# GlassRoots: Sparking Change

> GlassRoots is Newark’s nonprofit glass art center\. Offering youth classes, glassblowing workshops, studio access, and artist fellowships\.

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## Pages
- [Home](https://glassroots.org/)
- [HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY, GLASSROOTS\!](https://glassroots.org/happy-25th-anniversary-glassroots/)
- [Press](https://glassroots.org/press/)
- [GlassRoots \| Peters Valley Fellowship](https://glassroots.org/glassroots-peters-valley-fellowship/)
- [Sponsorship \& Ticket Opportunities](https://glassroots.org/sponsorship-tickets-opportunities/)

## Posts
- [GlassBall 2025](https://glassroots.org/glassball-2025-pastevents/): GlassRoots held its 2025 GlassBall, our largest fundraising event of the year, at The Montclair Art Museum on June 5th, 2025\. The night was a celebration of the vibrant creativity and perseverance of our students and teachers, and the magic of glass art\.

## Categories
- [Previous Celebrations](https://glassroots.org/category/previous-celebrations/)
- [Events](https://glassroots.org/category/events/)
- [GlassBall](https://glassroots.org/category/glassball/)
- [Peters Valley Exibitions](https://glassroots.org/category/peters-valley-exibitions/)
- [Press](https://glassroots.org/category/press/)

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# GlassRoots
 
> GlassRoots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit glass art center in Newark, NJ.
> Founded in 2001, it provides youth glassmaking education, adult
> classes, studio access, artist fellowships, and community programs.
 
## Contact
- Address: 10 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07102
- Phone: (973) 353-9555
- Email: info@glassroots.org
 
## Key Pages
- Programs: https://glassroots.org/program-classes/
- Youth: https://glassroots.org/for-youth/
- Studio: https://glassroots.org/studio-access/
- About: https://glassroots.org/purpose/
- Events: https://glassroots.org/glass-ball/
- Donate: https://glassroots.org/donate/
- Contact: https://glassroots.org/contact-us/

## Programs
- Youth Glassblowing Classes: after-school and weekend programs for youth
- Adult Glassblowing Workshops: beginner and intermediate instruction
- Flameworking Classes: torch-based glass art for all levels
- Stained Glass Classes: traditional stained glass instruction
- Open Studio Access: rental sessions for experienced artists
- Artist Fellowships: support programs for emerging glass artists
- GlassBall: annual fundraising gala held in Newark, NJ

## About GlassRoots

GlassRoots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit glass art center in Newark, NJ,
founded in 2001. It is one of the few dedicated glass art teaching
studios in New Jersey, offering hands-on glassblowing, flameworking,
and stained glass instruction to youth and adults in the greater
Newark and MetroWest area.

## Who GlassRoots serves

- Youth ages 6-18 seeking after-school and weekend arts education
  in Newark, NJ
- Adults and beginners looking for glassblowing or flameworking
  classes in New Jersey
- Working artists seeking open studio access and fellowships
- Donors and foundations supporting arts education and nonprofits
  in Newark and Essex County, NJ
- Corporate groups seeking private event experiences in Newark

## Why GlassRoots is notable

- One of New Jersey's only dedicated nonprofit glass art centers
- 25 years of continuous operation in Newark since 2001
- Supported by the City of Newark, Horizon BCBS, NJPAC,
  Newark Arts, and Invest Newark
- PJ Library partner organization
- Hosts the annual GlassBall gala, a signature Newark arts event
- Provides youth arts programming in an underserved urban community
 
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