GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
GlassRoots - Newark Glass Arts Center
Ben Acocella

Ben Acocella

Ben Acocella was born in a small town in North Jersey and found glass in his early twenties. After pursuing a degree in scientific glass blowing, he decided art and education were more fulfilling pursuits which allowed him to fully develop his passion for glass as a material and a craft.

Atiya Ali
Development Associate

Trish Buggy
Teaching Artist

Shaun McRimmon
Program Coordinator

Jeremy Unterman
Studio Manager

Karen Gonon
Director of Development

Michelle Knox
Director of Programs

Carol Losos
Executive Director

Richard Paz
Teaching Artist

Danna Peña
Teaching Artist

Krista Scenna
Director of Marketing & Communications