Located in the ā¤ļø of Reading, PA
GoggleWorks
A dynamic creative hub offering artist studios, galleries, a restaurant, concerts, a movie theater, workshops, community programs, and more to inspire artistic exploration.
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Thorn Alley Kitchen
Craveable feel-good food. Real ingredients.
Boscov Theater Films
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Art classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Find a class for you today!
Upcoming Events
Public art & culture events presented and hosted by GoggleWorks
Arts Town Hall Listening Session
Artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations are invited to participate in a series of…
Reading FilmFEST 2026
Reading FilmFEST returns November 6ā8 for its 12th annual celebration of independent cinema, bringing filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers together…
Gallery Reception: Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman
Friday, November 6th, 2026 | 6:00ā8:00 PM Cohen Gallery West GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St., Reading, PA…
Gallery Reception: Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition
Gallery Reception: Art of the Cup 2026
Friday, November 6th, 2026 | 6:00ā8:00 PM Schmidt Gallery- 2nd floor GoggleWorks Center for the Arts 201 Washington St., Reading,…
Second Sunday: Studio Crawl
š¼ļøSupport the art community in GoggleWorks at our in-house free studio crawl featuring the second and third floors. Explore the…
Arts Town Hall Listening Session
Artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations are invited to participate in a series of…
Arts Town Hall Listening Session
Artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations are invited to participate in a series of…
Playing at The Boscov Theater
Come see a great movie in our state-of-the-art film theater! We host regular showtimes seven days a week and aim to bring in a variety of limited engagement, international, documentary, and arthouse films you aren’t likely to find playing anywhere else in the area!
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
One Big Happy Family
Il Mio Posto a Tavola (My Place at the Table) – Local Film Screenings
(Rescheduled) Wild Tales
Exhibitions
Featuring international, national, & regional contemporary artists. Our galleries are open 9am-9pm Everyday!
Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman
There is tension everywhere in the world, and Giancarlo DeMarchiās paintings are no different. Every shape and color exists in tension with another. Every stacked form and color finds contrast…
Berks Art Alliance 47th Open Juried Exhibition
Berks Art Alliance is proud to present their 47th Open Juried Exhibition to be held in the Cohen East Gallery at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, PA. In…
Art of the Cup
This year’s Art of the Cup will be on display in the Schmidt Gallery on the second floor of GoggleWorks.
GoggleWorks Annual Studio Artist Exhibition, 2026
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is proud to present the Annual Studio Artist Exhibition, a showcase dedicated to the artists who make our studios a vibrant hub of creativity. Featuring…
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Your Next Date Night Is Already Planned
You want to spend more quality time together. But somehow, planning a date night turns into work. You search for things to do in Reading,…
Learn About Our Camp Types!
Looking for a creative summer experience for your child? GoggleWorks Summer Camps offer hands-on art experiences for kids, teens, and families all summer long right…
GoggleWorks Announces April 10 Grand Opening of Thorn Alley Kitchen
Ambitious Restaurant to Feature Craveable, Feel-Good Food and Full Bar at Downtown Reading Art Center GoggleWorks Center for the Arts announced today the upcoming opening…
Meet The Staff: Summer Theatre Camp! š
Every great summer show starts with the people in the room. This year feels especially exciting because for the very first time, weāre offering Summer…
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GoggleWorks Now Has Art Supplies
Come visit the Art Supply Store @ GoggleWorks. 201 Washington St. Reading, PA 19601