Monday 27 August 2012

GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND COMMITTEE REFORMATION – APPLICATIONS INVITED, IRL

The Glass Society of Ireland provides a network for makers, collectors, students, historians, writers, and enthusiasts in the field of contemporary glass practice. The Society acts as a communication tool, offering people news on glass and related fields. We also hold lectures with glass practitioners and organise larger events every number of years.

As part of the ongoing development of the volunteer-based organisation, the Glass Society of Ireland is currently enlisting members for the reformation of its committee. Each position will be held for a two year period.

The Glass Society of Ireland welcomes expressions of interest from applicants across the country as we venture to build on the Society’s existing objectives and to expand our community and audiences.

The positions available are:

Treasurer
(Financial accountability)

Education Officer
(Co-ordinating, facilitating, & developing Glass Society of Ireland events)

Student Representative
(Liaising between Committee and student bodies)

Membership Co-ordinator
(Building strong relationships and recruiting members)

Development Officer
(Grant application writing)

Media Communications Officer
(Sending fortnightly bulletin and updating blog & social media sites)

To apply, please email your CV and a brief statement explaining which position you are interesting in taking by 31st August 2012.

E: glasssocietyofireland@gmail.com
W: glasssocietyofireland.blogspot.com


GEORGE WALSH EXHIBITS IN GREENACRES, WEXFORD

George Walsh will be exhibiting new works in stained glass alongside paintings, drawings and sculpture by artists Liam Belton, Joe Dunne, Mick O’ Dea, Martin Gale, James Hanley, Colin Martin, Una Sealy, John Behan, Leo Higgins, Carolyn Mulholland and Vivienne Roche.

The exhibition, which takes places in Greenacres, Wexford, will open on Saturday 25th August at noon and run until 16th September 2012.

W: http://www.greenacres.ie/art-galleries/exhibitions
EMMA BOURKE EXHIBITS IN THE IRELAND NEWFOUNDLAND TRAIL: A JOURNEY OF PLANTS AND PEOPLE, WATERFORD

The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is a collaboration of creators in fine art and craft from both Ireland and Newfoundland. The exhibition exposes a piece of the story of Irish settlers to Newfoundland.

The Ireland Newfoundland Trail: A Journey of Plants and People is an exhibition which centres on plants, most of them considered simple plants, many of which border our roadways or live happily in our meadows and sometimes adorn our home gardens. The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage the telling of stories by the viewers as we compare versions to those of others who live an ocean apart.

Included in this exhibition is Emma Bourke, who is showing intricate flameworked glass pieces of plants frequently inform her broader practice. The exhibition continues until Saturday 1st September 2012 at the Garter Lane Gallery in Waterford city.

W: www.facebook.com/EmmaBourkeGlass
W: www.garterlane.ie

UTENSIL; CURRENT APPROACHES TO TABLEWARE, KILKENNY

Utensil; Current approaches to tableware is an exhibition of European applied artists and product designers who present alternative approaches to tableware. The exhibition will feature innovative tableware and accessories with quirky aesthetics, challenging our expectations of domestic products and fusing utility with art for the table. Utensil is presented as part of Kilkenny Arts Festival at the National Craft Gallery and is curated by Angela O'Kelly.


The exhibitors include: Sharon Blakey & Ismini Samanidou | Stuart Cairns | Chien-Wei Chang  | David Clarke | Maike Dahl | Designgoat | Kirsty Eaglesfield  |TheGreenEyl | Simone Ten Hompel  | John Lambe | Nel Linssen| Anders Ljungberg | Geoffrey Mann | Grant McCaig | Hugo Meert| Wiebke Meurer | Cathy Miles | Enya Moore | Jennifer Slattery | Kaori Tatebayashi | Brian Keaney/Tonfisk Design | Debbie Wijskamp | Annabet Wyndham

The exhibition runs until 29th October 2012. On Thursday 30th August an informal exhibition talk will be held at the gallery.

W: http://www.nationalcraftgallery.ie/exhibitions/utensil
HAND MADE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT EXHIBITION, LIMAVADY

Hand Made is a stunning exhibition featuring the work of five high profile contemporary makers: Alison Lowry, Rachel Dickson, Andrea Hayes, Firebox Ceramics, and Welig Crafts. As part of August Craft Month, this exhibition takes place at the Keady Gallery, Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady from the 3rd of August until the 1st of September 2012.

