Foci MCGA is the access point for anyone interested in glass arts education and experiences in Minnesota. With accessibility in mind, we offer programming to support interested youth in accessing glass art education. This can take the shape of camps, school field trips, and workshops for educators.

We also foster partnership relationships with area youth serving organizations, mainly Project for Pride in Living (PPL). With PPL’s LEAP (Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential) program, we provide exposure experiences, introductory to advanced level classes in glass art and production, and apprenticeship opportunities. For deeply invested youth, we offer pathway support, helping them develop their artistic voice and career preparedness at Foci MCGA and at other glass art education centers across the country.

If you’d like to learn more about our youth access programming please contact julie.strand@mnglassart.org.