The schedule is similar to past Conventions. We'll have a general membership meeting. Seminars on various topics will be presented during the Convention hours, and you know there will be a fantastic array of displays from individual collections. We will post the latest information from the Convention Chairman as it comes in, so check back for updates periodically.
In case there is any confusion, ALL GLASS LOVERS ARE WELCOME. You do NOT have to be a member of the NDGA to attend this Convention. Come one and all, bring a friend, have some fun, buy some glass and learn a whole lot about American-made glassware. Although the organization name contains the words "Depression Glass", be assured that there will be all kinds of American glass represented.
Friday – July 12th |
5:30 pm Membership Meeting |
Saturday – July 13th | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Glass Show & Sale Seminar: 6 pm Banquet Dinner and Auction *** |
Sunday – July 14th | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Glass Show & Sale, Seminars: |
Each year, the NDGA invites representatives from other national glass organizations to participate in our Convention, each with a table with membership information for their organization and other items of interest. Please contact us if you would like to be included.
There is no registration required to attend the Show or Convention.
The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held as part of the convention activities. The meeting should last less than 1 hour, and all members are encouraged to attend and participate. The newly elected Board members and Officers will be introduced and sworn in.
NDGA's Live Auction will take place Saturday night after the dinner and promises to offer something for everyone's interests. The auction is open to the general public and benefits the NDGA museum.
This has always been a fun event and your involvement goes towards the museum support fund.
Each year at the Convention, collectors share their personal collections of glass and pottery with the rest of us. It is often the only opportunity that we have to see some of the rare and unusual items that are in private collections. Please contact us if you would like to provide a display.
We will also exhibit additions to the National Glass Collection acquired since the last Convention.
Most dealers in the Glass Show portion of the Convention have been doing the shows for a number of years. The NDGA maintains a waiting list for dealers who wish to be considered. The list is maintained in date order, applications with earliest date received at the top. Prospective dealers may fill out the NDGA Dealer Application form.
This year's dealers included:
When making your arrangements, check the Tiffin Ohio area, as well as neighboring cities such as Findlay.
For those coming to the convention and feel like the local activities are not enough and the show/sale isn’t going to be enough to take care of your glass “sickness”, consider checking out some of the antique malls in the area.
And of course, you'll want to make time to visit the Tiffin Glass Museum