American Craft Council
(http://www.craftcouncil.org)

The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which craft is understood and valued. Founded by Aileen Osborn Webb in 1943, the Council has a distinguished history of innovative programming that has provided a vital base for the emergence of the contemporary craft movement in the United States in the decades since the Second World War.

Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
(http://www.contempglass.org)

The Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass. The Alliance informs collectors, critics and curators by encouraging and supporting museum exhibitions, university glass departments and specialized teaching programs, regional collector groups, visits to private collections, and public seminars.

Art Glass World
(http://www.artglassworld.com)

Associació americana dedicada al vidre artístic. La seva pàgina web ens ofereix la possibilitat d'enllaçar amb altres interessants pàgines, totes elles vinculades al món del vidre artístic.

Asociación americana dedicada al vidrio artístico. Su página web nos ofrece la posibilidad de visitar otras páginas web vinculadas al mundo del vidrio artístico.

Art Glass World adds over one hundred new studios to its on-line listings every 3 months! Giving their the largest stained glass studio listing on-line!

Associaçao Portuguesa do Vidro
(http://www.apvidro.org)

Associació fundada l'any 1995, sense ànim de lucre, que té com a objectius la promoció, el desenvolupament i la realització d'activitats relacionades amb l'art, la ciència i la tecnologia del vidre i les seves aplicacions. Compta amb el recolçament de la Câmara Municipal de Marinha Grande i del Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear.

Asociación fundada en 1995, sin fines lucrativos, teniendo como objetivos la promoción, el desarrollo y la ejecución de actividades relacionadas con el arte, ciencia y tecnología del vidrio y sus aplicaciones. Cuenta con el apoyo de la Câmara Municipal de Marinha Grande y del Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear.

L'Association Connaissance du Vitrail
(http://www.vitrail.free.fr)

l'association qui réunit les amis du vitrail du Monde entier (e-mail: connaissance.vitrail@free.fr)

The Association of Clay and Glass Artist of California
(http://www.acga.net)

The ACGA is a non-profit group of over 300 artists and supporters centered in the San Francisco Bay area. They support education and excellence in the clay and glass arts through their exhibitions, festivals, and workshops.

The Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists
(http://www.asgla.com)

The ASGLA is a non-profit organization registered in the state of Washington, whose purposes are to perpetuate, improve, and promote the art and craft of stained glass lamp construction.

The Association of the Symposium of Engraved Glass Kamenicky Senov
(http://www.engravedglass.cz)

The Symposium is organized by the Association of the Engraved Glass Symposia, in collaboration with the Glass School of Appliad Arts, the town, the Glass Museum and the Atelier of Peter Rath, all from Kamenicky Senov, and with members of the Czech Glass Association.

Association professionelle suisse du vitrail
(http://www.vitrail-suisse.ch)

L'Association professionnelle surveille la formation des apprentis et apprenties. Elle assure et encourage les connaissances professionnelles. Les diplômés de fin d'apprentissage disposent de solides connaissances de base, tant professionnelles que techniques, de la réalisation et de l'entretien des vitraux.

L'Association professionnelle se distingue des activités de loisirs par son expérience et sa compétence, par un travail de qualité professionnelle. Ses membres assurent une exécution de toute première qualité des vitraux et des verrières au plomb.

Ateliers d'Art de France
(http://www.ateliersdart.com)

Fou creat l'any 1886 pels professionals de la ceràmica i dels oficis d'art per a defensar els seus interessos. Ateliers d'Art de France entra activament en el 3r mil.leni multiplicant els intercanvis internacionals en els camps econòmics i culturals.

Creado en 1886 por los profesionales de la cerámica y de los oficios de arte para defender sus intereses. Ateliers d'Art de France entra activamente en el 3er milenio multiplicando los intercambios internacionales en los campos económicos y culturales.

British Society of Master Glass Painters
(http://www.bsmgp.org.uk)

The British Society of Master Glass Painters, founded in 1921, is Britain's only organisation devoted exclusively to the art and craft of stained glass.

Bundesinnungsverband des Glaserhandwerks
(http://www.glaserhandwerk.de)

Pàgina web d'una de les més importants associacions alemanyes per l'estudi i la difusió del vidre artístic.

