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Glass Art Society's 37 th Annual Conference, Transformational Matter, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 7-9, 2007 8 The Carnegie Museum of Art Pre-Conference Reception Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and The Carnegie Museum of Art Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 - 9:30 pm Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Start your evening with a special ‘preview hour’ to enjoy Chihuly at the Conservatory: A Garden of Glass, a special exhibition that fuses fantastic glass art with Phipps’ garden under glass. A shuttle or a short walk will then deliver you to the nearby historical Carnegie Museum for an elegant evening of music, delicious food and a cash bar. The exhibit Translations and Transformations: Glass in Venice and America, 1950-2006 will be on view with exhibition curator Sarah Nichols. Meet, mingle, and wander the Carnegie’s Hall of Architecture, which contains the largest collection of plaster casts of architectural masterpieces in America and one of the three largest in the world. The marble Hall of Sculpture beautifully replicates the interior of the Parthenon. Shuttles leave the Omni William Penn Hotel beginning at 5:30. Cost: $90 for conference attendees. The Pre-Conference Reception is a fundraiser that supports low conference registration fees for student members of GAS. You must be registered in advance for the Pre-Conference Reception in order to attend. International Student Exhibition David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Concourse A Friday, June 8, 4 - 7 pm, Saturday, June 9, 9 - 2:30 pm The International Student Exhibition invites all Glass Art Society student members who are currently enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program to participate. All work must be current, original, professionally crafted, and contain glass as the main element. How to participate: Deliver your student work to the Convention Center, Concourse A, on Wednesday, June 6, 1- 5 pm; Thurs., or June 7, 10 am - 4 pm. The official opening will be on Fri., June 8, at 4 pm. Students are encouraged to hand-carry their work to the conference. Insurance and shipment of the artwork are the responsibility of the artist. Neither GAS nor the Convention Center are responsible for theft or damage to artwork. Please ensure that your work is delivered in reusable packaging. Restrictions: No more than ONE item may be submitted by each student. The piece must not exceed 30 lbs. (15 kg) or 20” (50 cm) in any dimension. Installations or groupings may be submitted, but each element within the grouping must adhere to weight and size restrictions. Clear installation instructions must accompany each work. No work will be hung from walls or ceiling. Awards: Previously, more than $12,000 in cash and supplies has been awarded. First prize winner receives a $1,000 cash award from The Corning Museum of Glass. All award winners will be acknowledged in the Glass Art Society 2007 Journal and at the GAS Business Meeting. Sales: We encourage sales at this event by cash or check made directly to GAS. Artists will receive 80%. Buyers must make their own arrangements for shipping work. Purchases and all unsold artwork must be picked up and removed Sunday, June 10, 11 am - 5 pm. Pieces left after Sunday, June 10, 5 pm will become the property of the Glass Art Society. Donate to the GAS Auction Saturday, June 9, 6 pm, Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn Ballroom Preview: Friday, June 8, 4-7 pm; Sat., June 9, 9 am- 6 pm Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn Ballroom Silent Auction & Preview: Saturday, June 9, 9 am - 6 pm, First tables begin closing at 4:45 pm, Sternwheeler Room, William Penn Level The annual GAS Auction offers conference attendees and the public the opportunity to support GAS by donating and/or purchasing beautiful works of glass art. We encourage donations of collaborative glasswork, innovative and experimental one-of-a-kind creations, and those signature pieces that define an artist’s career. With so much wonderful work to bid on, and so much fun to be had, this is an event you won’t want to miss! The GAS Auction has become one of the highlights of the annual conference, and we hope you consider donating a piece of your artwork, goods or services. Your donation helps subsidize half-price student fees and keeps all registration fees affordable. Expected to be the largest GAS auction ever, with many donors and buyers, it will also be a great opportunity for exposure of your work. This year donating artists have the choice to give 100% to GAS, or to receive 25% or 50% of the selling price. Your donation will be on exhibit throughout the conference and acknowledged in the 2007 Glass Art Society Journal. How to donate: 1. Contact the GAS office to obtain an auction donation form, or find it on the GAS website at www.glassart.org. 2. Complete and return the auction form with a highresolution (at least 300 dpi) JPG of your piece, so we can include it in the Power Point presentation. This also helps us in planning the display of the auction pieces. 