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Advertising Opportunities
You can advertise with the Glass Art Society through our newsletter, Resource Guide or Journal. See below for complete details.
GAS News: The Glass Art Society Newsletter
To reserve an ad in the newsletter, please print and fax (206-382-2630) or mail in a signed 2008 GAS News Reservation Form.
GAS News is sent six times a year to all members of the Glass Art Society (approx. 3,000) and to any potential member requesting information (around 50 a month; more in the months immediately preceding a conference).
Discounts: Advertisers receive a 20% discount on their third ad and 30% off their sixth ad in the newsletter within the 2007 calendar year. Corporate level GAS members receive 10% off one ad per membership year.
Reservations: Ad reservations are made based on availability, as space is limited. Advertisers who have reserved and paid for an ad in advance have priority. To reserve an ad, please contact the GAS office for an ad reservation form, or download the form above.
2008 Newsletter Ad Rates (for GAS members. Non-members add 20% to these rates.)
| SIZE | SPECIFICATIONS | COST* | COST: 3rd ad | COST: 6th ad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 page: | 3"w x 5"h (127mm x 76mm) | $300 | $240 | $210 |
| 1/6 page: | 3"w x 7 1/2"h (190mm x 76mm) | $400 | $320 | $280 |
| 1/4 page: | 6-3/8 ”w x 5”h (127mm x 162mm) | $500 | $400 | $350 |
| 1/3 page: | 6-3/8”w x 7-1/2”h (190mm x 162mm) | $600 | $480 | $420 |
2008 Newsletter Issues and Deadlines
| Issue | Ad Reservations Due | Ad/Payment Due | In-home Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| January/February 2008 | October 25, 2007 | November 1, 2007 | early January 2008 |
| March 2008 | December 7, 2007 | December 15, 2007 | early March 2008 |
| April/May 2008 | January 25, 2008 | February 1, 2008 | early April 2008 |
| June/July/August 2008 | March 25, 2008 | April 1, 2008 | early June 2008 |
| September/October 2008 | June 25, 2008 | July 1, 2008 | early September 2008 |
| November/December 2008 | August 25, 2008 | September 1, 2008 | early November 2008 |
Newsletter Ad Formats: *Black and white only. *Digital ads only, as Mac-formatted, 300 dpi TIFFS or JPEGs or as PDF files.
*If you do not have an ad prepared, we would be happy to help you design one for an additional fee.
Newsletter Classified Ads: Classified ads in GAS News are free to GAS members. For non-members, there is a $25 fee for a maximum of 40 words. Classified ad submission deadlines are the same as ad/payment deadlines above.
To reserve an ad in the newsletter, please print and send in a signed 2008 GAS News Advertising Reservation Form. For a program to view Adobe pdf files go here.
NEW! GAS DIRECTORY & RESOURCE GUIDE
The GAS Directory & Resource Guide is a new publication that combines the Resource Guide and the Membership Roster. This 'yellow pages'-type directory will include all GAS Member contact information, and the ads for the manufacturers, suppliers, galleries, publications, schools, etc. that are important to you.
If you represent a school or gallery, manufacture products related to glass art, or publish for the glass artist, collector, critic or curator, placing a half-page or full-page ad in this publicaiton is a great opportunity to gain visibility for your program or product in a reference guide that will be used year-round by all GAS members.
Download the GAS Directory & Resource Guide Ad Reservation Form, and fax it to us at 206-382-2630 to reserve your ad now!
Resource Guide advertisers receive 10% off Journal advertising rates.
| SIZE | SPECIFICATIONS | COST* |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 page: | 4.5"w x 3.5"h (120mm x 88.9mm) | $200 |
| Full page: | 4.5"w x 7.375"h (120mm x 190.5mm) | $350 |
| 2 page spread: | 4.5”w x 7.375”h (120mm x 190.5mm) (each page)(gutter cannot be crossed) |
$600 |
Ad Formats (black and white only)
Please contact the GAS office for acceptable ad formats. No emailed ads will be accepted.
For information on acceptable formats for your ad, please download the
2008 Advertising Rates and Specs Form
Resource Guide Ad deadlines:
February 15, 2008 Space reservations and payment due
April 30, 2008 Camera-ready art due at GAS office
Journal
The Journal documents our annual conference through text and photos. It is sent to all current members and back issues are ordered throughout the year from individuals, libraries and schools. It has become an invaluable document of the progress and evolution of contemporary glass art. 2007 Technical Display participants or 2007 GAS Directory & Resource Guide advertisers receive 10% off the 2007 Journal ad rates (maximum discount 10%). To reserve an ad in the Journal, please print and fax (206-382-2630) or mail in a signed 2008 GAS Journal Reservation Form.
BLACK & WHITE
| Size | Specification | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Half Page | 7” w x 4-1/2” h (177mm x 114 mm) | $500 with 10% discount $450 |
| Full Page (no bleed) |
7” w x 9-3/4” h (177 mm x 247 mm) |
$700 with 10% discount $630 |
| Double Page | Double full page size (above) | $1,200 with 10% discount $1080 |
| Size | Specification | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page | Please call to | $1,700 with 10% discount $1530 |
| Half Page | determine availability | $900 with 10% discount $810 |
Journal Ad Formats:
All camera ready copy should be the exact size of the ad.
Black and white ads:
Camera ready art, negatives, photostats and disks accepted (see disk specifications below.) 150 line screen.
Color ads:
We accept final film, right reading, emulsion side down, one piece per color, each identified. Final film for 4-color ads must be accompanied by a color key, proof, or cromalin. 150-line screen for 4-color film. But please call first to check availability before ordering your art.
Digital Ad Specs:
The Journal is printed on uncoated paper - adjust output levels accordingly. Supply a laser print of composed ad for reference (to match type output).
| Platform | Software | Fonts | Resolution | Images |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC files (preferred*) | PageMaker 6.5** or InDesign 1.5***. Freehand***, or Adobe Acrobat PDF**** | All fonts used in ad must be on disk | Image needs to be 400 ppi at actual size (Printer uses 200 line screen) | Color photographs/artwork should be saved as CMYK (not RGB) with a match print provided for reference. |
*If Mac files are provided, the same elements must be included but we cannot be held responsible for errors.
**Adobe Acrobat PDFs are the preferred file type for ads with images if imbedded images are 400 ppi at correct print size, CMYK with color match provided
***A Freehand or Illustrator .eps file will work for type only ads, with all fonts provided.
****We cannot be held responsible for ads submitted as Quark files.
• Submit a laserprint of composed ad for reference (to match type output)
• EMAILED ADS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you have a very large file, please send a disk.
Journal Ad Deadline:
August 15, 2008 Ad reservation due
August 30, 2008 Printer-ready art and payment in full due
PLEASE NOTE: You will be billed for any extra designer or printer time required for your ad if it is submitted incorrectly. This applies to all three publications. Thank you for understanding.
For Payment options go here.
