Carol Losos Joins GlassRoots as Executive Director
GlassRoots announces the appointment of Carol M. Losos as its next Executive Director beginning June 1, 2021. Losos is a career nonprofit partner and program director steeped in managing cultural organizations. She has spent her career developing programs that create access and opportunity. Most recently she has consulted with community arts and education nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning and outreach. Her prior positions include Director of Education for The English-Speaking Union in New York City where she oversaw national programs for students, educators and recent immigrants. She began her career as a Museum Educator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Losos succeeds Barbara Heisler, who left the organization in January of this year after eight years of service.
Losos’ appointment comes at a time when GlassRoots is poised for a major expansion of its physical plant and its mission, moving to the ground floor of the old St. Michael’s Hospital, one of Newark’s many historic buildings. Following renovation, GlassRoots will occupy over 23,000 square feet of the building as an anchor tenant and collaborate with other educational and arts groups to catalyze the development of the entire neighborhood.
Of Losos, GlassRoots Board President Roger C. Tucker III has said; “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Carol at a pivotal time in GlassRoots’ history. We know she will bring the vision and strong leadership required to make this leap into the organization’s future and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The planned move to a larger space will allow GlassRoots to welcome more people in our community, and help lead a resurgence of creativity and economic vibrancy in Newark.” Programs at the new facility will join art, entrepreneurship and STEM education in both practical and creative ways, helping local youth and adults explore art as a means to develop the knowledge and skills to create a successful, satisfying path forward.
You can reach Carol at 973-353-9555, or via email here.
GlassRoots announces the appointment of Carol M. Losos as its next Executive Director beginning June 1, 2021. Losos is a career nonprofit partner and program director steeped in managing cultural organizations. She has spent her career developing programs that create access and opportunity. Most recently she has consulted with community arts and education nonprofits, focusing on strategic planning and outreach. Her prior positions include Director of Education for The English-Speaking Union in New York City where she oversaw national programs for students, educators and recent immigrants. She began her career as a Museum Educator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Losos succeeds Barbara Heisler, who left the organization in January of this year after eight years of service.
Losos’ appointment comes at a time when GlassRoots is poised for a major expansion of its physical plant and its mission, moving to the ground floor of the old St. Michael’s Hospital, one of Newark’s many historic buildings. Following renovation, GlassRoots will occupy over 23,000 square feet of the building as an anchor tenant and collaborate with other educational and arts groups to catalyze the development of the entire neighborhood.
Of Losos, GlassRoots Board President Roger C. Tucker III has said; “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Carol at a pivotal time in GlassRoots’ history. We know she will bring the vision and strong leadership required to make this leap into the organization’s future and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The planned move to a larger space will allow GlassRoots to welcome more people in our community, and help lead a resurgence of creativity and economic vibrancy in Newark.” Programs at the new facility will join art, entrepreneurship and STEM education in both practical and creative ways, helping local youth and adults explore art as a means to develop the knowledge and skills to create a successful, satisfying path forward.
You can reach Carol at 973-353-9555, or via email here.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Are you ready for the summer!? Our immensely popular weekly sessions are back! Campers will create amazing projects in our flame, flat and hot shops. Head to glassroots/glass-art-summer-camp.org to register today!
**New this year**
The Glass Experience! Single day sessions for kids and grown-ups that allow you to try your hand in any -- or all! -- of our three studios.
20th Anniversary Monthly Celebration Events
Community Collective Mosaic Making Event!
June 21-22-23-24
We're celebrating 20 years of GlassRoots' service to the greater Newark area with an exciting event each month!
Our June event is presented by Prudential Financial. Please visit our website to sign up for a one-hour slot on June 21, 22, 23 or 24 to lend your hand to the design, and to learn how to cut and glue glass. Our large-scale mosaic was designed by teaching-artists Amira Rogers and Kate Dowd, and will be displayed in our new home!
Each participant will trace and mosaic their hands as a symbol of community to create a border around the words "ignite, create, transform" which are the key elements of the GlassRoots tagline. Prudential's support, along with M&T Bank and our other 20th Anniversary sponsors, enables us to bring GlassRoots’ mission to life each and every day.
Community Collective Mosaic Making Event!
June 21-22-23-24
We're celebrating 20 years of GlassRoots' service to the greater Newark area with an exciting event each month!
Our June event is presented by Prudential Financial. Please visit our website to sign up for a one-hour slot on June 21, 22, 23 or 24 to lend your hand to the design, and to learn how to cut and glue glass. Our large-scale mosaic was designed by teaching-artists Amira Rogers and Kate Dowd, and will be displayed in our new home!
Each participant will trace and mosaic their hands as a symbol of community to create a border around the words "ignite, create, transform" which are the key elements of the GlassRoots tagline. Prudential's support, along with M&T Bank and our other 20th Anniversary sponsors, enables us to bring GlassRoots’ mission to life each and every day.
Click here for complete details and to register for a spot on June 21, 22, 23 or 24th!
FORGING THE FUTURE Click here to read about future 20th Anniversary Celebration events, and to learn how you can become involved!
FORGING THE FUTURE Click here to read about future 20th Anniversary Celebration events, and to learn how you can become involved!
Give Some Care! Art with HeartCreated during the COVID19 health crisis, these handmade glass hearts are a wonderful way to send someone your love or appreciation with a personalized message.
Give art with heart, and support GlassRoots! 
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Dean Allison is a studio artist working with portrait sculpture and the figure with glass at his studio in Pittsburgh PA. Through the generosity of a special donor, Dean is working on a commissioned sculpture for our new space in the Newark Arts Common. Follow along with Dean as he works to create this new significant work of art. glassroots.org/deans-blog
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