3. Bring your donated piece to the conference. Drop it off at: Omni William Penn Hotel, Riverboat Room, Wednesday, June 6, 1- 5 pm, Thursday, June 7, 9 am - 5 pm and Friday, June 8, 9 am - 12 pm. 4. If you want to ship your piece (at your own expense), contact the GAS office, at 206-382-1305, or email: info@glassart.org. GAS is a non-profit organization funded by its own membership. We are counting on your support. Thank you! Eligibility: The GAS Auction and Goblet Grab is open to all glass artists and suppliers; you do not need to be a member of GAS. Glass artists can submit one piece of artwork, all artwork must be designed by the artist. You do not have to attend the conference to donate, and donating work is a great way to support GAS if you aren’t able to attend. 13th Annual Goblet Grab Omni William Penn Hotel, Frick Room, Conference Level Friday, June 8, 1-2 pm (begins promptly at 1 pm) The Goblet Grab is a fundraiser for the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), which offers aid to GAS artist members in times of need. The fast-paced, spontaneous Goblet Grab is an event full of excitement and fun! Contribute to the Goblet Grab by donating a drinking glass and be entered to win one free conference registration for the GAS 2008 conference. How to donate: 1. Create a goblet, mug, tumbler or some kind of drinking glass 2. Price it at $50, $100, $150 or $200 3. Bring your drinking vessel with you and drop it off at the Goblet Grab receiving and preview area at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Phipps Room, Conference level, Wed., June 6, 1-5 pm; Thurs, June 7, 9 am - 5 pm; Fri., June 8, 9 -11am. If you want to ship your piece (at your own expense), please ship to (for Goblet Grab and Auction): Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 5th International Forum for Glass Organizations Wednesday, June 6, 3- 3:45 pm Omni William Penn Hotel, Three Rivers Room, William Penn Level We’d like to extend an invitation to all international GAS member glass organizations to send one or two representatives to participate. Anyone interested in becoming an international liaison will also be welcome. Following the 1st International Forum, an e-group was created as a means of communication for glass organizations. If you would like to participate in networking/ sharing international issues: 1. Write to info@glassart.org to request an e-group invitation. 2. Send your ideas to the e-group. Issues raised from the e-group will be discussed at the forum in Pittsburgh. Your ideas and comments are appreciated. 3. Bring your ideas to the forum: How do you think international glass organizations could best liaise to benefit all? What form could such a network take? What opportunities could come from such interaction (i.e. artist-in-residence exchanges, studio exchanges, information sharing, etc.)? Gallery Forum Omni William Penn Hotel, Frick Room, Conference Level Saturday, June 9, 1-4 pm Hosted by participating galleries, the Gallery Forum is an opportunity for galleries and artists from around the world to meet, talk, and exchange information and ideas. Galleries: $125 for a table and listing as host. Coffee and cookies provided. Galleries please contact the GAS office by February 1 to sign up and be listed in the conference program book. Artist Portfolio Review Omni William Penn Hotel, Shadyside Room, 1st Floor Saturday, June 9, 1- 2:45 pm Gallery owners, curators, educators, and artists will be available to review portfolios of GAS conference attendees. Artists should bring either a slide, photograph, or electronic portfolio (electronic portfolios may be viewed on the reviewer’s or the artist’s computer). A sign-up sheet with the list of reviewers will be available at the conference registration area. Reviews will last 10-15 minutes each. A limited number of slots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Education Resource Center Omni William Penn Hotel, Oakmont Room, 1st Floor Friday, June 8, 2 - 5 pm; Saturday, June 9, 3 - 5 pm The Education Resource Center will be a space where students and those interested in continuing their pursuit of glass education may come to pick up materials and information. All educational facilities: universities, colleges, public access studios, summer programs, studios, etc., who offer instruction in glass-working and wish to be represented in the Education Resource Center are requested to provide literature. Each school is also encouraged to send a representative to be present to answer questions during the conference. Bring your handouts and drop them off early at the Education Resource Center at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Oakmont Room, 1st floor, or ship materials ahead of time. Ship materials to the Pitsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Conference Brochure The 2007 GAS Conference brochure was mailed in December and contains details on conference events and a registration form. If you did not receive a brochure, you can find all the information online at www.glassart.org (click on 2007 GAS Conference in Pittsburgh). Or contact the GAS office at 206-382-1305, info@glassart.org.
