2026 PCA Convention
May 13 - 16, Corning, NY
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The weight is over — it’s finally time to register for the 2026 PCA Convention, to be held in Corning, New York, from May 13–16. In addition to gathering once again with this wonderful community, we are delighted to return to Corning and are excited to share the exceptional lineup of speakers and artists we have assembled for this special event.
The Convention will kick off on Wednesday evening with a reception featuring light complimentary refreshments, followed by the opening of the Paperweight Fair. At the Fair, attendees will have the opportunity to view and, if they wish, purchase the paperweight of their dreams. We are pleased to welcome artists and dealers from around the world who will be exhibiting at this year’s Convention. The Paperweight Fair will remain open each evening throughout the Convention, as well as Saturday afternoon.
All day Thursday will be filled with back-to-back presentations, lunch-and-learn sessions, and panel discussions featuring world-renowned glass artists, paperweight historians, and leading experts in the field. Find more information in the Program link below.
On Friday, a shuttle will run throughout the day between the hotel and the museum, allowing you to tour at your leisure and attend the artists demonstrations taking place that afternoon in the Corning Museum of Glass Amphitheater Hot Shop. Convention registration includes unlimited admission to the Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG) for the entire week.
Saturday morning will include additional presentations and the ID Clinic. Attendees are encouraged to bring one or two paperweights for identification and perhaps even try to “stump” the experts. In addition to the ID Clinic paperweights, a curated selection of works from the collection of former PCA President Jim Lefever will be exhibited in the same space as the Paperweight Fair. We will then gather once again for a final opportunity to shop the Paperweight Fair, which will close that afternoon.
The Convention will conclude Saturday evening following the banquet.
Free public events include artists demonstrations at the CMOG on Friday afternoon, May 15, and complimentary public admission to the Paperweight Fair on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 5:00 pm.
Ever wonder what happens at a paperweight convention?
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2026 Annual Paperweight
For this year's annual paperweight, inspiration was taken from Corning, New York, the location of the much anticipated 2026 Biennial Convention. The artists who brought you these beautiful weights are American artist Stephen Boehme, French artists Richard Loesel & Renaud De Putter and American artist Clinton Smith. Click here to learn more.
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