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  Forged in Flames: 25 Years of Art on Fire Opens October 2 Features 25 Influential Contemporary Glass Artists PITTSBURGH, PA—August 25, 2026— Forged in Flames: 25 Years of Art on Fire , a new exhibition at Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC), opens Friday, October 2. Forged in Flames highlights 25 internationally acclaimed glass artists whose work and support have helped shape Pittsburgh Glass Center over the past 25 years. Each artist was previously honored as the featured artist for PGC’s annual Art on Fire fundraiser . The exhibition represents some of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary glass art. The opening reception is free and open to the public from 6-9pm on Friday, October 2. The reception will include refreshments and live glassblowing demonstrations. Forged in Flames: 25 Years of Art on Fire is on view until January 18, 2027. ARTISTS FEATURED Amber Cowan , Art on Fire 2026 Nick Mount , Art on Fire 2025 Mel Douglas , Art on Fire 2023 Janusz Pozniak , ...