An Artist's Story

A growing glass community in Pittsburgh, PA

Jason Forck glassblowing demonstration by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) fuels a thriving glass art ecosystem of people, facilities, and innovative programming that together shape Pittsburgh’s creative economy.

Jason Forck teaching a glassblowing class by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

Glass Art: We teach it. We create it. We promote it. We support those who make it.

Glassblowing demonstration by Jason Forck at PGC. by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

Over 50 glass artists have moved to Pittsburgh to start or continue their career in glass and work with other likeminded artists. These are the people who help us continue our mission.

Jason Forck teaching a glassblowing class. by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

They provide engaging education to people of all ages and abilities.

Jason Forck and team create a glass Stanley Cup. by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

They demonstrate the value of working with your hands, how to be creative problem-solvers, and about courage, communication, and teamwork.

Jason Forck teaches children at PGC. by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

They develop the next generation of glass artists who are diverse, passionate and inspiring.

Glass Spire, 2016 by Jason Forck and Seth Clark by Jason Forck and Seth ClarkPittsburgh Glass Center

They create world-class glass art and directly contribute to the growing local economy through the sale of their artwork.

Jason Forck and Seth Clark collaborating by Jason Forck and Seth ClarkPittsburgh Glass Center

They collaborate with others to expand access to glass for all artists.

Glassblowing demonstration by Jason Forck at PGC. by Jason ForckPittsburgh Glass Center

They share their passion for glass with everyone.

An Artist's Story - Jason Forck by Wrecking Crew MediaPittsburgh Glass Center

Meet Pittsburgh glass artist Jason Forck. He is one of many that fuel a thriving glass art ecosystem of people, facilities, and innovative programming that together shape Pittsburgh’s creative economy.

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Photography: Nathan J. Shaulis
Video: Wrecking Crew Media

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