letter from the GAs President Get ready to be ... - Glass Art Society
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<strong>Glass</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Society</strong>'s 37 th Annual Conference, Transformational Matter,<br />
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 7-9, 2007<br />
8<br />
The Carnegie<br />
Museum of <strong>Art</strong><br />
Pre-Conference Reception<br />
Phipps Conserva<strong>to</strong>ry & Botanical Gardens<br />
and The Carnegie Museum of <strong>Art</strong><br />
Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 - 9:30 pm<br />
Phipps<br />
Conserva<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
& Botanical<br />
Gardens<br />
Start your evening with a special ‘preview hour’ <strong>to</strong><br />
enjoy Chihuly at <strong>the</strong> Conserva<strong>to</strong>ry: A Garden of <strong>Glass</strong>, a<br />
special exhibition that fuses fantastic glass art with<br />
Phipps’ garden under glass. A shuttle or a short walk<br />
will <strong>the</strong>n deliver you <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> nearby his<strong>to</strong>rical Carnegie<br />
Museum for an elegant evening of music, delicious food<br />
and a cash bar. The exhibit Translations and Transformations:<br />
<strong>Glass</strong> in Venice and America, 1950-2006 will <strong>be</strong> on view<br />
with exhibition cura<strong>to</strong>r Sarah Nichols. Meet, mingle, and<br />
wander <strong>the</strong> Carnegie’s Hall of Architecture, which contains<br />
<strong>the</strong> largest collection of plaster casts of architectural<br />
masterpieces in America and one of <strong>the</strong> three largest<br />
in <strong>the</strong> world. The marble Hall of Sculpture <strong>be</strong>autifully<br />
replicates <strong>the</strong> interior of <strong>the</strong> Par<strong>the</strong>non.<br />
Shuttles leave <strong>the</strong> Omni William Penn Hotel<br />
<strong>be</strong>ginning at 5:30. Cost: $90 for conference attendees.<br />
The Pre-Conference Reception is a fundraiser that<br />
supports low conference registration fees for student<br />
mem<strong>be</strong>rs of GAS. You must <strong>be</strong> registered in advance for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Pre-Conference Reception in order <strong>to</strong> attend.<br />
International Student Exhibition<br />
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Concourse A<br />
Friday, June 8, 4 - 7 pm, Saturday, June 9, 9 - 2:30 pm<br />
The International Student Exhibition invites all <strong>Glass</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Society</strong> student mem<strong>be</strong>rs who are currently enrolled<br />
full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program <strong>to</strong><br />
participate. All work must <strong>be</strong> current, original, professionally<br />
crafted, and contain glass as <strong>the</strong> main element.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> participate: Deliver your student work <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Convention Center, Concourse A, on Wednesday,<br />
June 6, 1- 5 pm; Thurs., or June 7, 10 am - 4 pm.<br />
The official opening will <strong>be</strong> on Fri., June 8, at 4 pm.<br />
Students are encouraged <strong>to</strong> hand-carry <strong>the</strong>ir work <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> conference. Insurance and shipment of <strong>the</strong> artwork<br />
are <strong>the</strong> responsibility of <strong>the</strong> artist. Nei<strong>the</strong>r GAS nor <strong>the</strong><br />
Convention Center are responsible for <strong>the</strong>ft or damage<br />
<strong>to</strong> artwork. Please ensure that your work is delivered in<br />
reusable packaging.<br />
Restrictions: No more than ONE item may <strong>be</strong><br />
submitted by each student. The piece must not exceed<br />
30 lbs. (15 kg) or 20” (50 cm) in any dimension. Installations<br />
or groupings may <strong>be</strong> submitted, but each element<br />
within <strong>the</strong> grouping must adhere <strong>to</strong> weight and size restrictions.<br />
Clear installation instructions must accompany<br />
each work. No work will <strong>be</strong> hung <strong>from</strong> walls or ceiling.<br />
Awards: Previously, more than $12,000 in cash and<br />
supplies has <strong>be</strong>en awarded. First prize winner receives<br />
a $1,000 cash award <strong>from</strong> The Corning Museum of <strong>Glass</strong>.<br />
All award winners will <strong>be</strong> acknowledged in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> 2007 Journal and at <strong>the</strong> GAS Business Meeting.<br />
Sales: We encourage sales at this event by cash or<br />
check made directly <strong>to</strong> GAS. <strong>Art</strong>ists will receive 80%.<br />
Buyers must make <strong>the</strong>ir own arrangements for<br />
shipping work. Purchases and all unsold artwork must <strong>be</strong><br />
picked up and removed Sunday, June 10, 11 am - 5 pm.<br />
Pieces left after Sunday, June 10, 5 pm will <strong>be</strong>come <strong>the</strong><br />
property of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