Página web de una de las más importantes asociaciones alemanas para el estudio y difusión del vidrio artístico.

Centre International du Vitrail
(http://www.centre-vitrail.org/fr/vitrail-chartres.php)

The International Stained-Glass Centre, established in 1980, collaborates with the relevant scientific, cultural and professional organizations in order to promote the study and conservation of stained glass and the knowledge about, and contributes to encourage its contemporary forms of expression.

Fondé en 1980, le Centre présente chaque année plusieurs expositions sur l'art du vitrail et l'art contemporain de la lumière. Il est devenu aujourd'hui la référence mondiale pour la rencontre et l'expression des artistes contemporains du verre et de la lumière.

Centre des Métiers du Verre du Quebec
(http://www.espaceverre.qc.ca)

Le Centre des Métiers du Verre du Québec / Espace Verre (CMVQ) est un lieu dynamique de création et de formation où amateurs et professionnels peuvent découvrir et explorer les nombreuses possibilités du verre. Le CMVQ est la seule école-atelier au Québec vouée exclusivement au verre. Des expositions et des conférences sont aussi organisées tout au long de l'année à la galerie du CMVQ, ESPACE VERRE.

Centro Nacional del Vidrio de Argentina
(http://www.vidriomundo.com.ar/berazategui.htm)

Sus objetivos principales son: Dotar a Berazategui de una institución cultural-educativa que promueva, difunda y consolide su condición de ciudad pionera del vidrio en el país. Reafirmar la condición de Berazategui "Capital Nacional del Vidrio" convirtiéndola en referente regional, nacional e internacional. Promover el vidrio como material de trabajo de artistas, artesanos, diseñadores y productores en general.

Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro
(http://www.ctcv.pt)

El Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro és una institució pública, sense ànim de lucre, creada l'any 1987 per donar recolzar i promocionar la tecnologia de les industries nacionals de ceràmica, vidre i altres empreses complementàries del sector.

O CTCV - Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro é uma instituição de utilidade pública, sem fins lucrativos, criada em 1987 para apoio técnico e a promoção tecnológica das industrias nacionais da cerâmica, vidro e sectores afins e complementares.

CERFAV, Plate-Forme Verrière
(http://www.idverre.net)

European Research and Training Glass Arts Center. The CERFAV's premises are highty functional and its work place are equiped with the lastest technology. Glass engineers well informed in new technologies'counsel and assist on the site.

Contemporary Glass Society
(http://www.cgs.org.uk)

The Contemporary Glass Society represents the interests of Glass makers, designers, collectors and exhibition organisers throughout the UK. The CGS organises events, conferences and workshops, and publishes a newsletter 4 times a year.

Creative Glass
(http://www.creative-glass.com)

Cooperation with accomplished glass artists worldwide allows us an insight into professionally tried and tested products and techniques. The same products constitute the basis for the line of tools and materials which we offer. An excellent feedback between the Creative Glass Team and the manufacturers ensures a direct flow of information and experience all the way down the line to you, our customer.

Creative Glass Center of America
(http://www.creativeglasscenter.com)

Located at Wheaton Village, CGCA awards 12 fellowships per year to gifted artists working in hot glass. CGCA provides glass artists with time and resources necessary to work without the restrictions imposed by the high cost of glass production.

Deutsche Glastechnische Gesellschaft
(http://www.hvg-dgg.de)

La Sociedad Alemana de Vidrio Tecnológico, fundada en 1922, promueve la investigación técnica y científica en diferentes campos: producción, procesamiento, acabados y aplicaciones del vidrio.

The German Society of Glass Technology (DGG) which was founded in 1922 conducts and promotes the technical and scientific research in the field of production, processing, finishing and application of glass.

Espaço Zero
(http://www.espacozero.com.br)

Pàgina web on podem trobar informació d'aquesta institució, història del vidre, els seus productes, col.leccions, la seva escola i els cursos que ofereix. Página web en la que podemos encontrar información sobre esta institución, historia del vidrio, sus productos, colecciones, su escuela y los cursos que imparten.

