The 2026 North Star Glass Exhibition: Glass Painting is a juried regional exhibition celebrating excellence in traditional and contemporary painting on glass. Presented by Potekglass, the exhibition will showcase outstanding work by artists from across the Upper Midwest while highlighting the rich traditions and evolving possibilities of painted glass as an artistic medium. Selected works will be exhibited at the Flux Arts Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from September 4 – 20, 2026, in conjunction with the Stained Glass Association of America’s On The Road program featuring renowned glass painter Indre McCraw of Judson Studios. $1,000 in awards will recognize a Best in Show, 2 Merit Awards, and a People’s Choice Award.
Opening Reception: September 4, 2026: 6-8 PM at Potekglass
Best in Show – $500 ($300 Cash and $200 Potekglass Gift Certificates)
Merit Award – $150 ($75 Cash and $75 Potekglass Gift Certificates)
Merit Award – $150 (75 Cash and $75 Potekglass Gift Certificates)
Closing Reception: September 20, 2026: 6-8 PM at Potekglass
People’s Choice Award – $200 ($100 Cash and $100 Potekglass Gift Certificates)
Upper Midwest Regional Area for this competition includes: MN, WI, MI, ND, SD, NE, IA, & IL
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