Executive Director’s Message

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, I offer my deepest appreciation for your past support. YOUR museum is providing extraordinary glass experiences due in great part to your thoughtful investment in and advocacy for the arts.

We invite you to please consider Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in your year-end giving plans.

This year, generous museum supporters Roger and Lynn Van Vreede, Jock and Maria Stafford, Sandra and John Valentine, and Christine Waterhouse have graciously agreed to a combined $40,000 matching gift during our year-end appeal. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, amplifying your investment — and your impact!

Highlights of your impact in 2024 include:
• Providing free admission to nearly double the visitors: 31,000 guests up from 17,500 the year prior!
• Originating thought-provoking exhibitions, featuring globally known glass artists.
• Serving 6,500 kids, teens and families through specialty programs, classes and camps.
• Retiring two well-loved kilns and celebrating the installation of two brand new custom kilns, thanks to the support of our donors and glass artists and kiln-builders Wes and Wesley Hunting.
• Presenting the 3rd annual GLASS Arts Festival, featuring nationally-renowned artists, with a record 5,300 visitors.

We ask for your continued partnership in offering extraordinary experiences in glass by making a 100% tax-deductible gift. Please support this matching gift challenge by donating today online at bmmglass.com/donate.

My heartfelt gratitude to you.