Events and Activities

The GoggleWorks offers a number of events and activities that are open to the community at large, that provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with the GoggleWorks facilities. Check out our events below:

Save the Dates: 2013

GoggleWorks Annual Gala – Saturday, September 21, 2013

arts festival READING | October 5-6, 2013

Now Accepting Artist Applications

Now Accepting Artist Applications

Get It While It´s HOT! – Saturday, November 23, 2013

Thrilling LIVE Glass Blowing & Auction – Museum Quality Glass
Renowned Glass Artists – Wine Bar & Hors d´Oeuvers

View LIVE glass blowing by renowned glass artists from Berks & beyond. Experience this unique opportunity to bid on HOT glass pieces as they are being created.

Seating is limited!

Call for more details.

Second Sundays | 11am – 4pm

ceramics-workshop

Visit GoggleWorks’ open house event on the Second Sunday of every month from 11AM-4PM. Join community members and visitors from near and far to check out the creative and dynamic atmosphere of GoggleWorks. Second Sundays activities include:

Enjoy the spontaneity of a walk-in workshop in fused glass, ceramics, or jewelry.
Fascinate the child in your life with a FREE make-and-take project.
Explore all the buildings on the campus, and all five floors of the main building which contain 34 artist studios, galleries, and cultural organizations.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR JULY AND AUGUST, 2013- GOGGLEWORKS WILL NOT BE HOSTING SECOND SUNDAYS

Opening Receptions at GoggleWorks – Opening Receptions | 5:30-7:30pm

first-thursday

GoggleWorks hosts a special night for the community for our exhibition openings. With opening receptions for the new exhibitions in the galleries paired with light refreshments and artists in the 2nd and 3rd floors, why not come out for a cultural & fun evening?

2013 Opening Reception Dates

  • HOME: Interpreting the Familiar | Opening Reception: Friday, May 10 | 5:30-7:30pm
  • Art on the Edge: Chester County Curated Show | Opening Reception: Friday, May 10 | 5:30-7:30pm
  • Aerial Tapestry: PA´sFarmland and Natural Beauty, Blair Seitz | Opening Reception: First Friday, October 4 | 5:30-7:30pm
  • Social Studies: William Coupon | First Friday, October 4 | 5:30-7:30pm
  • Centered: GoggleWorks Artists 9th Annual Exhibition | Opening Reception: First Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7:30PM