NCAGG is delighted to announce The Glass Harvest, our first show at the new NCAGG location at the Serendipity Art Center, 12276 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, MD 20852. The show will run from Thursday, Sept. 17 through Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, with an opening Artists’ Reception on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.  

This exhibition is themed for the Fall season and the bounty around us. We will be seeking pieces that showcase the great variety of expression in blown, mosaic, sculptural, fused, stained, and lamp-worked glass. We look forward to your participation in our very first gallery exhibit in our new headquarters. The Call for Artists opens Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and closes Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

And as always, many hands make light work. Please consider volunteering to help make this show a success: volunteersignup.org/4PQTJ

Co-chairs for Glass Harvest show are:
Shayna Heller, co-chair, shaynaheller@gmail.com, 301-529-9326
Beanne Rothenberg, co-chair, beannerothenberg@gmail.com, 315-882-3371

The show will run from September 17, 2026 - October 26, 2026. 2026. The artist's reception will be Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. 

The entry fee for this show is $25 for 1-2 pieces. 

Artwork can be wall-hung, window-hung, pedestal or jewelry. There is glass case for protecting jewelry pieces.

Artwork must have been created in the last two years, must be original in design, display excellence in quality and technique, and may not have been in a previous NCAGG show.

This show is not juried. Each artist who submits an entry will have at least one piece chosen to be part of the exhibit. At least one of your submissions should be no larger than 12" in any dimension. Pieces that vary in size may be selected space permitting.

Artwork selection results will be announced on or before August 20, 2026.

Accepted artwork should be delivered Monday, September 14, 2026 between 11am-4pm, and Tuesday, September 15, 2026 between 10am-12pm.

Unsold art must be picked up Tuesday, October 27 between 11am-4pm or Wednesday, October 28,2026 between 10am-12pm.

This show is only open to NCAGG members. Non-members may join NCAGG at https://www.ncagg.org/join-us and then submit their work. The closing date for entries is August 10, 2026. 

Work must be at least 60% glass, and glass must be the focal point of the piece. Entries may be in any glass technique or style, such as kiln-formed, stained glass, flame-worked, blown, mosaic, etc.

All work must be original in design and of high quality.

All entries must be for sale. The artist will receive 70% of the sale price. NCAGG will retain 30% from each sale.

Display requirements: All entries must be structurally sound and completely ready for display, including any hanging hardware or stands.

Wall Hung: Wall pieces should be equipped with a wire. Wall pieces must not weigh more than 30 lbs.

Window Hung: All window hung pieces must have suitable hardware, such as D-rings and hanging wire or chain. Pieces may be hung with 1/8” wire rope. Window pieces must not weigh more than 30 lbs.

At least one pedestal piece submitted must not exceed 12 inches in length or width.  NCAGG will provide pedestals.

Jewelry: Jewelry must have its own display base. Jewelry pieces will be installed in a glass case. 

You may submit 1 main photo and 1 detail photo per piece.  Digital photos of your work should be JPEG format and between 1800 and 2500 pixels on the longest side, and 1:1 aspect ratio.  Images submitted as entries must correspond to the actual work. Maximum file size for each photo: 5 MB. 

NCAGG does not insure artwork in the exhibit. We strongly recommend that you carry your own insurance to cover the artwork during transit to and from Serendipity Art Center and while it is on display in the show.

As with all Guild shows, volunteers are needed for artwork drop-off and pickup. Please sign up at volunteersignup.org/4PQTJ

The National Capital Art Glass Guild announces the Call-for-Entry for The Language of Glass at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave E., Bethesda, MD 20814.

Welcome to the captivating world of The Language of Glass. This exhibition encourages artists to explore the dynamic qualities of glass through movement, flow, form, surface, color, and lines. We are seeking pieces that showcase the various methods of expression in blown, mosaic, fused, stained, or lamp-worked glass.

The show will run from May 1, 2026 - May 24, 2026. The artist's reception will be May 2, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 

The entry fee for this show is $40 for 1-4 pieces. 

NCAGG will present three awards for work in this show: (1) Best in Show Award with a prize of $150 plus a one-year NCAGG membership;  (2) Honorable Mention Awards, each with a prize of a one-year NCAGG membership.

Artwork can be wall-hung, window-hung, pedestal or free-standing. Jewelry must be hung in a frame or be accompanied by a stand and a clear plexiglass cube to protect it. 

Artwork must have been created in the last three years, must be original in design, display excellence in quality and technique, and may not have been in a previous NCAGG show.

This show will be juried by Jennifer Scanlan, Executive Director for the James Renwick Alliance for Craft. jra.org

Jury selection results will be announced on or before March 29, 2026.

Accepted artwork should be delivered Tuesday, April 28, 2026 between 11:00am and 4:00pm.

Unsold art must be picked up Sunday, May 24, 4:00 - 6:00pm or Monday May 25, 10am - 2:00pm

This show is only open to NCAGG members. Non-members may join NCAGG at https://www.ncagg.org/join-us and then submit their work. The closing date for entries is March 14, 2026. 

Work must be at least 60% glass, and glass must be the focal point of the piece. Entries may be in any glass technique or style, such as kiln-formed, stained glass, flame-worked, blown, mosaic, etc.

All work must be original in design and of high quality.

All entries must be for sale. The artist will receive 70% of the sale price. NCAGG will retain 30% from each sale.

Display requirements: All entries must be structurally sound and completely ready for display, including any hanging hardware or stands.

Wall Hung: Wall pieces should be equipped with a wire, D-ring, or French cleat on the back. Wall pieces must not weigh more than 30 lbs.

Window Hung: All window hung pieces must have suitable hardware, such as D-rings or eyebolts, already attached. No hanging wire or chain should be attached. Pieces will be hung with 1/8” wire rope. Window pieces must not weigh more than 30 lbs.

Pedestal pieces must not exceed 18 inches in length or width.  NCAGG will provide pedestals.

Jewelry: Jewelry must include an appropriate display, which should be shown in the submitted photos. Jewelry can be displayed on a pedestal if an appropriate stand and plexiglass cube to cover the piece is provided by the artist. Jewelry pieces can also be framed and hung on the wall. Please contact the co-chairs to discuss appropriate display features.

Freestanding: Freestanding pieces must fit through a 60" wide x 80" tall doorway and weigh no more than 100 pounds. Pieces must stand on their own and require no attachment to floor, wall, or ceiling. 

You may submit 1 main photo and 1 detail photo per piece.  Digital photos of your work should be JPEG format and between 1800 and 2500 pixels on the longest side, and 1:1 aspect ratio.  Images submitted as entries must correspond to the actual work. Maximum file size for each photo: 5 MB. 

NCAGG does not insure artwork in the exhibit. We strongly recommend that you carry your own insurance to cover the artwork during transit to and from Gallery B and while it is on display in the show.

As with all Guild shows, volunteers are needed for artwork drop-off and pickup. volunteersignup.org/JJJ8M

Each piece equals one entry. Four pieces (entries) are allowed per person; four entries equals four pieces. The cost to enter is $40. Each entry can have two photos: one main and one detail.