-profit organization and leading resource for glass collectors, art enthusiasts, artists, gallerists, museum personnel, and educators on all things related to glass art. AACG provides a collaborative place for robust conversations about glass art, including its production, techniques, and trends. They also encourage and support the glass community through annual grants and artist scholarships. Learn more at www.contempglass.org.
Open September 28 through October 26 by appointment.
Apply for an Exhibition at Pittsburgh Glass Corner
We’re accepting applications for dynamic, thoughtful, and engaging projects to exhibit in this new community-centered gallery space. We welcome proposals from all disciplines, but have preference toward exhibiting glass work or proposals that include community engagement. The Corner space is flexible and can support installations, performance, wall-mounted work, and works on pedestals.
About Pittsburgh Glass Center
Celebrating 25 years in 2026, Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) is a nonprofit, public access glass art center where anyone can take classes, explore the contemporary glass gallery, shop for glass gifts, and watch live glassblowing demonstrations. Since its opening, PGC has educated over 750,000 individuals, contributed to the ongoing development of the city’s East End, and made Pittsburgh a significant hub in the international studio glass community. A multimillion-dollar expansion in 2024 nearly doubled its capacity, allowing it to meet the increasing demand for glass programs and studios. PGC continues to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment that encourages everyone, from the casually curious to the master artist, to learn, create, and be inspired by glass. 25 Years: Still Glowing, Still Growing