FCNV, Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio
(http://www.fcnv.es)

La Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio tiene por objeto la promoción, desarrollo, enseñanza y difusión de la artesanía e historia del vidrio, su fabricación artística y demás actividades culturales relacionadas con la técnica y el arte del vidrio, además de la recuperación de su sede, la Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, uno de los mejores edificios de la arquitectura industrial europea.

Fusion. The Ontario Clay and Glass Association
(http://www.clayandglass.on.ca)

The only Ontario arts organization dedicated solely to makers and collectors of handmade clay and glass. A not-for-profit organization led by a volunteer board of directors. A diverse membership of artists, students, teachers, guilds, collectors, libraries, hobbyists, businesses...from not only Ontario but around the world! The 'voice' of the clay and glass community to both government and business.

GAS, Glass Art Society
(http://www.glassart.org)

The Glass Art Society is an international non-profit organization founded in 1971 to encourage excellence and to advance the appreciation, understanding and development of the glass arts worldwide. The Society strives to stimulate communication among artists, educators, students, collectors, gallery and museum personnel, art critics, manufacturers, and all others interested in and involved with the production, technology and aesthetics of glass.

Glafo
(http://www.glafo.se)

The Glass Research Institute, Glafo, is situated in Växjö in the southern part of Sweden close to the Kingdom of Crystal. They are working internationally in research, development, education and technical support for glass manufacturers.

Glaserhandwerk
(http://www.glaserhandwerk.de)

Pàgina web, només en alemany, on podem trobar força informació sobre escoles, empreses, etc, vinculades al món del vidre d'Alemanya.

Página web, íntegramente en alemán, donde podemos encontrar direcciones de empresas, escuelas, etc vinculadas al mundo del vidrio en este país.

Glass Art Association of Canada
(http://www.glassartcanada.ca)

The Glass Art Association of Canada is a non-profit organization founded in 1983. GAAC is a volunteer, member-run organization uniting a glass community spread over a huge and diverse geographical area. They offer Canadian glass makers, students, collectors and interested individuals a communication network through the publication of the Gazette, their quarterly journal.

Glass Australia
(http://www.glassaustralia.anu.edu.au)

Excelente página web australiana, en la que aparecen enlaces muy bien estructurados con galerías, museos, artistas, estudios, revistas, publicaciones y proveedores relacionados con el mundo del vidrio artístico. También enlazan directamente con Camberra School of Art, The Tomas Foundation y Australia Council for the Arts. Resumen biográfico del artista y profesor Stephen Procter.

Glass Furnace
(http://www.glassfurnace.org)

Istanbul's Glass Furnace is a new center for artistic creativity in glass and an experimental production facility offering a series of educational programs year-round.

Glasslinks
(http://www.glasslinks.com)

Starting primarily as THE comprehensive list of Web Sites and Information found on the Internet relative to the Glass Industry, Glasslinks also tries to include interesting news, information, and a little bit of fun. It seems there is a lot "out there". So enjoy using Glasslinks as a guide to see what your suppliers, customers, competitors, and the entire industry has to offer (e-mail: info@glasslinks.com).

ICOM-Glass
(http://www.icom.org/internationals.html#glass)

The International Committee for Museums and Collections of Glass is dedicated to the study of hollow glass from all countries and periods. Its members are curators and restorers whose primary field of study is glass. Members receive a newsletter and participate in annual meetings.

The International Guild of Glass Artists
(http://www.igga.org)

The International Guild of Glass Artists, Inc. is an international IRS-approved 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization association of artists, artisans and craftspeople who work with glass as a crafts and art medium. The International Guild of Glass Artists was formed by a group of stained glass people from Massachusetts, California, Oregon, British Columbia, New York, Florida, Montana, etc. in mid-1993. They formed the non-profit corporation, elected a Board of Directors that meets online on a continuous basis and threw the doors open to everyone working with glass in any way, shape or form.

La Verrerie de Biot
(http://www.verreriebiot.com)

Serge Lechaczynski (La Galerie Internationale du Verre), Glass Workshop, Showroom, Ecomuseum, Villa Biot Déco, Information and news about La Verrerie de Biot.

