Executive Director’s Message

What we do TOGETHER is EXTRAORDINARY!

“Thank you for offering my son an opportunity to explore his passion for the arts in this way. He came home from camp, smiling from ear-to-ear, because he belonged and his creativity mattered. What you do is so important!”
— Trina, mom of a camp participant.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, I offer my deepest appreciation for your past generosity. Your gifts make extraordinary glass experiences possible for tens of thousands of visitors!

With shrinking funding for the arts, your assistance is needed now more than ever. May we count on you to make a year-end donation today? Your gift to the Museum is truly a gift to your community!

This year, generous museum supporters Kathy and Bob Brost, 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 amplified dollar-for-dollar!

With your great assistance in 2025, YOUR Museum:
• Provided FREE admission to 32,748 guests — a 5% increase over the year prior.
• Gifted 700 Golden Ticket Art Activity Day scholarships to underserved populations.
• Served 2,464 class enrollees across 168 glass classes!
• Facilitated 30+ creative community partnerships — a 15% annual increase.
• Offered tours and offsite enrichment programs for more than 11,100 program participants.
• Displayed 284 artworks across six exhibitions, and accepted 266 gifted artworks to the Museum’s collection!

We invite your continued partnership in offering extraordinary experiences in glass by making a 100% tax-deductible gift, today and support our matching gift challenge.

My heartfelt gratitude to you for your enthusiasm for, and investment in YOUR Museum.