Upcoming Events at Foci MCGA
Check this page for the most up-to-date information concerning Foci MCGA’s events! Upcoming parties, visiting artist talks, community meetups, exhibition receptions, and sales will all be featured and regularly updated.
Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts to learn about the field of stained glass conservation with local conservationist Ali Wysopal!
Glassblowing demonstrations and locally made glass for sale at Foci MCGA’s booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Find us in the West End Market of the fairgrounds August 21, 2025 - Labor Day September 1, 2025!
Explore a spectacular array of handcrafted glass pumpkins, design your own pumpkin, or view free glassblowing demonstrations! These glass handcrafted goods are perfect for early holiday shopping or treating yourself to something special.
Save the date - more information coming soon!
Join Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for an visiting artist lecture and glassblowing demonstration by Zachary Layhew!
Full 2025 Event Calendar for Foci MCGA:
1/25/25 The Grand Uffda: 2025 Annual Fundraiser
1/31/25 Visiting Artist Talk with Cedric Mitchell
3/15/25 Exhibition Reception & Walkthrough for Echoes: A Solo Exhibition by Lynn Bierbaum
3/22/25 Glass Community Potluck for Members, Students, and Artists
4/11/25 Exhibition Reception, Artist Talk, and Neon Demonstration for Embracing Fallibility: A Neon Exhibition by James Akers
5/11/25 Mother’s Day: Hands-on Glass Activities
5/15/25 Free Public Glassblowing Demonstration for the Seward Commons
5/31/25 Spring Open House
6/28-6/29/25 Offsite Stained Glass Activity at the American Craft Fest by ACC
7/25/25 Local Artist Talk with Stained Glass Conservationist Ali Wysopal
8/21-9/1/25 Demonstrations & Gallery at the Minnesota State Fair
10/11-10/12/25 Glass Pumpkin Patch
11/29/25 Glassblowing Demonstrations for Small Business Saturday
10/28/25 De La Torre Brothers Glassblowing Demonstration
11/15/25 Visiting Artist Talk and Glassblowing Demo with Zachary Layhew
12/20/25 Design & Dazzle: Holiday Gift Shopping & Hands-On Glass Activities