S p e c i a l E x h i b i t i o n s Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 412-622-3131 www.cmoa.org Translations and Transformations: Glass in Venice and America, 1950-2006 May 12 - September 16. Entry fee $10. This exhibition examines the links between Venice and America and their significance, from mid-1950s sculptor Robert Willson’s exploratory visit to Murano and the commissioning of work from American designers by the Venini factory to present-day artists, such as Lino Tagliapietra and Josiah McElheny. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-622-6914 www.phipps.conservatory.org Chihuly at the Conservatory: A Garden of Glass May 12 - December 31. Entry fee $7.50. Heralded as one of Chihuly’s most intimate of artistic efforts, this exhibition presents Chihuly’s dramatic sculptures within one of Pittsburgh’s historic cultural gems. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 6300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-361-0873 www.pittsburgharts.org June 1- August 20, Opening Reception: June 1, 5:30 - 8 pm Glass installation by Lindsay O’Leary; Glass works by Chris Clarke, Kaley Finegan and Brian Frus; “Seeing is Deceiving” by Judi Charlson. Pre- & post-Conference Workshops Pittsburgh Glass Center Contact: Lindsay O’Leary 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-365-2145 x201, www.pittsburghglasscenter.org Pre-Conference Workshops: Cane Pick-Up May 28 - June 2 – Taught by Davide Salvadore Intermediate level students will learn Venetian cane pick-up techniques from an Italian master. Working with a thick iron plate, students will experiment with glass tessarae or cane, filigree, zanfirico and murrine. Some previous hot glass experience required. Honeycomb Molds May 28 - June 2 – Taught by Helen Stokes In this course students will construct a layered mold using the honeycomb mold technique. Through demonstrations and discussions students will understand the construction, usage and limitless possibilities of this unique process. Experienced casters and beginners will learn valuable mold making techniques from this course. Intensive Flameworking Class Before GAS May 28 - June 2 – Taught by Alex Arbell Ignite your creativity with instant, stunning results. Create borosilicate blown vessels, metal-patinated and decorated in the traditional Middle Eastern style and spirit with this master Israeli artist. Prerequisite: at least three years of extensive flameworking experience. Lampworked Murano Glass on Copper Wire Interlaced with Silk June 3 - 6 – Taught by Andrea Penzo Learn the old Venetian technique of lampworking on copper wire to make incredible compositions of various flowers, decorative objects, jewelry, and sweet boxes. Pittsburgh Glass Center 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-365-2145 www.pittsburghglasscenter.org Allure of Japanese Glass – May 4 - October 21 PGC presents its first international exhibition of glass artists from Japan featuring both established and emerging artists who work in a full range of glass art methods and techniques. Although these artists are well known in their native Japan, few have exhibited in the United States. Curated by Harumi Yukataki and Tomoko Aoki. Senator John Heinz Regional History Center 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA, 412-454-6000, www.pghhistory.org Metamorphosis: A Celebration of the Bead June 1 - July 10 Showcases the exemplary work of some of the finest glass beadmakers. Sponsored by the International Society of Glass Beadmakers and the Heinz History Center. The Glass Art Society publicizes these workshops as a benefit to members. The workshops are not planned, organized, or administered by GAS. For more detailed course descriptions or to register, contact the appropriate school. Text and Imagery on Glass June 4 - 5 – Taught by Susan Taylor Glasgow Apply images and text onto glass using printing techniques and photo realistic sandblasting. Create images with wonderful depth and detail with a variety of low and high fire glass enamels. Advanced Glass Blowing June 4 - 6 – Taught by Dante Marioni Focus on sharpening off-hand glassmaking skills from a traditional studio perspective, with a strong emphasis on Venetian glassblowing technique and teamwork. Prerequisite: two years of hot glass experience. Post-Conference Workshops: Developing Vessel Making Skills June 11-15 – Taught by Boyd Sugiki Cylinders, bowls and bottles will be the point of departure for re-addressing the basics of vessel making. Traditional Venetian methods and other innovative techniques will be demonstrated. Pre-requisite: at least two years of hot glass experience. Bent on Beadmaking June 11-15 – Taught by Sage Logan and Beau Anderson For intermediate and advanced artists who wish to improve their skills in controlled patterning and unusual shapes. This class uses soft glass beadmaking inspired by ancient techniques that include surface decoration, clear casing, off mandrel, complex dot work, and