Creative Glass Fellowship Applications
Glass Studio Summer Internship
WheatonArts is excited to announce a 6-week summer internship in our Glass Studio, designed for emerging artists pursuing or having recently completed an undergraduate degree in glass. This competitive internship provides professional experience in a museum setting.
- Assist with WheatonArts studio production, public classes, and studio technician classes
- Average 25-30 hours per week
Internship Session Dates: July 13 – August 24, 2026
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Creative Glass Fellowship
WheatonArts offers 6-week or 8-week long Creative Glass Fellowships, available June through December. This is an exceptional opportunity for artists to utilize one of the finest glass facilities internationally.
- Private studios and stipends
- Technical assistance and comfortable housing
- Institutional support on a 45-acre campus
Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 Midnight EST
Festival of Fine Craft
Held annually during the first full weekend of October, the Festival of Fine Craft is our premier event and one of the most highly-rated shows in the Mid-Atlantic region. Named one of Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best in 2018, 2019, 2022, & 2023, this campus-wide event attracts 10,000+ visitors annually.
- Approximately 150 exhibitors, ranging from new & emerging artists to masters in their mediums
- Juried selection by WheatonArts professionals and experienced staff artists
- Artist-friendly show with high standards of quality and balance of mediums, styles, and techniques
- Convenient day-before setup, overnight security, booth sitters, and unequaled hospitality
- Lodging at reduced rates offered to exhibitors at nearby hotels
- Open studios, craft demonstrations, live music, exceptional food, and interactive activities
- Extensive marketing plan including print, radio, and electronic media campaigns
Application Deadline: April 29, 2026 Midnight EST
Glass Studio Rentals
WheatonArts offers qualified glassblowers of intermediate ability or better the opportunity to rent space and equipment in the Glass Studio. All rentals must be booked in advance.
- First-time renters must provide a brief history of glassmaking experience
- Reheating chamber rental includes approximately 10 lbs of glass per hour; $8.00 charge for each additional pound per hour
- 3-hour minimum for reheating chamber rental; usage between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hot shop rentals include use of one reheating chamber, clear glass (up to 10 lbs), and pipewarmer
- Annealing cycles billed by day
- Pipes/punties, hand tools, gloves, and paddles not provided
- Special projects and high-volume rentals priced individually
- Rentals scheduled between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no half-hour portions
- Renters must clean their space; $40 cleaning fee for failure to clean
- All rental bills must be paid in full upon receipt of invoice
To book, contact the Glass Studio Coordinator at kmurphy@wheatonarts.org or 856.825.6800, ext. 135.
Opportunities for Teaching Artists
Collaborate with WheatonArts to enrich our educational programs by teaching classes, engaging with school groups, or leading intergenerational family workshops.
More Vendor Opportunities
ECO Fair
This free, outdoor Family Day event is inspired by natural and artful living. Booth spaces are available for:
- New Jersey artists and craftspeople selling handcrafted items
- Local nurseries, garden clubs, greenhouses, farm products, and produce merchants
- Environmental and non-profit organizations
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026 Midnight EST
Fantasy Faire
An annual outdoor event featuring performers bringing the “Kingdom of Wheaton” to life with historical and mythical characters. Merchants and vendors selling medieval, fantasy, and renaissance-related items are welcome.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 Midnight EST