The craftwork exhibited spans glassware, ceramics, textiles, paper sculpture, wood sculpture and more. The curator of the exhibition Desima Connolly (Arts & Cultural Services Officer) states, “The quality of the work you will see speaks volumes about the healthy status of contemporary craft in Northern Ireland. It is important that the artistic excellence and professional dedication of our resident artists is nurtured, showcased and celebrated. I am delighted to have curated this exhibition and further enhance our ongoing support of these five talented makers. This is a wonderful opportunity for craftspeople in the North West to engage with quality production and for anyone to enjoy the absolutely stunning works selected.”

W: http://craftni.org/events/hand-made-at-roe-valley-arts-cultural-centre/
T: 028 7776 0650
E: information@rvacc.co.uk
WORK IN PROGRESS EXHIBITION EXTENDED, NI

The headline exhibition of August Craft Month, Work In Progress showcases applied arts by the six participants on CraftNI's Making IT scheme. The exhibitors are Katie Brown (screen printed textiles), Eamonn Higgins (sculpture), Diane Lyness (silversmith), Alison Lowry (fused glass), Catherine Keenan (blown glass), and Michelle Stephens (weave).

In keeping with the August Craft Month theme, this exhibition aims to offer insight into the individual maker's motivations, processes and methodology. The exhibition includes finished objects, works in progress, sketch books and drawings which give a unique snapshot into the process of making. A video, produced by Adam Frew, has been commissioned to reveal to viewers the person behind the object and the physical nature of fabrication.

The exhibition continues at CraftNI Gallery, Belfast (opposite the Merchant) until the new date of 24th September 2012.

W: http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=5126
W: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
W: www.catherinekeenanglass.com
AOIFE SODEN AND TREVOR HUGHES, THE FLANEUR, DUBLIN

The Flâneur is a recent graduate mixed media exhibition taking place at the Oliver Cornet Gallery, Dublin. The exhibition is curated by Kate Howard and includes pieces by National College of Art and Design graduates Aoife Soden and Trevor Hughes. The exhibition continues until 31st August 2012.  

E: info@olivercornetgallery.com
W: www.oliviercornetgallery.com
 

GLASS WORKSHOP WITH JIYONG LEE, DUBLIN

In this workshop students will focus on understanding various properties of glass material as an artistic medium and learn a variety of cold working processes including cutting, grinding, carving, laminating, and refining and polishing of the surface. The creative possibilities in the workshop will be expended with learning about laminating, adhesives, and general HXTAL lamination set up. Through working on the projects students will explore problem solving in the cold working studio, common mistakes, and efficient ways to cold work glass.

Korean born Jiyong Lee is Head of the Glass program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 2005. He graduated from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology in US, 2000. Having his feet in both cultures also has broadened his personal aesthetics and appreciation for different ways of thinking.  He specializes in cold-working and kiln-forming processes and he has exhibited nationally and internationally.  He lectures and gives demonstrations widely, including the 2007 Glass Art Society Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Cleveland Institute of Art, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Kook-Min University, Seoul, Korea.

The workshop will take place over five days (17th – 21st September 2012), from 10am to 5pm daily. Places will be limited to twelve and the workshop fee is €250, lunch is included. Experience of working with glass is necessary to partake in this workshop.

W: http://www.firestation.ie/skills/schedule/category/masterclass/
GLASS FUSION COURSE AT THE GLASSHOUSE, MAYO

This is a three day course taking place on 1st and 2nd September 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Co. Mayo, for anyone (including absolute beginners) who would like to try their hand at fusing glass together in the kiln. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with the various fusion effects that can be achieved. All materials are included in the price and booking is essential. Contact Linda Mulloy by 27th August 2012 to secure your place.

T: 087 7981123 
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk

STAINED GLASS COURSE AT THE GLASSHOUSE, MAYO

This is a three day course taking place from 24th to 26th August 2012 at The Glasshouse, Westport, Mayo, designed for the beginner. No previous experience or artistic skills are needed. The course will teach glass cutting, soldering, a little bit about design and the two methods of stained glass assembly; leading and copper-foiling. Participants will make three or four panels during the course. All materials are included in the price.

