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  • Home
  • About
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Maestro Series
    • Event Photo Gallery
    • Annual Glass Tour
  • Resources
  • Membership
  • Donations
    • Scholarships
  • CONTACT

About Us


The Glass Alliance of Northern California is a non-profit organization whose mission is to further the development and appreciation of art made from glass.
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GLANC Board of Directors: 
Demetra Theofanous - President
Nancy Ruskin - Treasurer
Pat Elam - Secretary
Sylvia Chesson - Membership Chair
Arlene Garfinkle - Day Tour Chair
Mike Kasperzak - Member at Large
Carol Mapes - Trip Chair
Cherie Sopkin - Scholarship Chair

What does GLANC do?
  • ​Produces a quarterly newsletter and maintains a website with a glass events calendar​
  • Provides programs including visits to artist studios, tours of galleries, viewing of private collections, and attending lectures and demonstrations by master artists​
  • Brings together artists, glass enthusiasts and collectors​ to network, socialize, and share their love of glass
  • Supports local museums, galleries, and glass schools​
  • Supports local artists ranging from well-known masters to emerging new talents
  • Sponsors artists from all over the world, to be a visiting artist and participate in our Maestro Program
  • Sponsors annual trips to exciting glass destinations
  • Sponsors and organizes local glass exhibitions
  • Provides scholarships for emerging Northern California artists  ​
How do you pronounce GLANC?
It is pronounced “glance”.
Who can join?
Everyone! There are NO requirements for joining GLANC.  Our goal is to educate and grow the community of people interested in glass art. Artists, collectors, galleries, museums, students and the community at large are welcome.​​
Does GLANC have regular meetings?
​While we do not have regular meetings, we have a number of talks and tours throughout the year. The majority of these events are FREE for GLANC members and participation is OPTIONAL.​ 
Does GLANC have an office?
​GLANC is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3)organization, so we do not have a physical office.
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How can I volunteer?
GLANC is interested in its membership becoming actively involved. Members are NOT required to volunteer, but we can always use some extra help. Please contact us for more information at glancinfo@comcast.net.
Contact Us
​Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions!
  • ​glancinfo@comcast.net
  • GLANC
    P.O. Box 3234
    ​Fremont, CA 94539
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