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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Art & creative community6 open opportunities listedWorldwide

About the organization

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit arts center housed in a former goggle factory. Since its founding in 2005, it has transformed a derelict industrial site into a vibrant hub for artistic production, exhibition, and education. Its mission is to nurture the arts, foster creativity, and build community through accessible programming that includes studio spaces, galleries, workshops, and artist residencies. The center emphasizes hands-on making and public engagement, offering a range of facilities for ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, and more.

Programs & opportunities

10 listed
ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-08

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — 2026 Handcrafted Holiday Market Artist Application

ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-08

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — 2026 Handcrafted Holiday Market Artist Application

ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-28

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Art of the Cup, 2026

ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-28

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Art of the Cup, 2026

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Major Exhibitions — Proposal Form

OpenDeadline · 2028-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Major Exhibitions — Proposal Form

OpenDeadline · 2029-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Community Galleries / Hallway Exhibitions

OpenDeadline · 2029-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — Community Galleries / Hallway Exhibitions

OpenDeadline · 2029-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — GoggleWorks Studio Artist Application

OpenDeadline · 2029-01-01

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts — GoggleWorks Studio Artist Application

Taking part

Artists interested in studio spaces or residencies should review the specific application requirements on the GoggleWorks website. Proposals that demonstrate a clear connection to community engagement and a commitment to working within a shared, public-facing studio environment are favored. Prepare a concise artist statement, current CV, and digital portfolio that highlights your technical skills and how your practice would benefit from and contribute to the center's collaborative atmosphere. Deadlines and fees vary by program, so check regularly for open calls.