SiNaCa Studios is the only public access glass art making facility in North Texas and is dedicated to supporting all artists. It was founded by five local glass artists in 2007. The organization's initial focus were: First, bringing the glass art community together to hold exhibitions, promote glass as an artistic medium, and generate funds toward founding a school. Second, use the funds raised to open a facility designed to impact the community through glass arts. Third, leverage the new facility to provide accessible, educational, and affordable experiences for the general public, as well as teach courses to share the traditions and techniques of all hot disciplines of contemporary studio glass. In 2010, an old gas station full of natural light within the "Near Southside" area of Fort Worth was chosen and opened to the public on January 1, 2011. At that time, classes were offered, students enrolled, and the operations of SiNaCa Studios became real. In year two enrollment increased, programs grew, and we began to expand programs focused in Arts and Culture and Education. In the following years we placed our priorities on further fulfilling our mission by planting deeper roots in our community through expanded philanthropic outreach. Below are the main goals we have achieved to this point, all which took a part in shaping the face of our organization. Moving from an all-volunteer staff to our first salaried position in 2013 Establishing collaborative programming and effective partnerships with other charitable organizations Launching outreach programming in all three hot glass disciplines offered at the studios Creating positive partnerships with local schools, colleges, and universities Expanding partner programming in Education, Arts and Culture, and Wellness SiNaCa Studios has grown since formal inception in 2008. We have maintained our existence through perseverance and dedication, expanding only as quickly as our resources allow. Through grants, private donations and partnerships, our outreach programing continue to grow and positively impact our community.