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Executive Director Megan McElfresh's letter to David Judson

July 18, 2022

Read Executive Director Megan McElfresh's letter to President David Judson on his final day of service at the 2022 Conference in Toledo. To...

A Letter from SAMA President Libby Hintz

July 18, 2022

A message from Libby Hintz, President of the Society for American Mosaic Artists, with a recap of Confluence 2022, and moving towards the future...

The State of the Association - a Message from David Judson

July 18, 2022

Read David Judson's final State of the Association as his last time as President of the Stained Glass Association of America. David Judson served as...

Take a Look Inside Stained Glass Quarterly Spring 2022

July 14, 2022

Take a look at what you may have missed in our most recent issue of Stained Glass Quarterly! Editorial The Editorial Letter from...

GAS call for proposals: diverse and engaging presentations from YOU!

July 11, 2022

The Glass Art Society is looking for individuals and organizations to share their experiences and expertise with the global glass community through...

Protective Glazing for Stewards and Caretakers of Leaded and Stained Glass Windows

June 15, 2022

As part of our industry’s Reference and Technical Manual, first published by the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA) in 1988 and updated in...

Top Stained Glass in Buffalo, NY!

June 13, 2022

Buffalo’s rich history can be found in all sorts of places – including in the collection of its historic stained glass windows. The Stained...

The Seven Pillars of Humanity Coming to Toledo

June 13, 2022

The Seven Pillars of Humanity—an intricate and detailed work of stained glass art—will be on display during the Confluence Conference from June 27th...

Membership Message to SAMA

June 9, 2022

In the coming weeks, I want to share a few brief messages with our SGAA members and our friends and creative colleagues in the SAMA community. In...

Determining the Value of Your Stained Glass Windows

June 9, 2022

How do you put a value on your stained glass windows, and in turn, how do you maintain, repair, and store them based on that perceived value?...

The Return of Eggbeater Jesus

May 26, 2022

After several years in the making, the renovation of the glass mosaic affectionately known as Cosmic Jesus or Eggbeater Jesus is finally complete...

Things to Do in Toledo

May 20, 2022

Looking for a little extra something to do during your stay in Toledo? We’ve got you covered. We've made a list of extra activities in and...

2022 CONFLUENCE Scholarships for Conference Workshops

May 10, 2022

Scholarships for the Conference Workshops are now available! New Scholarships for Confluence 2022 Workshops! There are up to two scholarships...

Watch Now: Art and Glass in Society at the National Day of Glass

May 5, 2022

The Art and Glass in Society Panel at the National Day of Glass discuss the relationship between nature and glass, health and science, and technical...

Many Hands Make Light Work - Announcing a New Partnership and Major News for 2022 SGAA Conference

February 8, 2022

"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~ Paulo Coelho SGAA & SAMA Come Together for...

Jacoby Studio Video Clips from the Archive going live on YouTube

November 8, 2021

The SGAA Offices received this incredible video courtesy of member Daniel Oppliger to share with our community. The approximately 15 minute video...

SGQ Summer 2008 - Peru State College by Kessler Studios

October 31, 2021

We recently saw a post highlighting the work of Kessler Studios for the Peri State College Library in Peru, Nebraska and the images seemed so...

Orchestrations of Colour: The Stained Glass of Douglas Hamilton

September 17, 2021

“Orchestrations of Colour” is devoted to the life and work of the Glaswegian stained glass artist-craftsman, Douglas Hamilton (1895-1959), who...

Gelman Stained Glass Museum Inaugural Organ Concert: Sunday, November 28th, 2021

September 15, 2021

A little over 30 years ago, a collection of stained glass windows pulled from churches in disrepair marked for demolition started in a Texas garage....

International Survey of Jewish Monuments Synagogue Invitation to Include Stained Glass

August 5, 2021

A group of historians who are scholars in Jewish Art have come together to gather information. They have a stained glass sub-group through the...