#glassrootsrevival
WE DID IT TOGETHER!
$150,000
GOAL
$163,806
TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED
346
TOTAL DONATIONS
$123,104
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
$20,000
PRIVATE FOUNDATION GIVING
$15,000
PUBLIC FOUNDATION GIVING
$5,702
CORPORATE SUPPORT (MATCH)
A success story in Reviving the glass arts
What was SiNaCa's Glassroots Revival?
Glassroots Revival was designed to kindle active participation in the medium, create fun and memorable experiences for local residents, and elevate recognition of glass-making as both a craft and fine art form.
AND IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Why We Matter
from our director
SiNaCa Studios celebrates triumphant success of Glassroots Revival campaign
SiNaCa Studios School of Glass and Gallery is overjoyed to announce the resounding success of our Glassroots Revival Campaign, which reaised an extraordinary $163,806, surpassing our goal of $150,000. Fueled by the passionate support of our community, this achievement marks a transformative moment for SiNaCa, sowing the seeds for a vibrant future as a cornerstone of North Texas’s creative landscape.
The Glassroots Revival Campaign was launched to address a critical budget shortfall caused by economic challenges, including the impacts of the global pandemic and inflation. These funds played a pivotal role in suppoorting the successful co-hosting of the 2025 Glass Art Society conference in Arlington and Fort Worth, an event that amplified SiNaCa’s presence and grew our audiences both locally and nationally. The campaign has also strengthened our public access studios, ensuring continued access to glass art education, and has laid the groundwork for future outreach programs. While we have not yet restored our sponsored community programming for groups such as veterans, children, and underserved youth with partnering organizations, the campaign’s success is cultivating the seeds for these initivatives to flourish in the years ahead.
The Glassroots Revival, powered by contributions ranging from $1 to substantial pledges, has solidified SiNaCa Studios as a culturally significant force in North Texas. The funds are nurturing a more sustainable business model, fostering growth in our educational offerings, and elevating awareness of our mission to inspire creativity through glass art. As we build on this momentum, SiNaCa is poised to continue blossoming as a hub for artistic innovation and community connection.
We invite our community to join us in celebrating this milestone by engaging with our ongoing events, workshops, and glass art experiences. We encourage you all to explore our programs, contribute to our mission, and get involved in shaping our future.
Thank you, North Texas, for joining us in this Glassroots Revival and for helping SiNaCa Studios grow as a beacon of creativity and cultural significance!
Sincerest Gratitude,
Clifton Crofford
Executive Director