GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a community arts and cultural resource center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. Having opened its doors to the public on September 18, 2005, the story of the GoggleWorks is just beginning to unfold. The history of its unique location, the creative drive behind the vision, and the bright future ahead are chapters intertwined to make the GoggleWorks' story one of engaging passion; for the arts and culture, for our richly diverse community, and for the revitalization of a city thirsting for the cultural and economic boon that has been proven to come of similar regional arts center projects.

One of the largest, most comprehensive interactive community arts centers in the country, the GoggleWorks offers an exceptional opportunity for members of the community near and far to come experience and learn about the arts in a working studio environment. The GoggleWorks is 130,000 square feet of dynamic space.

As a community resource for the arts the GoggleWorks is open daily to the public, and has welcomed thousands of local and out-of-town guests. We host a Second Sunday open house event each month as a way to offer a free public opening reception for the latest exhibits. Local musicians perform during Second Sundays, and most of the artists are at work in their studios during the day. The GoggleWorks artists look forward to Second Sundays as a way to meet and greet the community. Additionally, hot glass demonstrations take place during the afternoon on weekends, including Second Sundays.