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title: The Paul Wissmach Glass Company Flat Glass Artist Residency at Pittsburgh Glass Center
description: Flat glass residency in Pittsburgh, PA with housing, materials, stipend and studio access for one artist.
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deadline: "2026-09-30"
location: Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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compensationRange: Free housing, up to $1500 in glass materials, up to $1500 studio/kiln use, up to $1000 travel/shipping stipend, $500 meal stipend.
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  - flat glass
  - stained glass
  - kiln-formed glass
  - mosaic
  - mixed media
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  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
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# The Paul Wissmach Glass Company Flat Glass Artist Residency at Pittsburgh Glass Center

**Hosted by:** Pittsburgh Glass Center

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States | **Deadline:** September 30, 2026

## About This Program

> "Flat glass techniques and innovation"

The Paul Wissmach Glass Company Flat Glass Residency welcomes emerging through mid-career artists working in flat glass who are seeking dedicated time, space, and support to advance their artistic practice.

This residency is designed for glass artists exploring innovative approaches to flat glass, including stained glass, kiln-formed glass, mosaic, or mixed-media work, and experimental techniques that push the boundaries of the medium. This residency opportunity is designed to support artists whose work demonstrates a compelling artistic vision, technical curiosity, and a desire to investigate new processes, materials, or concepts.

Recognizing that access to specialized equipment and studio facilities can be a significant barrier, this residency prioritizes artists who have limited access to flat glass studios, equipment and resources in their home communities. The program provides an opportunity to work within a fully equipped studio environment while connecting with a vibrant community of artists and makers.

### Award Info

Selected artist will receive:

- Free housing accommodations at Pittsburgh Glass Center's artist in residence housing while in residence.
- Up to $1500 in Glass materials provided by the Paul Wissmach Glass Co.
- Up to $1500 award to be used for studio and kiln use at PGC.
- Up to $1,000 Travel and/or shipping stipend.
- $500 Meal Stipend.
- Opportunities to share work and process through artist talk or public programs.
- Guided tour of Paul Wissmach Glass Company Factory in West Virginia with owners.

### Rules and Terms

Through this residency, Pittsburgh Glass Center and Paul Wissmach Glass Co. seek to support artists who are expanding the possibilities of flat glass while removing barriers to access and fostering the next generation of innovative makers. PGC and Wissmach will select one artist to be the Paul Wissmach Glass Co. Artist in residence per year.

**Applications will be evaluated based on:**

1. Artistic quality and originality
2. Strength of the proposed project
3. Potential for experimentation and technical exploration
4. Demonstrated need for access to studio resources

**Next Application Deadline: September 30, 2026**

**Current Residency Period: 2027**

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career
- **Disciplines:** flat glass, stained glass, kiln-formed glass, mosaic, mixed media
- **Note:** To be considered for this residency award, applicants must: be emerging or mid-career artists; demonstrate experience working with flat glass; propose a project that explores new techniques, processes, or ideas and utilizes Wissmach Glass; express need for dedicated time and access to specialized studio facilities and equipment. Artists from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

### Additional Requirements

- Project proposal describing the work to be explored during the residency
- Brief statement describing how access to this residency would impact their practice
- Artist statement
- Résumé or CV (upload via PDF)
- Portfolio of recent work (at least 5 images)

## Compensation & Benefits

Free housing, up to $1500 in glass materials, up to $1500 studio/kiln use, up to $1000 travel/shipping stipend, $500 meal stipend.

**Includes:** Materials budget, Travel grant, Per diem

Selected artist will receive: free housing accommodations at Pittsburgh Glass Center's artist in residence housing while in residence; up to $1500 in glass materials provided by the Paul Wissmach Glass Co.; up to $1500 award to be used for studio and kiln use at PGC; up to $1,000 travel and/or shipping stipend; $500 meal stipend; opportunities to share work and process through artist talk or public programs; guided tour of Paul Wissmach Glass Company Factory in West Virginia with owners.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Free housing accommodations at Pittsburgh Glass Center's artist in residence housing while in residence.
- **Travel Support:** Available - Up to $1,000 travel and/or shipping stipend.
- **Materials Support:** Available - Up to $1500 in glass materials provided by the Paul Wissmach Glass Co., and up to $1500 award for studio and kiln use at PGC.
- **Studio Access:** Provided

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 30, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 1, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** vbundy@pittsburghglasscenter.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/pittsburgh-glass-center/the-paul-wissmach-glass-company-flat-glass-artist-residency-at-pittsburgh-glass-center