Donate <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> GAS Auction<br />
Saturday, June 9, 6 pm, Omni William Penn Hotel,<br />
William Penn Ballroom<br />
Preview: Friday, June 8, 4-7 pm; Sat., June 9, 9 am- 6 pm<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn Ballroom<br />
Silent Auction & Preview: Saturday, June 9, 9 am - 6 pm,<br />
First tables <strong>be</strong>gin closing at 4:45 pm, Sternwheeler<br />
Room, William Penn Level<br />
The annual GAS Auction offers conference attendees<br />
and <strong>the</strong> public <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> support GAS by<br />
donating and/or purchasing <strong>be</strong>autiful works of glass<br />
art. We encourage donations of collaborative glasswork,<br />
innovative and experimental one-of-a-kind creations, and<br />
those signature pieces that define an artist’s career. With<br />
so much wonderful work <strong>to</strong> bid on, and so much fun <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>be</strong> had, this is an event you won’t want <strong>to</strong> miss!<br />
The GAS Auction has <strong>be</strong>come one of <strong>the</strong> highlights<br />
of <strong>the</strong> annual conference, and we hope you consider<br />
donating a piece of your artwork, goods or services. Your<br />
donation helps subsidize half-price student fees and<br />
keeps all registration fees affordable. Expected <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
largest GAS auction ever, with many donors and buyers, it<br />
will also <strong>be</strong> a great opportunity for exposure of your work.<br />
This year donating artists have <strong>the</strong> choice <strong>to</strong> give<br />
100% <strong>to</strong> GAS, or <strong>to</strong> receive 25% or 50% of <strong>the</strong> selling<br />
price. Your donation will <strong>be</strong> on exhibit throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
conference and acknowledged in <strong>the</strong> 2007 <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> Journal.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> donate:<br />
1. Contact <strong>the</strong> GAS office <strong>to</strong> obtain an auction donation<br />
form, or find it on <strong>the</strong> GAS website at www.glassart.org.<br />
2. Complete and return <strong>the</strong> auction form with a highresolution<br />
(at least 300 dpi) JPG of your piece, so we can<br />
include it in <strong>the</strong> Power Point presentation. This also<br />
helps us in planning <strong>the</strong> display of <strong>the</strong> auction pieces.<br />
3. Bring your donated piece <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> conference. Drop it<br />
off at: Omni William Penn Hotel, Riverboat Room,<br />
Wednesday, June 6, 1- 5 pm, Thursday, June 7, 9 am -<br />
5 pm and Friday, June 8, 9 am - 12 pm.<br />
4. If you want <strong>to</strong> ship your piece (at your own expense),<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> GAS office, at 206-382-1305, or email:<br />
info@glassart.org.<br />
GAS is a non-profit organization funded by its<br />
own mem<strong>be</strong>rship. We are counting on your support.<br />
Thank you!<br />
Eligibility: The GAS Auction and Goblet Grab is<br />
open <strong>to</strong> all glass artists and suppliers; you do not need <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>be</strong> a mem<strong>be</strong>r of GAS. <strong>Glass</strong> artists can submit one piece<br />
of artwork, all artwork must <strong>be</strong> designed by <strong>the</strong> artist.<br />
You do not have <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong> conference <strong>to</strong> donate, and<br />
donating work is a great way <strong>to</strong> support GAS if you aren’t<br />
able <strong>to</strong> attend.<br />
13th Annual Goblet Grab<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Frick Room, Conference Level<br />
Friday, June 8, 1-2 pm (<strong>be</strong>gins promptly at 1 pm)<br />
The Goblet Grab is a fundraiser for <strong>the</strong> Craft Emergency<br />
Relief Fund (CERF), which offers aid <strong>to</strong> GAS artist<br />
mem<strong>be</strong>rs in times of need. The fast-paced, spontaneous<br />
Goblet Grab is an event full of excitement and fun!<br />
Contribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Goblet Grab by donating a drinking<br />
glass and <strong>be</strong> entered <strong>to</strong> win one free conference<br />
registration for <strong>the</strong> GAS 2008 conference.<br />
How <strong>to</strong> donate:<br />
1. Create a goblet, mug, tumbler or some kind of<br />
drinking glass<br />
2. Price it at $50, $100, $150 or $200<br />
3. Bring your drinking vessel with you and drop it off<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Goblet Grab receiving and preview area at <strong>the</strong><br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Phipps Room, Conference<br />
level, Wed., June 6, 1-5 pm; Thurs, June 7, 9 am - 5 pm;<br />
Fri., June 8, 9 -11am.<br />
If you want <strong>to</strong> ship your piece (at your own expense),<br />
please ship <strong>to</strong> (for Goblet Grab and Auction): Pittsburgh<br />
