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 Member
An Artist or Designer; Craft Supplier or Manufacturer; or Studio who has been an SGAA Professional Member for at least two years and meets the criteria established by the membership committee.
Professional Member
A professional with 4+ years experience who fabricates, repairs, restores, retails, manufactures, and/or distributes products or supplies for the leaded, stained, and/or decorative art glass craft.
Affiliate Member
Anyone with an interest in leaded, stained, or ornamental art glass can be an affiliate member. Membership includes a subscription to our award-winning magazine: Stained Glass Quarterly.