the use of stringers, murrine, and other patterned cane. Painting on Glass June 11-15 – Taught by Walt Lieberman Students will use both 3-D and flat glass to paint with enamels techniques, such as overpainting, sgraffito, and multiple firings used to achieve rich layered effects. No previous experience required. “Stay in Pittsburgh” Tour – June 10 Stay in Pittsburgh for an extra day to enjoy a special tour of the city, highlighting all that the city has to offer to artists who might consider moving here. This artist’s look at Pittsburgh will offer the opportunity to network with realtors and community developers who will provide leads and advise you about financing opportunities. Meet with artists who have already made the move here and hear their success stories. The tour departs from the Omni William Penn at Noon, Sunday, June 10. Tour length is four hours and includes a box lunch. $15. Contact Pittsburgh Glass Center for more information. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Contact: Joshua Andra, 1047 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, 412-361-0455 www.pittsburgharts.org Pre-Conference Workshop: Electroforming June 6 – Taught by Ann Davis Through demonstration, learn about the techniques and equipment for electroforming metals on glass, silver plating and gold pen plating. Ann’s work combines flameworking, electroforming, sandblasting and metalsmithing. Ann's work has been published in books and journals. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Post-Conference Workshop: Bullseye Box Casting June 10 – Demonstration by Judi Charlson This demonstration will introduce you to much simpler methods of creating a reverse relief cast glass object with the optical clarity of a furnace casting, using plaster silica design elements in an open-faced mold assembled from vermiculite and other refractory materials. Emphasis will be on reverse kiln-casting in an assembled mold. P r e - Co n f e r e n c e To u r s Fallingwater/Kentuck Knob Tuesday, June 5, 9 am - 4 pm Price per person: $125. Minimum: 40 people Tour includes transportation, admission & box lunch Fallingwater opened a new chapter in American architecture, and is perhaps rightly considered Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest work. When Wright came to the site in 1936, he appreciated the powerful sound of the falls, the vitality of the young forest, the dramatic rock ledges and boulders; these were elements to be interwoven with the serenely soaring spaces of his structure. Down the road from Fallingwater, enjoy your box lunch on the grounds of Kentuck Knob, also designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is an excellent example of a high-end Usonian home and was designed in the last decade of Wright’s career. A sculpture garden with over 35 major works enhances the visitor’s experience. Collector’s Tour: Art & Architecture Wednesday, June 6, 9 - 4 pm Price per person: $180. Minimum: 25 people Tour includes transportation & lunch This tour will take us through some of Pittsburgh’s architecturally significant homes, featuring fine and decorative art collections. We’ll have lunch at a spectacular private home on Mt. Washington, then tour the Sewickly home, where you’ll see that an ever-increasing glass collection can exist in a three-story townhouse. All venues subject to change. Walking Architectural Tour of Downtown Pittsburgh Wednesday, June 6 – Morning Tour, 10 am - 2 pm; Afternoon Tour, 12 pm - 4 pm Price per person: $55. Minimum: 20 people Tour includes transportation, sit down lunch, tax & gratuity During your guided walking tour, you will view everything from the historic grandeur of the stone Allegheny Courthouse to the majesty of the Union Trust Building, with its Flemish-Gothic design. From the Burke Building, one of the few surviving buildings of the great fire of 1945 to the exquisite glass Pittsburgh Plate Glass building. The PPG complex has 231 glass pinnacles and stands 680 feet high. Both tours will include lunch at the historic 1902 Landmark Tavern. Industrial Glass Tour Wednesday, June 6, 10 am - 2 pm Price per person: $120. Minimum: 20 people Tour includes transportation & box lunch Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s Glass City. This Tour begins at the “Shattering Notions” exhibit at the Senator John Heinz History Center, showcasing the beauty, science, utility and technology of Western Pennsylvania glass over the past 200 years. Next you'll tour Kopp Glass*, Pittsburgh’s last thriving glass factory, in business since 1926. With its roots in the development and manufacture of custom colored and industrial glass, Kopp Glass is the leading supplier for the majority of the ten niche markets that it serves. The tour will also visit Glenshaw Glass, a Pittsburgh bottle plant started in 1894 by two local glassblowers and their partners. * Kopp Glass can only take 10 people at a time. Will have to stagger times (and limit participants to 25 max). You must be registered in advance to attend the Pre- Conference Events. 9
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