GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601 610-374-4600, www.goggleworks.org

“GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, located in the former Willson Goggle Factory Building in downtown Reading, is an nonprofit interactive art center focused on transforming lives through unique interactions with art. The community centric organization features nine large teaching studios in ceramics, hot and warm glass, metalsmithing, photography, printmaking, woodworking, virtual reality, and garden; 35 juried artist studios; galleries; event rental spaces with seating for up to 215 people; and the Albert and Eunice Boscov Film Theatre. GoggleWorks supports aspiring, emerging and established artists through year-round arts education. GoggleWorks strives to become a beacon of creative culture in downtown Reading, Pa., which enriches the quality of life for both residents and visitors through diverse, inclusive and relevant artistic experiences. This is achieved through a number of community oriented programs, including the After School Arts Program (ASAP). For students throughout the county ages 7-17, ASAP offers the opportunity to explore, experiment and develop their creativity through hands-on, collaborative projects at no cost to their families. In addition, financial and need-based scholarships are available on a rolling basis for most classes.

GoggleWorks puts the community and people first as exhibited by their central core values of accessibility, artistic excellence, collaboration, operational excellence, and social equity and inclusion. These values help guide their efforts in programming, community events, and new initiatives to go beyond their bricks and bring creative experiences into the streets and neighborhoods of Reading. GoggleWorks appreciates generous support from a number of institutions and individuals, but they count on you to support much of the amazing work of the artists and educators in the community. Gifts are tax deductible and can be made via check or online at www.GoggleWorks.org.”