Goggleworks Center for the Arts

Goggleworks Center for the Arts Transforming lives through unique interactions with art. Admission and parking are free.
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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a 145,000 square foot, five-story community arts center in what was formerly the Willson Goggle Factory Building. GoggleWorks features seven large teaching studios in ceramics, hot and warm glass, jewelry, photography, 2D/printmaking, virtual reality, wood, and the gardens; 35 juried artistsโ€™ studios, exhibition galleries, and houses the offices of dozens of arts

, culture, and creative economy organizations. The campus also includes the Albert & Eunice Boscov Film Theatre, a 131-seat presenting art house films daily; the Penn State Berks Launchbox makerspace; a full restaurant and bar; and The New Store, which retails the work of many independent local and regional artists.

Have you gotten your tickets yet?
06/05/2026

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Tickets at bottom of page Hubby Jenkins Thorn Alley Stage at GoggleWorks First Friday June 5, 2026 Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM All ages Pay whatโ€ฆ

06/05/2026

A beloved downtown Reading market tradition will continue this summer.

๐ŸŽค Alley Open Mic is here! ๐ŸŽถWhether you're a singer-songwriter, poet, storyteller, comedian, or acoustic musician, grab t...
06/05/2026

๐ŸŽค Alley Open Mic is here! ๐ŸŽถ

Whether you're a singer-songwriter, poet, storyteller, comedian, or acoustic musician, grab the mic and share your talent with the community.

Presented by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts and , Alley Open Mic is a welcoming space to connect, create, and be heard.

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Dates:
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 30

๐Ÿ•• 6PMโ€“8PM
๐Ÿ“ Thorn Alley Stage at GoggleWorks
๐Ÿ’ต Suggested Donation: $5

Please note: Acoustic performances only. We are unable to accommodate amplified acts.

๐ŸŒฎ๐Ÿป Food and drinks from Thorn Alley Kitchen will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Bring your instrument, your notebook, your voice, or simply come support local artists. We can't wait to see what our community brings to the stage.

06/04/2026
06/03/2026

POV: You visit GoggleWorks Center for the Arts๐ŸŽจโค๏ธ

โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽจ Almost time for Summer Camps! Have you signed up yet?This yearโ€™s lineup of our Summer Camps are full of hands-on cre...
06/01/2026

โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽจ Almost time for Summer Camps! Have you signed up yet?

This yearโ€™s lineup of our Summer Camps are full of hands-on creativity, confidence-building experiences, and one exciting debutโ€ฆ our brand new Theatre Camp ๐ŸŽญโœจ

๐ŸŒˆ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฌ (๐€๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ”โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘)
June 8 โ€“ Aug. 14
Every day brings something new. Your child will explore glass, metal, painting, wood, textiles, garden art, and more, guided by professional artist-instructors in real working studios. Itโ€™s creative discovery in action.

๐ŸŽจ ๐“๐ž๐ž๐ง ๐€๐ซ๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ (๐€๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•)
Select weeks Juneโ€“August
For teens ready to take their skills seriously. Focused weeks in ceramics, 2D, and 3D art give them the space, mentorship, and studio time to grow as artists.

๐ŸŽญ ๐๐„๐–! ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐“๐ก๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐ž ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ (๐€๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ”โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“)
July 6 - 31
Lights up on confidence. Campers will explore acting, movement, storytelling, and stagecraft while building friendships and stepping into the spotlight. No experience needed, just imagination.
This year we will be performing The Little Mermaid Jr.

๐Ÿ–๏ธ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž (๐€๐ ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿโ€“๐Ÿ” + ๐€๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ)
Select June & July dates
A special creative experience where you and your little one can paint, play with clay, and make meaningful memories together.

๐Ÿ“ 201 Washington St., Reading, PA
๐Ÿ”— Learn more & register: goggleworks.org/summer-camps/
๐Ÿ“ง Questions? Email Paola Mateo at [email protected]

05/30/2026
Join us for the Weekend Plant Pot Pop-Up!๐ŸŒทShop 100+ handmade plant pots and planters from talented local artists and a f...
05/26/2026

Join us for the Weekend Plant Pot Pop-Up!๐ŸŒท

Shop 100+ handmade plant pots and planters from talented local artists and a few incredible national artists!๐Ÿ’

Spend the weekend discovering unique pottery, handmade goods, and all the good creative vibes. Make a day of it โ€” grab a coffee or bite from , explore our galleries, and enjoy a weekend surrounded by art, artists, and creativity. โ˜•๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ

๐Ÿชด June 12 | 12โ€“7PM
๐Ÿชด June 13 | 10AMโ€“5PM
๐Ÿชด June 14 | 10AMโ€“5PM

๐Ÿ“ GoggleWorks
๐Ÿ“ 201 Washington St., Reading, PA

Hosted by The New Store at GoggleWorks

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Address

201 Washington Street
Reading, PA
19601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+16103744600

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