E: hotblueglasshouse@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.blueglasshouse.com
THE GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD

The Golden Fleece Award is an artistic fund established as a charitable bequest by the late Helen Lillias Mitchell. The award aims to support and promote the diversity of contemporary Irish creativity in the arts and crafts. Its mission is to help artists of innovate talent needing support in their careers. Details of all the candidates shortlisted for consideration over the years, and the eventual winners and examples of their work can be seen on the website. The Golden Fleece Award is currently calling for applications for the 2013 award which has a closing date of 23 November 2012. Application forms can also be downloaded via the website. If there are any queries please contact Catherine Martin, Administrator of the Golden Fleece Award.

W: www.goldenfleeceaward.com
T: 086 4087920
E: cmartin@algoodbody.com
INGORGENTA CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) will be supporting a group of leading Irish jewellers to exhibit at Inhorgenta 22nd – 25th February 2013. Interested Irish based designer/ makers are invited to apply to participate in this initiative. The closing date is Friday 7th Sept 2012.

As one of the premier European trade fairs for fine and designer jewellery, this Munich based trade fair attracts over 32,000 buyers from 79 countries – from gallery owners to mainstream jewellery shops. The main markets serviced are Germany, Northern Europe and UK. A number of leading Irish buyers also attend.
This opportunity is open to all CCoI registered makers who are targeting the export market – either retail or gallery – who have a proven track record and who reach the required level of quality.  An independent assessment panel will select the five makers based on applications and submissions of work. All work must be Imagined Designed and Made in Ireland. CCoI reserves the right to audit the authenticity of the work.

W: http://www.inhorgenta.com/en/portal/cn/exhibitor_service
W: http://www.futuremakers.ie/2012/08/14/inhorgenta-2013-call-out/
W: www.ccoi.ie
E: nicola@ccoi.ie
T: 056 7796153
DAVID MANLEY EMERGING ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

The David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Award nurtures the enterprising spirit across the spectrum of the Arts, Business and Social sectors. The Award celebrates its 10th year this year and continues to go from strength to strength. It was established by a group of David Manley’s friends in the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to honour his contribution to, and encouragement and mentoring of entrepreneurs during his short life time.

The overall award winner will receive in excess of €100,000 in consultancy and cash. Each runner-up will also receive a €1,000 cash prize. All nine shortlisted entrepreneurs will receive payroll and accounting software and mentoring support. The deadlines for the receipt of applications is Friday 7th September 2012.

E:mitchell@newmarket.ie
W: ­www.davidmanleyaw­ards.ie­
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART, SALISBURY UNIVERSITY, USA

The Department of Art at Salisbury University, Maryland, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Art, Tenure Track to teach Hot Glass (area of specialization: Hot Glass and 3D Studio).

The primary job duties will involve teaching three hot glass classes per semester with a total of 18 contact hours of teaching per week. Studio and equipment maintenance and the implementation of and adherence to safety protocols will also be required, alongside programme development for glass, active recruitment of majors, advisement, and departmental committee work. The successful candidate will also be expected to utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which will enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum qualification is MFA with an emphasis in hot glass. Preference will be given for prior teaching experience and an active exhibition record. Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 22nd October 2012.

W: http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/

Sunday 12 August 2012

GLASS SOCIETY OF IRELAND COMMITTEE REFORMATION – APPLICATIONS INVITED, IRL

The Glass Society of Ireland provides a network for makers, collectors, students, historians, writers, and enthusiasts in the field of contemporary glass practice. The Society acts as a communication tool, offering people news on glass and related fields. We also hold lectures with glass practitioners and organise larger events every number of years.

As part of the ongoing development of the volunteer-based organisation, the Glass Society of Ireland is currently enlisting members for the reformation of its committee. Each position will be held for a two year period.

The Glass Society of Ireland welcomes expressions of interest from applicants across the country as we venture to build on the Society’s existing objectives and to expand our community and audiences.

