About Us

    "In 1998 we opened our first shop in Cape May, New Jersey. It was mainly my stained glass studio with a tiny gift shop on the front porch. In 2000 we moved our growing business to a larger storefront that we purchased closer to town. Come 2003 the store had grown to its potential.

    With retiring on my mind, opportunity knocked yet again and we moved to our current location in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. With this last relocation GlassRoots Gallery was established with the help and support of many talented glass artists from across the country. We maintain a relationship with our artists based on integrity that we consider to be paramount in our pursuit as ambassadors to each artist and their work showcased in our gallery. We enjoy traveling and often encounter new talent along the way. We support education in the glass arts and currently are mentoring Michael Mills who is our gallery manager as well as an aspiring glass artist. He most recently attended workshops this past winter at the prestigious Corning Studio and Glass museum in Corning New York.

    Our staff maintains a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere where the public is welcome to inquire about the techniques used in the creation of pieces they admire. As of the 2007 summer season, we are expanding the gallery to the second floor. This will allow us to bring in more artists including space for the glass artists of Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville, New Jersey.We hope to help aid in the education about the history of American glass in Southern New Jersey.

    Whether you're a collector of fine art glass or window shopping on your way to the beach, we look forward to meeting you."

 

Ray and Barb Hober
GlassRoots Gallery