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Get matched →GlassFest is a three-day outdoor festival celebrating glass, fine art, specialty craft, food, and music in Corning, New York—America's "Crystal City," home to world headquarters of Corning Inc. and the renowned Corning Museum of Glass.
Now in its 18th year, GlassFest will be held June 18–20, 2027. The festival is held along historic Market Street in Corning's Gaffer District, the city's primary commercial corridor, surrounded by galleries, shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions.
Event Dates : June 18–20, 2027
Friday, June 18, 11 AM-7 PM
Saturday, June 19, 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday, June 20, 11 AM-5 PM
Location : Market Street, Corning, NY
Application Deadline : April 30, 2027
Early Application Incentive : Applications submitted by December 16, 2026 will have the application fee waived.
Vendor Categories :
Fire Artists (Glass, Ceramics, Metals, and Jewelry)
Fine Artists
Craft/Gourmet Packaged Foods/General Merchandise Vendor
Onsite Preparation Food Vendor-Booth or Food Truck
Fire Arts Award Showcase :
Juried Fire Artists at GlassFest 2027 will be considered for recognition in the Fire Arts Award Showcase, honoring outstanding work in Glass, Ceramics, Metals, and Jewelry. Award recipients in each category will be granted a free booth at GlassFest 2028 and highlighted in GlassFest's promotional campaigns. The judging panel for the showcase includes local (non participating) artists, teaching artists, local business owners and Corning's Gaffer District staff.
Jury Process :
All vendor category applications are reviewed by the GlassFest selection committee based solely on submitted images. All vendors must submit images that accurately represent all work intended for exhibition. The jury will not review physical samples. Placement is determined by jury results and space availability.
Image Requirements For All Vendors :
4 high quality images of current work
1 image of booth/display setup
Images should be suitable for website and social media marketing
Images must show only the applicant's work. No logos, text overlays, or collaborative work unless clearly identified.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Work displayed at the festival must match submitted images.
Accepted Mediums for Artist Vendors :
Fire Arts :
Glass : functional or sculptured work in which the primary material is glass
Ceramics : functional or sculptured work in which the primary material is clay
Metal : functional or sculptured work in which the primary material is metal
Jewelry : work that is made from precious or non-precious metals, glass, or clay
Fine Arts :
Painting : two dimensional works created in Oils, Acrylics, and/or Watercolors
Pastels / Drawin g: original two dimensional works created using traditional pastels, pencils, and/or charcoal
Photography : photographic prints created from the artist's original photos that have been processed by the artist or under the supervision of the artist. Digital photography must be original photographs with minimal digital manipulation by the artist.
Sculptur e: original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved, or cast
Jewelry : handcrafted jewelry containing synthetic or mass produced components not made by the artist
Other / Mixed Media (wood, fiber, etc.)
Artist Eligibility Requirements :
All work must be original and created by the artist or under the artist's direct supervision.
Artists must have or obtain a valid NYS Tax ID number (must be displayed in their booth).
One-of-a-kind, limited edition, and high-quality production work is encouraged.
Application Fee: $25. Early Bird Application Fee: $0.
Artist notification date: 2027-05-14.
Event dates: June 18, 2027 to June 20, 2027.
Location: Corning's Gaffer District, Corning, New York.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.