The positions available are:

Treasurer
(Financial accountability)

Education Officer
(Co-ordinating, facilitating, & developing Glass Society of Ireland events)

Student Representative
(Liaising between Committee and student bodies)

Membership Co-ordinator
(Building strong relationships and recruiting members)

Development Officer
(Grant application writing)

Media Communications Officer

(Sending fortnightly bulletin and updating blog & social media sites)

To apply, please email your CV and a brief statement explaining which position you are interesting in taking by 31st August 2012.

E: glasssocietyofireland@gmail.com
W: glasssocietyofireland.blogspot.com
THE FIRE STATION SEEKS GLASS EQUIPMENT, DUBLIN

The Fire Station is currently looking for the loan of glass coldworking equipment for a short timeframe in September. We are seeking to locate a wet angle grinder, and a belt sander or a cutting lathe with some diamond cutting wheels from the 5th to the 26th of September. We can organise collection and return. For more information contact Suzannah at suzannah.vaughan@gmail.com.

E: suzannah.vaughan@gmail.com
W: www.firestation.ie
KAREN DONNELLAN SHORTLISTED FOR STANISLAV LIBENSKĂť AWARD

Karen Donnellan has recently been shortlisted for the Stanislav LibenskĂ˝ Award 2012. This will include the presentation of work in the competition catalogue and at the exhibition which will take place at St. George‘s Convent at Prague Castle from 29th September 2012 to 30th November 2012. The curator for this international exhibition is Mgr. Milan Hlaveš, Ph.D., curator of the collection of glass in the Museum of Decorative Arts, Czech Republic.

W: http://www.facebook.com/StanislavLibenskyAward
W: http://www.prazskagalerie.cz/en/stanislav-libensky-award
BLOW A GLASS BUBBLE AT JERPOINT GLASS STUDIOS, KILKENNY ARTS CENTRE

Did you ever want to try glassblowing? We are inviting you to come and have a go! This free event will take place on Friday, August 17th from 10 am to 2 pm facilitated by Rory Leadbetter family member and Master Glassblower, as part of their Kilkenny Arts Festival celebrations. Visitors are always welcome to view the glassblowing but now they can be right in the middle of the action!

Rory will guide participants through the techniques involved in taking a gather from the furnace, controlling the blowing iron and blowing a glass bubble. Each session will take between 10 and 15 minutes and is free of charge although spaces for must be booked in advance by calling Jerpoint on 056 7724350.

During Kilkenny Arts Festival Jerpoint Glass will also host an exhibition of batik paintings by Bernadette Madden entitled “Sunlight & Shadow” and “I Am A Vessel” a collection of painting and sketches by Roisin Leadbetter. Visitors are welcome to come to the studio to view the glassblowing, browse in the adjacent shop and view the exhibitions in the gallery throughout the year.

W: www.jerpointglass.com 
WORK IN PROGRESS FEATURING ALISON LOWRY, NI
Work In Progress is an exhibition of applied arts by the six participants on CraftNI's Making IT scheme. The exhibitors are Katie Brown (screen printed textiles), Eamonn Higgins (sculpture), Diane Lyness (silversmith), Alison Lowry (fused glass), Catherine Keenan (blown glass), and Michelle Stephens (weave).

The exhibition continues at CraftNI (opposite the Merchant) until 31st August 2012.

W: http://craftni.org/events/making-it-work-in-progress/
AOIFE SODEN AND TREVOR HUGHES IN THE FLANEUR

The Flâneur is a recent graduate mixed media exhibition taking place at the Oliver Cornet Gallery, Dublin. The exhibition is curated by Kate Howard and includes pieces by National College of Art and Design graduates Aoife Soden and Trevor Hughes. The exhibition continues until 31st August 2012.  

E: info@olivercornetgallery.com
W: www.oliviercornetgallery.com
KAREN DONNELLAN SOLO EXHIBITION, BUFFALO
Karen Donnellan creates work that is about process and material. Working primarily in glass, her creative method results in an object that is both true to a physical material origin but also suggests a potential for something naturally generated. Works in this solo exhibition entitled Essentia will include those made during a recently completed Bullseye residency. Donnellan is a native of Ireland and MFA candidate at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Essentia will show at the Burchfield Penney Art Centre, Buffalo State College, NY, from 10th August 2012 until 27th January 2013.

