We are a non-profit organization bringing stained glass to Philadelphia public school students.
The Stained Glass Project (SGP) is a volunteer run after-school arts program that introduces under-served Philadelphia public high school students to the technically demanding artistic discipline of making stained glass. Throughout the school year, students attend every week and create magnificent stained glass windows. During the year, every student makes 2 windows. The first is a pre-made design, resembling Philly’s iconic LOVE sign, made for them to learn the techniques needed to make stained glass. Each year, we partner with a different non-profit organization or school around the country to donate the second windows students make. We work together in the beginning of the year to find an organization that feels meaningful to the students and they design their second windows with the organization receiving them in mind. After working incredibly hard on these windows, we travel to the organization where we will be donating the windows with all of our students. This is typically a 1-3 day trip, allowing us to spend time with those receiving the windows and learn about their programming, as well as sightseeing in the nearby area. Students are eligible to receive social service credits from their schools for their participation in the program. |  |
We need your help now more than ever, as we move into our permanent home & expand programming
We are so excited to have the opportunity to work with more students than ever, bringing stained glass and mentorship to many more schools throughout Philadelphia
 | We are thrilled to announce that The Stained Glass Project will be the first tenants to move into Village of Art & Industry, Scout’s project to turn the former Uarts Hamilton Hall into a cultural and creative center at the intersection of art, industry, and public life in the heart of Philadelphia. Both of SGP’s co-directors, Kate Crankshaw and Sammie Gualtieri, graduated from the University of the Arts with their BFAs in glass, so making a permanent home in the space where they were fortunate enough to learn glass is extremely meaningful and exciting. Unfortunately, the studio was completely gutted when the school was closed and rebuilding the shelving, tables, etc will be costly. We are running a special campaign to help us restore this space to its former glory, with some changes to make it perfect for our organization. |
Other Ways to Donate
To donate either via ACH transfer or cash, please email us at windowsthatopendoors@gmail.com.To donate by check, please make checks payable to The Stained Glass Project of CultureTrust & mail them to CultureTrust c/o The Stained Glass Project 1315 Walnut St Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19107.
To coordinate a donation of supplies, please email us at windowsthatopendoors@gmail.com . You can also shop our Amazon wishlist of general classroom supplies.
Thank you so much for your support!
More Information & FAQs
Visit our website windowsthatopendoors.org to learn more about our organization & get answered to frequently asked questions. Follow us on Instagram @windowsthatopendoors to keep up with the projects our students are working on!
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This project is fiscally sponsored by CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia, a charitable trust administered by CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia. All donations to this project will be received and managed by CultureTrust. Learn more at cultureworksphila.org.
CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia (EIN: 46-3109411) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The official registration and financial information of CultureTrust may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
