+ p o s t - Glass Art Society

Student Scholarships
Student scholarships provide financial support for attendance at the GAS conference and are open to full-time
student members of GAS, current through June 2009. The application process is juried.
General Student Scholarship: All full-time student members of GAS are eligible for this scholarship.
Takako Sano Scholarship: Students living outside the U.S. are eligible for assistance through the Takako Sano
Scholarship Fund. One award of $1,000 will be given.
Becky Winship Flameworking Scholarship: Students whose work uses flameworking techniques are eligible
for this scholarship, generously funded by Winship Designs. One award of $1,000 will be given.
How to apply: One application allows you to be considered for all scholarships, if eligible.
Send:
1. Letter of intent, two pages maximum, stating why you would like to attend the conference. Please indicate the
school you are currently attending and your current address, phone, and email.
2. Brief statement, one (1) page maximum or 300 words max, about the work submitted.
3. One CD of five (maximum) JPG images (CD and images each labeled with your last name, e.g. 01_Smith.jpg),
150-300 dpi, maximum 800 pixels any width.
4. Word document (.doc) with following details for each image in order listed on CD:
a. Your name b. Title of the piece c. Year of creation d. Materials and technique used e. Dimensions of the piece
5. If NOT a current GAS Student member include a GAS membership form and photocopy of student ID (or other
proof of full time student status). A membership form can be printed from our website at www.glassart.org or
call 206-382-1305.
To: Student Scholarship, Glass Art Society, 6512 - 23rd Avenue NW, Suite 329, Seattle, Washington 98117, USA
deadline for applications: February 15, 2009
notification by: March 15, 2009
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Work Exchange
Lower your conference registration fee and have some behind-the-scenes fun – all while helping out GAS.
More than 100 people are needed in the days leading up to and during the conference. Participating
in this way can enrich your conference experience and save you money!
A limited number of work exchange positions are available. If you are interested, contact the Glass Art
Society office, to obtain a work exchange application form. If accepted, you will pay the reduced work
exchange registration fee, with commitment to work 12 hours during the conference.
Student member work exchange conference fee: $40
Individual member work exchange conference fee: $140
Work exchange assignments will begin on Monday, June 8 and run through Sunday, June 14, 2009.
To apply:
1. Contact The Glass Art Society office, for information and application form: info@glassart.org,
or find the form on the GAS website at www.glassart.org
2. Send your completed work exchange application to the GAS office via email (info@glassart.org)
or fax (206-382-2630)
3. If accepted, you will be contacted by regular mail or email. You will then submit a completed
conference registration form with payment for a reduced work exchange fee to the GAS office
in Seattle, WA. (Full-time students must include a photocopy of student ID or other proof of
student status.)
Work exchange applications are due: May 1, 2009
All confirmations with work assignments will be sent by May 15, 2009. If you miss your work
assignment during the conference you will be held responsible to pay the full conference fee.