T: 00 1 716 878 6011
E: burchfld@buffalostate.edu
W: www.karendonnellan.com
W: www.burchfieldpenney.org
RDS NATIONAL CRAFT COMPETITION AND STUDENT AWARDS
The RDS National Crafts Competition aims to promote the practice of craft in Ireland and to encourage the highest standards of design and technique in both traditional and contemporary craft disciplines. With categories such as ceramics, glass, furniture and textiles, the competition is a unique opportunity for craft workers and designers to have their work appraised by an independent jury of experts and to compete for prestigious awards and prizes.

Catherine Keenan was awarded 1st Prize in the Glass category and also received the National Crafts and Design Fair of Ireland Award. Also exhibiting are Scott Benefield, Aoife Soden, Eva Kelly, Sinead Brennan and Michael Ray. Alison Lowry was awarded 2nd Prize in the Glass category.

2012 RDS National Crafts Competition and Student Art Awards Exhibition
During the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show from August 15-19, an entry fee applies and opening times vary.  

September 21 – October 14                                                                                          
Rathcroghan Visitors Centre, Cruachan AĂ­, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon www.rathcroghan.ie

October 28 - November 18
Castlecomer Discovery Park, The Estate Yard, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny www.discoverypark.ie

W: www.rds.ie
YOUNG & LOVING: RETROSPECTIVE 7-11, NORWAY, FEAT. ALISON LOWRY

From 10th August until 16th September 2012 Alison Lowry will exhibit in Young & Loving: Retrospective 7-11 with at the S12 Galleri & Verksted, Bergen. Through their sculptures, installations, and pictures, the exhibiting artists address a number of themes, such as childhood and recollection (eg. Ingrid Nord’s ‘Sutteklut’ and Alison Lowry’s ‘Found (and lost)’ and ‘What little girls are made of’), body, place, and identity, poetic studies in media and visually philosophical ruminations on the natural sciences (eg. Stine Bidstrup’s ‘Let Your Eyes Be the Invention’ and Julia Malle’s ‘Rhizome’). A common trait amongst these artists is that they play with light and shadow. Another seems to be investigating the relationship between reality and illusion, reality and perception, or reality and dream/memory.

T: 00 47 55 315 310
E: post@s12.no
W: www.s12.no
W: www.alisonlowry.co.uk
RÓISÍN DE BUITLÉAR, RHA ANNUAL EXHIBITION, DUBLIN
 
Showing at the 182nd RHA annual exhibition Ely Place Dublin until 18th August 2012 is Róisín de Buitléar. Her piece in the exhibition entitled Union is a commentary on striking glass workers and the effect of closures of glass manufacturers.

W: http://www.rhagallery.ie/html/exhibitions/exhibit_annual.html
W: www.roisindebuitlear.com
GLASS WORKSHOP WITH JIYONG LEE, DUBLIN

In this workshop students will focus on understanding various properties of glass material as an artistic medium and learn a variety of cold working processes including cutting, grinding, carving, laminating, and refining and polishing of the surface. The creative possibilities in the workshop will be expended with learning about laminating, adhesives, and general HXTAL lamination set up. Through working on the projects students will explore problem solving in the cold working studio, common mistakes, and efficient ways to cold work glass.

Korean born Jiyong Lee is Head of the Glass program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 2005. He graduated from the MFA program at Rochester Institute of Technology in US, 2000. Having his feet in both cultures also has broadened his personal aesthetics and appreciation for different ways of thinking.  He specializes in cold-working and kiln-forming processes and he has exhibited nationally and internationally.  He lectures and gives demonstrations widely, including the 2007 Glass Art Society Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Cleveland Institute of Art, Penland School of Crafts, Pilchuck Glass School, Pittsburgh Glass Center, and Kook-Min University, Seoul, Korea.

The workshop will take place over five days (17th – 21st September 2012), from 10am to 5pm daily. Places will be limited to twelve and the workshop fee is €250, lunch is included. Experience of working with glass is necessary to partake in this workshop.

