What's impacting Change?

In research and interviews with influencers, patterns began to emerge pointing to four factors impacting change in glass arts. This includes the evolution of educational opportunities, social media and the sharing of ideas, the expansion of regional hubs of glass art activity, and an increase in environmental awareness.

Members of the glass community were asked to state the three top areas or regions of the United States for glass art.

Artists (Source: GAS) Galleries (Source: AACG) Museums (Source: AACG) Educational (Source: GAS Database)

Environmental awareness

“When we started, customers were not looking for information on how much it will cost, or what the specs are or how much electricity it will use. Now those are some of the first questions we get.”

What's impacting Change?

SOCIAL MEDIA

“Social media has shared the advances of process and videos of studio work with the people who wouldn’t normally be exposed to it, creating more interest and involvement in the glass world.”

— GLASS ART SOCIETY MEMBER INTERVIEW RESPONSE

Environmental awareness

“When we started, customers were not looking for information on how much it will cost, or what the specs are or how much electricity it will use. Now those are some of the first questions we get.”

— Eddie Bernard, Founder, Wet Dog Glass