Retail Glass Marketplace
The Foci MCGA Galleries support our mission of gathering people to explore the creative potential of glass. Divided into two models, the Marketplace Gallery and the Exhibition Gallery provide a venue for sales and exhibitions for established and emerging glass artists. Both galleries serve to raise awareness of the use of glass as an art medium by educating the membership, students, collectors, and the public as to the sculptural, design, and installation possibilities with glass. The Marketplace Gallery is intended for the sale of low to mid-priced glass items including housewares and gifts, functional items and sculptural objects, and jewelry.
Current artists email gallery@mnglassart.org to schedule an appointment for artwork review. Artwork dropped off without an appointment will not be accepted.
New artists interested in selling work through the Marketplace should email gallery@mnglassart.org to inquire. Include a brief artist bio and artwork description, 3-5 images of your work, and links to your website or social media handles.
MN State Fair Gallery Submissions
Every year Foci MCGA’s State Fair Gallery booth showcases glass art made from artists across the region during this 12 day event. It is great opportunity to share with and sell your work to the thousands of fair goers. Artwork submissions opens June 15th.
Interested in participating? Complete the gallery participation survey here to receive reminders and updates.
Review submission guidelines here. *New this year are specific guidelines for jewelry.
Important dates:
Artwork Inventory Submission & Appointment Scheduling: June 15 - August 4th
Final Date to submit or revise Artwork Inventory: August 4th
Final Date to submit request to remove artwork from studio gallery location: August 4th
Early Studio Artwork Drop Off Appointments: July 1- August 8th
State Fair Artwork Drop Off Appointments: August 16th-17th
MN State Fair: August 22th-September 2th
State Fair Artwork Pick Up: September 3rd
Studio Artwork Pick Up: September 14th - 28th (prior notice must be given by August 17th)