<strong>Glass</strong> Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206<br />
5th International Forum<br />
for <strong>Glass</strong> Organizations<br />
Wednesday, June 6, 3- 3:45 pm<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Three Rivers Room,<br />
William Penn Level<br />
We’d like <strong>to</strong> extend an invitation <strong>to</strong> all international<br />
GAS mem<strong>be</strong>r glass organizations <strong>to</strong> send one or two<br />
representatives <strong>to</strong> participate. Anyone interested in<br />
<strong>be</strong>coming an international liaison will also <strong>be</strong> welcome.<br />
Following <strong>the</strong> 1st International Forum, an e-group was<br />
created as a means of communication for glass organizations.<br />
If you would like <strong>to</strong> participate in networking/<br />
sharing international issues:<br />
1. Write <strong>to</strong> info@glassart.org <strong>to</strong> request an e-group<br />
invitation.<br />
2. Send your ideas <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> e-group. Issues raised <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
e-group will <strong>be</strong> discussed at <strong>the</strong> forum in Pittsburgh.<br />
Your ideas and comments are appreciated.<br />
3. Bring your ideas <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> forum: How do you think<br />
international glass organizations could <strong>be</strong>st liaise<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong>nefit all? What form could such a network take?<br />
What opportunities could come <strong>from</strong> such interaction<br />
(i.e. artist-in-residence exchanges, studio exchanges,<br />
information sharing, etc.)?<br />
Gallery Forum<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Frick Room, Conference Level<br />
Saturday, June 9, 1-4 pm<br />
Hosted by participating galleries, <strong>the</strong> Gallery Forum<br />
is an opportunity for galleries and artists <strong>from</strong> around <strong>the</strong><br />
world <strong>to</strong> meet, talk, and exchange information and ideas.<br />
Galleries: $125 for a table and listing as host. Coffee and<br />
cookies provided. Galleries please contact <strong>the</strong> GAS office<br />
by February 1 <strong>to</strong> sign up and <strong>be</strong> listed in <strong>the</strong> conference<br />
program book.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist Portfolio Review<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Shadyside Room, 1st Floor<br />
Saturday, June 9, 1- 2:45 pm<br />
Gallery owners, cura<strong>to</strong>rs, educa<strong>to</strong>rs, and artists will<br />
<strong>be</strong> available <strong>to</strong> review portfolios of GAS conference<br />
attendees. <strong>Art</strong>ists should bring ei<strong>the</strong>r a slide, pho<strong>to</strong>graph,<br />
or electronic portfolio (electronic portfolios may <strong>be</strong><br />
viewed on <strong>the</strong> reviewer’s or <strong>the</strong> artist’s computer).<br />
A sign-up sheet with <strong>the</strong> list of reviewers will <strong>be</strong> available<br />
at <strong>the</strong> conference registration area. Reviews will last<br />
10-15 minutes each. A limited num<strong>be</strong>r of slots will <strong>be</strong><br />
available on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
Education Resource Center<br />
Omni William Penn Hotel, Oakmont Room, 1st Floor<br />
Friday, June 8, 2 - 5 pm; Saturday, June 9, 3 - 5 pm<br />
The Education Resource Center will <strong>be</strong> a space<br />
where students and those interested in continuing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
pursuit of glass education may come <strong>to</strong> pick up materials<br />
and information. All educational facilities: universities,<br />
colleges, public access studios, summer programs,<br />
studios, etc., who offer instruction in glass-working and<br />
wish <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> represented in <strong>the</strong> Education Resource Center<br />
are requested <strong>to</strong> provide literature. Each school is also<br />
encouraged <strong>to</strong> send a representative <strong>to</strong> <strong>be</strong> present <strong>to</strong><br />
answer questions during <strong>the</strong> conference. Bring your<br />
handouts and drop <strong>the</strong>m off early at <strong>the</strong> Education<br />
Resource Center at <strong>the</strong> Omni William Penn Hotel,<br />
Oakmont Room, 1st floor, or ship materials ahead of time.<br />
Ship materials <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pitsburgh <strong>Glass</strong> Center, 5472 Penn<br />
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.<br />
Conference Brochure<br />
The 2007 GAS Conference brochure was mailed in<br />
Decem<strong>be</strong>r and contains details on conference events<br />
and a registration form. If you did not receive a<br />
brochure, you can find all <strong>the</strong> information online at<br />
www.glassart.org (click on 2007 GAS Conference<br />
in Pittsburgh). Or contact <strong>the</strong> GAS office at<br />
206-382-1305, info@glassart.org.