The Museum of Fenton Art Glass

08/03/2026

Don't miss our Open House today, Monday August 3, from 1 to 4 PM. Exclusively for NFGS members.

08/01/2026

George and Nancy Fenton cutting the ribbon during our "unofficial" Grand Opening and Open House. We are not yet open to the general public, but plan to have our first official open season beginning April 1, 2027.

08/01/2026

07/24/2026

Time is running out for you to attend FAGCA's Annual Convention! Call today to get registered; 304-375-6196.

2026 Convention Theme
50 Years of Memories

Tuesday July 28 through Thursday July 30, 2026

This year's inclusive theme celebrates 50 years of Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America. The sky is the limit for those setting up a display table. This is all planned for you by convention co-chairs Ruth Ann Cox and CC Hardman. Festivities will take place at Marietta Shrine Club, a beautiful facility located at 249 Pennsylvania Avenue in Marietta (near the fairgrounds).

Marietta Shrine Club
249 Pennsylvania Avenue
Marietta, OH 45750

Convention Schedule
2026 Annual FAGCA Convention Schedule (subject to change)

Tuesday, July 28
❖ 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Late table display setup (for anyone not setting up Monday)
❖ 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Registration
❖ 8:15 a.m. – First Timer Meeting
❖ 8:20 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Glass Sales (immediately following first timer meeting)
❖ 10:00 a.m. – Display Table Review w/Anne & Max Blackmore, James Measell, Dave Fetty
❖ Glass ID – Immediately following display table review
❖ 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch (If you order: Ham & cheese sliders)
❖ 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – 50 Years of FAGCA Presented by Cheryl Robinson & Karen Easton
❖ Consignment auction setup
❖ 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Auction Preview – Food/concessions will be provided via Food Truck -
Aunt K’s Kitchen
❖ 6:00 p.m. – Consignment Auction – open to the public

Wednesday, July 29
❖ 8:00 a.m. Departure – Chartered bus trip to Mosser
❖ 12:30 p.m. – Lunch when we return from bus trip (If you order: Pasta)
❖ 1:00 p.m. to ?? – Workshop & Presentation: Glass Blowing with John & Ann Fenton, Dave Fetty
❖ 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Workshop: Painting with Glass Artists presented by CC Hardman
❖ 4:30 p.m. to ?? – Food/concessions will be provided via Food Truck - Aunt K’s Kitchen
❖ 5:00 p.m. – Delectable Desserts
❖ 6:00 p.m. – Bingo! (please bring along a gift-wrapped prize)

Thursday, July 30
❖ 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Take down display tables
❖ 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting
❖ 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Lunch (If you order: Picnic/Cookout style)
❖ 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Museum of Fenton Art Glass - unofficial Grand Opening/Open House & Ribbon Cutting
❖ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Banquet setup
❖ 4:30 p.m. – Banquet doors open
❖ 5:00 p.m. – Banquet served & Prizes awarded
❖ 6:00 p.m. – Special Guest Speaker
❖ 6:30 p.m. – Banquet Auction

06/18/2026

Good morning,

Mr Todd Comer has reached out to all of us about a Call for submissions for "Appalachian Glass: Furnace of Meaning and Memory, a proposed edited collection about Appalachian glass and the cultures that have gathered around it."

In his words: This project begins with a simple premise: glass is never only glass. It is labor, inheritance, display, class aspiration, family ritual, loss, beauty, regional memory, and sometimes obsession. It sits in cabinets, windows, kitchens, churches, museums, antique malls, flea markets, and family stories. It catches light. It carries feeling.

There is a rich history in glassmaking. There is also alot of family traditions as well, from the families that worked in the factories, to the families that collect these hand made, work of art pieces. If you wish to contribute stories or histories, please consider checking out the following:

For more information go to https://toddcomer.com/appalachian-glass/

For submission details and more information, visit:
https://toddcomer.com/appalachian-glass/

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