Glass Art Center

At Niijima Glass Art Center, beautiful olive green glass products made from Niijima's specialty Koga stone are created. Visitors can tour the workshop and even experience making their own original goods. Glass products are also popular souvenirs. Why not feel the nature and culture of Niijima while getting your hands on some beautiful glass products?

At Niijima Glass Art Center, you can experience glass art. For example, you can try glass blowing or create your own original goods with guidance from local technicians. There are also experience classes available, such as the "Handprint Creation Class" for even young children and the "Cup Making Class" for high school students and above. Why not have a memorable experience?

The adjacent Niijima Glass Art Museum displays over 90 glass craft pieces created by artists from both inside and outside the island. The unique works gathered from around the world are sure to captivate visitors. In addition, workshops and lectures are held featuring renowned glass artists from Japan and abroad. The Niijima Glass Art Museum is a place where you can enjoy it as an art museum.

The Shinjima International Glass Art Festival is held every October at the Shinjima Glass Art Museum, with many artists from around the world participating. In addition to workshops featuring famous glass artists from Japan and abroad, there are also open demos and lectures. With a variety of events, it's a must-see when visiting Shinjima.

At Niijima Glass Art Center, a special support system called the Niijima Scholarship has been established to nurture glass art talent. This scholarship is awarded to students and artists who are passionate about glass art and have achieved excellent grades. In cooperation with Pilchuck Glass School and the Corning Museum of Glass Studio, Niijima Glass Art Center provides an excellent educational environment and opportunities for international exchange. The Niijima Scholarship is a valuable support for those with talent in glass art. If you are interested in glass art, please visit Niijima Glass Art Center.