About Us

Who We Are

The Glass Art Guild of Utah is a community of artists working cooperatively to support, promote and develop glass art forms by serving the education, networking and information needs of our members.

Our Mission

• We promote professional glass artists residing in the state of Utah.
• We encourage emerging resident glass artists to achieve their professional goals.
• We provide entry into local art festivals, events and shows.
• We provide educational opportunities for both glass artists and the public. Classes and workshops are taught by nationally acclaimed glass artists.
• We solicit and obtain grants and other funding to assist artists in the development of their art.

Non Profit Organization

The Glass Art Guild of Utah is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum to increase exposure and appreciation of art glass in our community, and a networking opportunity for artists and patrons of art glass.

Board of Directors

President – Takara Scheid

V.P. – Joe Peretto

Secretary – Mary Young

Treasurer – Lori Scharf

Committee Chairs:

Education: Kerry Collett

Public Outreach: Ann Lazerus

Red Butte Garden Education:  Kathy Watt

Shows: Diane Whittaker

PR: Sheena Wolfe

Website: Deborah Byrnes

Catering: Luci Transtrum