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Become a Member

Join the Retailers of Art Glass & Supplies today and connect with industry leaders, access exclusive resources, and grow your business.

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Who Can Join?

If you own a brick & mortar art glass store that provides classes to the public, and you sell retail products, then you qualify for membership! It doesn't matter if you've been in business for 20 years or 2 years; there are things you can learn to help your business grow. Our members range from “just opened” to over 30 years in business.

Membership Benefits

Practical value you can use in your shop, in your classes, and in your community.

Networking & Collaboration

Creative collaboration on project ideas and new techniques.

Industry Knowledge

Knowledge on all phases of operation including marketing, new products, safety, class structure, syllabus design and more!

Private Facebook Group

Access to our private Facebook group where we share issues, solutions & successes.

Glass Fest Conference

An invitation to our annual *Members Only* Glass Fest Conference where we come together in person to learn new techniques and classes, learn from speakers, meet vendors, exchange ideas & have fun!

Webinar Discounts

A discount on all marketing webinars (designed specifically for stained glass retailers).

Online Store Promotion

Online promotions of your store, with links to your website.

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Membership Cost

Our annual membership fee is $149. Not only does this include all of the benefits listed above, but your membership also supports the stained glass art industry as we educate the public about our craft and promote it to new generations!

What Our Members Say

Margie Bolton
When I opened my shop in Minot, ND back in 2004, I was completely new to retail and the glass industry. I’ll admit—I was so inexperienced that even my peers joked about it! Attending my first Glassfest event in Denver changed everything. It wasn’t ju...

Margie Bolton

Margie's Art Glass Studio
Jackie Marr
I've been a member of this group since it’s very first year and my store is over 40 years old, so I can offer a lot of insight to newer stores. In turn, the support & resources I receive from my fellow members is very valuable to me. Each year at our...

Jackie Marr

Kiss My Glass
Kristin Karlin
RAGS has really helped me over the years. When I took over running the shop I had so many questions. The members were always right there lending an encouraging hand and providing a wealth of information. Best investment ever!!!

Kristin Karlin

Allen Kenoyer Stained Glass
Diann Reina
I have the wealth of over 100 years of experience & knowledge to draw on from the members. We collaborate on identifying and/or finding a piece of glass, question on merchant accounts, insurance, best programs to use for the business, dealing with v...

Diann Reina

Stained Glass Crafters Workbench
Sabine Maiberger
This was my first Glass Fest in Arizona this year and it was an absolute masterclass in everything glass art has to offer! I attended specifically for the vitrigraph classes, and Rob completely exceeded my expectations. Being able to learn new tips a...

Sabine Maiberger

PeaceLuvGlass

How to Join

A simple process designed to get you connected quickly.

1

Review eligibility

Do you sell retail products and own a brick & mortar art glass store that provides classes to the public?

2

Complete the application

Fill out the membership application with information about your shop and contact details.

3

Submit payment

After your application is reviewed and approved, submit the annual membership fee of $149.