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Fellowship & Opportunities

UrbanGlass offers a wide range of opportunities throughout the year for artists, prospective students, and the broader community. These include fellowships and scholarships, as well as jobs, exhibitions, and UrbanGlass|ware open calls. Check back regularly or sign up for the UrbanGlass newsletter at the bottom of the page to stay connected.

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Scholarships

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

Summer Scholarship applications are now open. Deadline: May 22nd, 2026

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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

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. 

Apply by June 1, 2026

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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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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!


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​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

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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