Dan Mirer began his education in glass at age 16, attending the Rochester Institute of Technology (AAS). He continued to study at Alfred University (BFA), the Pukeberg School of Design, Sweden, and the Tyler School of Art and Architecture (MFA).

Based in Corning, NY, Dan has been an independent artist and designer since 2004. He creates a range of work including tableware, sculpture, and video.

Dan has been involved with the Corning Museum of Glass; in its Hot Glass programs as well as The Studio’s Artist in Residence program. He has taught at Alfred University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Pilchuck Glass School, Penland School of Crafts, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Corning Museum of Glass.