Lightwriters Neon
(http://www.lightwriters.com/nw/rf.htm)

In 1977 Lightwriters Neon, a studio for creating luminescent glass sculpture was created. The studio also fabricated neon for film and theater, technical applications, and of course traditional neon signs. Soon a workshop was started to teach the art and science of neon construction. The addition of the book store made the experience complete. Currently Lightwriters also provides "Kinetic Conservation". A service to museums and private collectors for the conservation of electromechanical works of art.

The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
(http://www.tiffanyfoundation.org)

It is my dearest wish to help young artists of our country to appreciate more the study of nature, and to assist them in establishing themselves in the art world. ­Louis Comfort Tiffany. Today, the Tiffany Foundation makes biennial monetary awards in painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, and craft media-thus continuing the approach of direct grants to artists originally adopted by the trustees in 1946.

Mundo Vidriero
(http://www.mundovidriero.com)

MUNDO VIDRIERO es el portal de enlaces (links) de vidrio y vidrieras más grande que existe en la red. También tu podras alojar tu web de vidrio o vidrieras en nuestra base de datos para que pueda ser consultada y conocida en todo el mundo.

National American Glass Club
(http://www.glassclub.org)

The National American Glass Club, Ltd., is an international organization for those interested in the study and appreciation of glass, regardless of type, period or origin.

National Glass Centre
(http://www.nationalglasscentre.com)

The National Glass Centre is a focal point for glass and glassmaking in Britain, and this is set within a spectacular award-winning building with a sweeping glass roof-which you can even walk on!

National Glass Institute
(http://www.ins.ro)

The only Institute of research in the field of glass from Romania having more than 25 years of research and development activities. The only producer of special glasses such as: optical glasses, laser glasses, glasses for electronic industry, glass microfibres and filtering paper, a.s.o. The Institute is the Romanian representant in the International Commission on Glass and the European Society of Glass. The Institute elaborates standards of quality for glass and glass products. The Institute has accredited laboratories to certify the quality of glass products.

Niijima Glass Art Center
(http://www.niijimaglass.com)

Founded in 1987, the Niijima Glass Art Center is located on the beautiful island of Niijima. Since it opened, the center has been researching into possibilities for using this stone as a new medium for glass-for artistic as well as industrial uses. It has sponsored annual glass workshops named the Niijima International Glass Art Festival, and the festival has become one of the most exciting seasonal events in the Japanese glass scene.

Object - Australian Centre for Craft and Design
(http://www.object.com.au)

Located in Customs House at Circular Quay, Object is ideally situated within the city’s cultural hub, which embraces the Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Object’s various programs include: Object galleries - Australia's pre-eminent venue for exhibitions of craft and design. Object magazine - one of Australia’s most highly regarded design publications. Object stores - dynamic retail outlets for contemporary gifts and homewares (e-mail: object@object.com.au).

Oficio y arte, Organización de los Artesanos de España
(http://www.oficioyarte.org)

Oficio y arte, Organización de los Artesanos de España es una organización profesional que agrupa y representa a 40 asociaciones de artesanos de ámbito autonómico, provincial, local o sectorial de prácticamente todas las Comunidades Autónomas de España, así como a artesanos individuales, representando a alrededor de 2.000 talleres.

Pittsburgh Glass Center
(http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org)

The PGC, a non-profit organization, opened its doors to programming in December 2001 and inaugurates its first summer of one and two-week intensives in 2002. By targeting the regional communities of artists, students, the general public and under-served populations, the PGC seeks to: Provide an accessible and supportive studio environment for the creation of glass art. Serve as a national forum for the advancement of the medium. Raise awareness of appreciation of glass art. Encourage the development and growth of new and emerging glass artists. Be a partner in the region's cultural, educational and economic development.

Poble Espanyol
(http://www.poble-espanyol.com)

Forn de vidre ubicat al recinte del Poble Espanyol. El forn està construït i funciona seguint les mateixes tècniques que s'utilitzaven tradicionalment. S'hi elaboren peces de disseny tradicional i modern. També s'hi realitzen peces decoratives i d'ús diari, com ara vasos, copes, gerres...

