The Stained Glass Association of America is a professional trade association whose membership consists of the finest architectural stained and decorative art glass artists and studios in the United States and around the world.
Membership in the SGAA is open to everyone - at our heart, the SGAA is an energetic community of studios and individuals that love stained glass. We are advocates and ambassadors, professionals and aficionados. Members enjoy access to industry benefits, our award winning magazine, historical archives, and products and services that support practice and professional development.
In addition, the SGAA has the distinct honor of being the only accrediting body for architectural stained glass in the United States. We maintain Standards and Guidelines for the Preservation of Stained (and Leaded) Glass Windows that we may ensure the best possible stewardship or our nation’s art glass treasures for the next generations.
Accredited Professional Member
Accredited Professional Membership is a testament to the proven skill, professionalism, knowledge, and dedication demonstrated by the craftspeople, studios, and suppliers accepted for membership into this juried category of art glass experts. The Stained Glass Association of America is the only accrediting body that recognizes practitioners working at the highest level of this craft.
Professional Member
Ever since the first craft guilds were formed in the middle ages, those who practice in a given field have banded together for the good of their profession and for the good of their patrons. Our Professional members are experienced craftspersons, artists, designers and historians whose primary vocation is in the industry of stained glass.
Affiliate Member
Anyone can join the Stained Glass Association of America as an Affiliate Member and enjoy access to this thriving community and all the perks of membership. Membership includes a subscription to our award-winning magazine: Stained Glass Quarterly.