For 2025, the AGG will be in Mesa, Arizona, where "Some Like it Hot", especially those who are fired up by education, excellence, and community. We'll be at the beautiful Delta Hotels Marriot in Mesa, which features an on-site conference center, a bar, outdoor pool and fitness center, with several restaurants within walking distance. A short walk away is the Mesa Comtemporary Arts Museum (MCAM), which will be hosting the 2025 American Glass Now juried exhibition, featuring artwork by American Glass Guild members. Admission is free to MCAM, so make sure to visit to check out all the wonderful things they have available!​

 

Included in Registration is:

• Thursday afternoon event at MAC and evening reception at the hotel

• Friday and Saturday full day programing

• Friday and Saturday lunches

• Friday evening museum reception 

• Saturday night banquet and auction

 

Schedule at a Glance

 

Tuesday - Wednesday, May 20th - 21th: ​​

• Pre-conference workshops (see individual workshop listings for times and location)

• Welcome to Mesa Main Street Night

 

Thursday, May 22nd: 

• Optional morning bus tour 8:30am - 12:30pm

• Event at MAC

• Evening Reception

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Friday, May 23rd:

Presentations

• Rick Prigg

• Jim Cockerill

• Madeline Myhre

• Tony Serviente

• Mark Bleakley

• Kathy Barnard

• Scott Parsons

• Exhibition and Friday Reception

 

Saturday, May 24th:

Presentations

• Melissa Janda

• Korina Oswald

• PHX Public Art

• Margot Steurbaut

• Judith Schaechter

• AGG Business Meeting

• Silent Auction Ends

• Live Auction Banquet - 7:00pm

 

Add on to your registration and join us the morning of Thursday, May 22nd for an optional bus tour of both historic and contemporary stained glass in metro Mesa. We’ll see windows at the Kilgore Chapel, Our Lady of Angels, St. Mary's Basilica, Church of the Beatitudes, and more! Just add that ticket at checkout !

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If you're an AGG member and would like to ship or bring your piece for the Member's Exhibition, on display at the hotel during the conference, please check "yes" on the appropriate box on the registration form.

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Tuesday and Wednesday the AGG will offer preconference workshops, check out what will be offered and book a workshop on our Preconference Workshops page!​

 

On Wednesday evening, a welcome "Welcome to Mesa Main Street" night will include

• Level 1 Arcade - drink/game specials

• Area bars - drink specials 

• Downtown Mesa - DIY stroll to hotel

• MAC Studios - Hotshop Demos

 

Thursday will include

• Optional Bus Tour

• Event at MAC

• Evening Reception at Hotel

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Friday and Saturday, May 23rd and 24th, two full days of programming will feature live demonstrations, panel discussions, and an exciting lineup of presentations.

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Bidding on the silent auction will take place through the duration of the programming and conclude Saturday afternoon. There will be a wide variety of books, tools, and other glass-related items. AGG members will have the opportunity to vote for new and returning board members during the Saturday business lunch. On Saturday, evening the festivities will continue with a banquet dinner and a live auction featuring glass artwork and rare items.

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We encourage attendees to take the day on Sunday, if desired, to visit local sites in Mesa. 
 

To Register:

• Annual Dues must be current for the Member rate. 

• Renew or Register for AGG Membership!

• Select the ticket and apply any appropriate coupon codes

• To add additional meals for a +1 or spouse, please select the appropriate ticket before checkout.

• To purchase a bus tour ticket, please select that ticket as well before checkout. 

• If you are unable to complete payment online, please reach out to the Conference Chair Troy Moody for other accommodations. Email him at - conference@americanglassguild.org
   

Hotel Info:

Don't forget to reserve your room today at the Delta Hotels Marriot - Mesa to secure your exclusive discounted rate - Book your room here! If you would like to take advantage of our group rate ($124) 3 days before and 3 days after, you can only make your reservation by calling Jurny Summers at 480-475-5017 or email Jurny.summers@marriott.com

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Travel Info:

You'll find a variety of our favorite attractions, restaurants, bars, notable stained glass installations and more. You can also check out the Visit Mesa website to explore the other opportunities when visitng Mesa and Arizona!

 

Flying into Phoenix and driving to Mesa is usually quick and easy, book your flight into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and either take an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi to the hotel just over 15 minutes away.