Salón Nacional del Vidrio
(http://www.salondelvidrio.com)

El Salón Nacional del Vidrio es un  evento organizado por Vitrum Grupo de Investigación, ofrece, la oportunidad de confrontación que fomente y estimule la expresión plástica con el soporte vidrio en sus múltiples realizaciones contemporáneas.

Scottish Glass Society
(http://www.scottishglasssociety.com)

The Society, formed in 1979, was established to promote the development of art and craftsmanship of glass making in its many variations in Scotland. Their aim is to advance the public appreciation of glass making as an art form.

Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio
(http://www.secv.es)

Asociación no lucrativa, que tiene como objetivo la divulgación científica y técnica de la cerámica y del vidrio entre sus asociados que agrupa a Investigadores, Técnicos, Artesanos y Empresas del sector. La Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio edita el Boletín de la SECV, revista incluida en el Science Citation Index desde 1998.

SEMA, Société d'Encouragement aux Metiers d'Art
(http://www.metiersdart-artisanat.com)

Placée sous l'égide du Secrétariat d'Etat aux PME, au Commerce, à l'Artisanat et à la Consommation, la SEMA a pour but de dynamiser le secteur des métiers d'art en France et à l'international.

Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorators
(http://www.sgcd.org)

SGCD membership helps decorating professionals create new markets, improve quality, promote new technology and find solutions to industry wide problems. SGCD also helps members deal with environmental and legislative issues at the local, state and national levels and internationally.

Stained Glass Artists
(http://www.stainedglassartists.com)

They are a collective of professional glass artists located throughout North America who work with commission clients in their communities and also in the web community. Their members work in hot glass, leaded and stained glass panels, and gift items.

Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro
(http://www.spevetro.it)

La Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro è un ente pubblico economico di ricerca, creato dalla legge n. 1032 del 1954 con il compito di promuovere con indagini, studi, ricerche, analisi, il progresso tecnico dell'industria vetraria nazionale.

The Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro (SSV) is an economical glass research state body created in 1954 with the aim of promoting the technological progress of the Italian glass industry through research, investigations and analyses.

Swedish Glass Research Institute
(http://www.glafo.se)

Glafo, the Glass Research Institute provides glass research, development, education and technical support, mostly for art, container and fibre glass manufacturers.

't eksternest glasobjecten - objets de verre. Creatief Integratie Centrum vzw
(http://www.eksternest.be)

C.I.C. is an international non-profit association, which aim is to promote interaction between glassartists on an international level. It provides possibilities to show their work in good conditions on good places in Belgium. It made an exhibition programm for Bruges, cultural capital of Europe 2002 and choose an independant gallery in Bruges in the busiest tourist street: Art-0-NivO, Objects Of Art (http://www.o-nivo.be) . The programm includes an exhibition of the Fundació Centre del Vidre de Barcelona from 04.10 till 17.11..2002. Its activities include also an interdisciplinary art workshop held every year in crete or other places, where the artwork to be created is designed in the context of the natural surroundings and executed jointly by all the participants.

Urban Glass
(http://www.urbanglass.org)

UrbanGlass is a not-for-profit international center for the creation and appreciation of new art made from glass, including design, craft, and architecture. UrbanGlass is the first artist-access glass center in the world and is now the largest. Previously those interested in working in glass could only do so at art schools, in factories, or by building their own glass studios, but when UrbanGlass opened its doors, glass as an art medium became available for the first time to a wide range of artists at an affordable price.

Vetroricerca, Glas&Modern
(http://www.vetroricerca.com)

Si tratta di una iniziativa unica nel suo genere a livello nazionale, rivolta a 15 giovani di età compresa tra i 18 e 25 anni: le materie sono tutte mirate a far raggiungere agli allievi un elevato livello di professionalita per consentirne un immediato inserimento nel mondo del lavoro. I corsi prevedono una frequenza presso la sede la sede di Bolzano con docenti di livello internazionale e Stage sia in Italia che all'estero.

Warm Glass
(http://www.warmglass.com)

This web site is devoted to the sharing of information about warm glass activities. In addition to a complete tutorial for newcomers and a bulletin board for warm glass discussion, the site has extensive information about warm glass equipment, processes, techniques, and resources.

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