W: http://www.firestation.ie/skills/schedule/category/masterclass/
AVAILABLE PLACES AT NORTH LANDS, SCOTLAND

Due to cancellation, places have become available on the following classes at Northlands:

Angela Jarman
‘From the Outside In’
29th August to 6th September 2012
Fee: €880

Jacqueline Poncelet
‘Give and Take’
29th August to 6th September 2012
Fee: €800

Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend
‘Painting in the Space of Glass’
11th to 19th September 2012
Fee: €800

2012 Conference ‘Give and Take
8th to 9th September 2012
The conference will explore conceptual and stylistic exchanges over time between different cultures and media. Speakers will include the Master Class leaders and a diverse range of guest speakers, demonstrations, and an evening party. As part of their conference programme, North Lands are also hosting the SGS exhibition ‘Cultural Exchange’ and a number of events will run during the conference as part of the national campaign Glass Games 2012.

W: www.northlandsglass.com
CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART STUDIO ASSISTANTSHIP, USA

The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio is accepting applications for its October 2012 to January 2013 Studio Assistantship term. Applications are due by 10 a.m. on 12th September, 2012.

Volunteer Assistantship
The Studio Assistantship is an educational opportunity designed for students who have completed an initial course of glass study (B.F.A./A.A. or multiple workshops) and are looking to gain practical, professional studio experience in a Museum setting. Studio Assistants will help the studio team with public glass demonstrations, classes, and general operations of the Studio for up to 10 hours a week for four months. The assistantship is unpaid, but offers many benefits including the opportunity to build skills, perform, and teach; studio time; significant discounts on classes; working with world-recognized visiting artists, and the opportunity to participate (commission-free) in the studio’s quarterly art sale. Studio assistants must have prior experience working with hot glass.

Travelling Assistantship
During each four-month session, the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio accepts one Travelling Assistant. The traveller typically comes from afar to participate in this certificate program. The Museum provides a free apartment for this Assistant during the duration of their assistantship. The Traveller has additional responsibility and is expected to have slightly more glass studio experience. Please make a note in your letter of interest if applying specifically for this position. We are now accepting applications for the February – May 2013 term Travelling Position.

W: http://www.chrysler.org/about-the-museum/glass-studio/studio-assistantships/
E: cpotter@chrysler.org
JAMFACTORY ASSOCIATE TRAINING PROGRAM, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

JamFactory is a unique cultural organisation promoting good design and fine craftsmanship through its widely acclaimed studios, galleries and shops. It is an iconic institution within South Australia and is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre for excellence. Since its establishment by the South Australian Government in 1973, JamFactory has been presenting outstanding exhibitions and public programs, nurturing the careers of talented artists, craftspeople and designers and supporting the incomes of entrepreneurial designer-makers.

JamFactory’s Associate Training Program provides high-level skills and business training for artists, craftspeople and designers working in the areas of Ceramics, Glass, Furniture or Metal Design. Associates spend two years developing their own work under the guidance and mentorship of accomplished creative staff while gaining specialised knowledge and expertise through collaborative work on JamFactory projects, products and commissions. Further mentoring and critique is provided through visiting artists and designers and through a process of peer to peer learning.

The deadline for applications is 31st October 2012. Positions must be taken up on 28th January 2013. If you would like to apply, please contact the Creative Director of the studio you are interested in to find out more before submitting a written application.

E: karen.cunningham@jamfactory.com.au
W: http://www.jamfactory.com.au/associate-program.php
WHEATON ARTS FELOWSHIP, PHILADELPHIA

The CGCA Fellowship Program at WheatonArts is a professional level program providing focused and self-directed artists working in glass with a concentrated period of time to work alongside their peers. Fellows work toward a common goal of advancing their careers through the perfection or refinement of techniques needed to develop a new or expanded body of work. The CGCA program is an environment where we provide the facilities, equipment and a technical orientation; however we do not have technical assistance on hand.

Artists have the use of private studios and excellent facilities within a respectful sanctuary of concentrated time. This is an exceptional opportunity for artists to utilize one of the finest facilities of the glass medium, known internationally. Not only do artists get exceptional access to these facilities and various process mediums, but they also receive generous stipends, private studios, technical assistance, comfortable housing and institutional support. In addition, they are embraced by a dedicated and warm staff, all on a beautiful 65-acre campus that is truly a creative sanctuary, just 45 minutes south of Philadelphia.

The application is simple and the jury process exceedingly sensitive and fair. Only ten C.G.C.A. fellowships are given per year but the process is free, easy and surprisingly open. The deadline is 25th October 2012.

