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Pittsburgh Glass Corner : A gallery and residence for rising leaders in the glass art community.
Pittsburgh Glass Center is "turning a corner" on Penn Avenue.Pittsburgh Glass Corner , our additional gallery and residence (at the corner at North Graham Street and Penn Avenue) is just two blocks from Pittsburgh Glass Center. You can help us transform this building that has been a concern of the community for years—first as a nuisance bar and then as a vacant storefront. We invite you to join us and clean up Pittsburgh Glass Corner as we set the final touches on this much needed space!
With your support Pittsburgh Glass Corner will become a place for:
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Penn Avenue's most recent strategic plan called out the need for more opportunities for diverse, community social engagements. Working together we can convert Pittsburgh Glass Corner into a space that will do just that. Pittsburgh Glass Center thanks you for your commitment to art, youth, and community on Penn Avenue.
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CHOOSE YOUR GIFT AMOUNT See your name in lights—or glass! When you select this gift level, you won't receive an additional "perk," but you'll get the satisfaction of knowing that every dollar is being put to work toward art, youth, and community on Penn Avenue.
Your name will be included in our donor recognition signage to be installed in the new space. It's important to us to make sure that all visitors and community members who step through the brand new doors at The Corner know exactly who made it all possible—that's YOU!
GIFTS OF $50 AND UP Join us in June for an exclusive At-the-Corner Afterparty to celebrate all we've accomplished together! See the 6,500-square-foot building located at 5431 Penn Avenue—the corner of North Graham Street and Penn Avenue, two blocks away from the existing facility—brought back to life.
We will send you a special invitation to attend, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Your generosity will also be recognized on the Donor Wall.
GIFTS OF $100 AND UP Show off your passion and dedication to glass with a PGC logo tee. We are happy to offer this high-quality, comfy t-shirt and hope that you wear it around town with pride.
In addition to your PGC t-shirt, your donation of at least $100 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty in June and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: T-shirts are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $100 AND UP Get the VIP treatment with a guided tour of The Corner in its shining new glory, led by our very own Executive Director, Heather McElwee. You'll find entertainment combined with education with an artist demonstration in the Hot Shop as our talented team explains the intricate dance of glassblowing.
Your donation of at least $100 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the demo and guided tour.
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GIFTS OF $150 AND UP Get creative from the comfort of your home with an exclusive Glass-To-Go Mosaic Kit that is not available for purchase at The Shop at PGC.
Act quickly! There are only 30 total mosaic kits are available.
Your donation of at least $150 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the To-Go Mosaic Kit.
*Please note: Mosaic Kits are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $250 AND UP Receive 2 passes to try glassmaking with our Walk In + Make-It-Now experience! This introductory activity is a hands-on way to try glassblowing or sculpting in our Hot Shop or create a fused glass creation in our Kiln Shop with the guidance of an experienced teaching artist.
In addition to the 2 Walk In + Make-It-Now Activity Passes, your donation of at least $250 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: Activity redemption is subject to availability.
GIFTS OF $250 AND UP Celebrate Pittsburgh Glass Corner and share a toast with us! Receive a set of 4 Inflate stemless flutes in your choice of colors from PGC's in-house glassware line, Penn/Fairmount. These handmade glasses were created right here in our studios.
In addition to the four handmade Inflate Flutes, your donation of at least $250 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: Inflate Flutes are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $500 AND UP You and 5 guests are invited to PGC for a private Make-It-Now Activity where you will all create a one-of-a-kind glass artwork in one of our studios with the one-on-one guidance of our experienced teaching artists.
Your donation of at least $500 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the Private Make-It-Now Activity.
*Private activity scheduling is subject to availability.
GIFTS OF $500 AND UP A perfect package for gathering together, the Mist Cocktail Set includes everything for handcrafted cocktails or mocktails except the beverage—a cocktail mixing pitcher, two cocktail glasses, and a clear stir stick. These functional pieces of art from PGC's in-house glassware line, Penn/Fairmount, were handmade right here in our studios. Choose from two colors.
Your donation of at least $500 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the Mist Cocktail Set.
*Please note: The Mist Cocktail Set is only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
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CHOOSE YOUR GIFT AMOUNT See your name in lights—or glass! When you select this gift level, you won't receive an additional "perk," but you'll get the satisfaction of knowing that every dollar is being put to work toward art, youth, and community on Penn Avenue.
Your name will be included in our donor recognition signage to be installed in the new space. It's important to us to make sure that all visitors and community members who step through the brand new doors at The Corner know exactly who made it all possible—that's YOU!
GIFTS OF $50 AND UP Join us in June for an exclusive At-the-Corner Afterparty to celebrate all we've accomplished together! See the 6,500-square-foot building located at 5431 Penn Avenue—the corner of North Graham Street and Penn Avenue, two blocks away from the existing facility—brought back to life.
We will send you a special invitation to attend, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Your generosity will also be recognized on the Donor Wall.
GIFTS OF $100 AND UP Show off your passion and dedication to glass with a PGC logo tee. We are happy to offer this high-quality, comfy t-shirt and hope that you wear it around town with pride.
In addition to your PGC t-shirt, your donation of at least $100 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty in June and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: T-shirts are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $100 AND UP Get the VIP treatment with a guided tour of The Corner in its shining new glory, led by our very own Executive Director, Heather McElwee. You'll find entertainment combined with education with an artist demonstration in the Hot Shop as our talented team explains the intricate dance of glassblowing.
Your donation of at least $100 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the demo and guided tour.
- 1 claimed
- 29 remaining
GIFTS OF $150 AND UP Get creative from the comfort of your home with an exclusive Glass-To-Go Mosaic Kit that is not available for purchase at The Shop at PGC.
Act quickly! There are only 30 total mosaic kits are available.
Your donation of at least $150 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the To-Go Mosaic Kit.
*Please note: Mosaic Kits are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $250 AND UP Receive 2 passes to try glassmaking with our Walk In + Make-It-Now experience! This introductory activity is a hands-on way to try glassblowing or sculpting in our Hot Shop or create a fused glass creation in our Kiln Shop with the guidance of an experienced teaching artist.
In addition to the 2 Walk In + Make-It-Now Activity Passes, your donation of at least $250 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: Activity redemption is subject to availability.
GIFTS OF $250 AND UP Celebrate Pittsburgh Glass Corner and share a toast with us! Receive a set of 4 Inflate stemless flutes in your choice of colors from PGC's in-house glassware line, Penn/Fairmount. These handmade glasses were created right here in our studios.
In addition to the four handmade Inflate Flutes, your donation of at least $250 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall.
*Please note: Inflate Flutes are only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
GIFTS OF $500 AND UP You and 5 guests are invited to PGC for a private Make-It-Now Activity where you will all create a one-of-a-kind glass artwork in one of our studios with the one-on-one guidance of our experienced teaching artists.
Your donation of at least $500 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the Private Make-It-Now Activity.
*Private activity scheduling is subject to availability.
GIFTS OF $500 AND UP A perfect package for gathering together, the Mist Cocktail Set includes everything for handcrafted cocktails or mocktails except the beverage—a cocktail mixing pitcher, two cocktail glasses, and a clear stir stick. These functional pieces of art from PGC's in-house glassware line, Penn/Fairmount, were handmade right here in our studios. Choose from two colors.
Your donation of at least $500 will also include an exclusive invitation to the At-the-Corner Afterparty and earn your name on the Donor Wall in addition to the Mist Cocktail Set.
*Please note: The Mist Cocktail Set is only available for shipping within the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
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