W: http://www.wheatonarts.org/creativeglasscenteramerica/fellowshipprogram
SONORAN GLASS SCHOOL ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, ARIZONA

Sonoran Glass School (SGS) is excited to announce their new Artist in Residency (AIR) Programs, available to glass artists, both professional and emerging, between October 2012 and May 2013. The purpose of the residency programs is to provide selected artists with a place to work and the time to develop their glass art and ideas, while supporting the development and growth of Tucson community glass arts education in alignment with SGS’s mission.

AIR Programs will run 3-4 weeks and will involve studio usage, teaching opportunities (1-3 classes per week, or more if preferred), equipment/studio maintenance responsibilities (emerging only), public slide show/demo event(s), exhibition of work created during program, creating 1-2 auction pieces for SGS, living accommodation, and a small stipend.

W: http://www.sonoranglass.org
T:  520-884-7814
E: info@sonoranglass.org
CONTEMPORARY GLASS SOCIETY INVITES SUBMISSIONS TO EXHIBIT, UK

Two important new exhibitions of world-class glass art are about to mark a renewed interest in a medium that beautifully blurs the boundaries between fine art, craft and design.

Hot Glass: new work from the furnace will be dedicated to the best in contemporary blown, hot-worked and sand-cast glass and takes place at London’s Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA) gallery next spring. Hot Glass, a collaboration between CAA and the Contemporary Glass Society, will present a dynamic mix of new work from some of the world’s most talented artists.

New Glass: Ancient Skill, Contemporary Artform
will focus on the skill and creativity of today’s glassmakers in an exhibition at the stunning Blackwell Arts and Crafts house in Bowness-on-Windermere. New Glass, jointly organised with the Lakeland Arts Trust (LAT), will run from January to April next year. It will showcase the best of glassmakers’ skills and artistic vision in synergy with the house and its history. The exhibition will also reveal something of the hidden processes that underpin the glassmaker’s art. Drawings, models and photographic documentation of processes will be presented alongside the work selected for the show.

Both exhibitions are being organised by the Contemporary Glass Society as part of Glass Skills – the second stage of a two-year project to put contemporary glass on the map. The programme began this summer with more than 70 glass events inspired by the Olympic games. Glass Skills follows on with a year-long celebration of the imagination and talent of contemporary glassmakers and their role in keeping ancient skills alive. Artists are now being invited to submit work and proposals.

W: www.cgs.org.uk
AESTHETICA ART PRIZE

The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world and is hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, an internationally recognised art and culture publication. With a portfolio of prizes including a place in the Aesthetica Art Exhibition in 2013, editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine, publication in the Aesthetica Art Anthology and up to £1000 in cash, the Prize is an excellent opportunity for artists at all stages of their careers to share their art with a discerning worldwide audience and raise their profile in the international art scene.

Four shortlisted artists and four student artists will be selected for exhibition in spring 2013. Artists working in across all disciplines are welcome to submit work and the categories for entry include Photographic & Digital Art, Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture, Painting & Drawing, Installation & Performance.

Entry costs £15 and permits the submission of two pieces into any one category. There are no age requirements for the Aesthetica Art Prize and no formal qualifications needed. Art does not need to have been exhibited previously, nor do previous exhibitions preclude your work from selection; however, work submitted must be available for an exhibition in the Spring of 2013. The deadline for entry is 31 August 2012.
 
W:  http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize.htm
AA2A PLACEMENTS 2012/ 2013

The AA2A project offers artists and designer makers the opportunity to undertake a period of research or realise a project using art college facilities e.g. workshops, IT facilities, lending library, and lecture programme. AA2A schemes aim to benefit students and Colleges through their interaction with practising artists.

Access to facilities is free for at least 100 hours, between October 2012 and April 2013 and a materials/travel grant of £220 is usually available. Closing dates for applications vary but all are in September 2012. Applicants must have at least one year professional practice and should be able to work with minimal technical support. Artists on AA2A schemes run from 2009 to 2010 or before can now reapply. AA2A particularly welcomes applications from applicants with disabilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds and non-graduates.

W:  http://www.aa2a.org/colleges