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Conference
- What is the Glass Art Society conference?
- When and where is the next Glass Art Society conference?
- When will conference registration materials be available?
- Do you have to be a member of the Glass Art Society to attend the conference?
- Can I bring my spouse, kids, next door neighbor, ect. to the conference?
- Can I volunteer at the Glass Art Society conferences?
- What is the work exchange program?
- How does one get to lecture/demonstrate at a Glass Art Society Conference?
- How does one become a vendor in the Technical Display at the conference?
- What can I expect from an annual GAS conference?
- How can I get more information on the upcoming conference?
What is the Glass Art Society conference?
The Glass Art Society holds an annual conference to bring together an international community of glass enthusiasts and artists from every discipline of glass. It is an opportunity for members to network with each other in various capacities: artists connect with gallery owners and others, collectors can meet their favorite artists, technical manufacturers and suppliers show customers the latest innovations. Through demonstrations, lectures, and panel discussions, members can learn new techniques and technical advances to further their skills. The conference is an occasion to become involved in the glass world and make important contacts.
When and where is the next Glass Art Society conference?
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
2009 - The Glass Art Society's 39th Annual Conference will be held in Corning, NY June 11-14, 2009. The theme of the 2009 conference is "Local Inspiration, Global Innovation". Proposals for 2009 conference lectures, demos, and panels are now being accepted. To submit a proposal, visit the GAS website at "GAS 2009 Conference Corning, NY" to download the entry form. The deadline for 2009 proposals is December 1, 2007.
When will conference registration materials be available?
Conference brochures will be mailed in December for the upcoming conference. If you are not in our database and would like to receive a brochure, please contact the GAS office.
Do you have to be a member of the Glass Art Society to attend the conference?
Registration is open to all members of the Glass Art Society. If you are not a current member, you can join GAS when you register. Registration forms will be available in the conference brochure and in the conference section of this website in December. Please fill out the form and send it to our office via mail or fax, or online. We are unable to accept registration by phone. For the 2008 conference, you must be a member of the Glass Art Society.
Can I bring my spouse, kids, next door neighbor, ect. to the conference?
The GAS conference is open to all current members and to those who become members through conference registration. However, there are many fun things in the host city/town to keep your loved ones occupied while you participate in the conference.
Can I volunteer at the Glass Art Society conferences?
More than 200 people are needed in the days leading up to and during the conference. Volunteer and work exchange participation allows GAS to keep conference fees affordable for everyone, enriches your conference experience, and saves you money. We need volunteers for pre- and post-conference work as well as during the conference. Information will be available in the conference brochure and in the conference section of this website in December.
What is the work exchange program?
The work exchange program allows participants to attend the GAS conference at a reduced rate, in exchange for 12 hours of work. Work exchange participants who miss their work assignments during the conference will be held responsible to pay the full conference fee. Please contact the GAS office for the work exchange application.
How does one get to lecture/demonstrate at a Glass Art Society Conference?
The current procedure works like this: A year and a half ahead of the conference there is a call for proposals (lecture/panel/demonstration/other). This can be a proposal for yourself, or a proposal of what you would like to have as a part of the program. A form/guideline for proposals for the 2009 Corning, NY conference is available on our website at "GAS 2009 Conference Corning, NY". The deadline for 2009 proposals is December 1, 2007. A form will also be included in the November/December 2007 issue of our GASnews newsletter, due in homes early November.
Just after the proposal deadline a book of the proposals is prepared for each member of the GAS Board of Directors. The proposals are read and rated. A year before the conference the Board of Directors meets at the conference site and plans the conference using the proposal book. After the planning meeting, presenters are contacted as soon as possible and invited to participate and, after accepting, a formal contract is prepared. Please contact the GAS office with additional questions about submitting a conference proposal.
How does one become a vendor in the Technical Display at the conference?
Technical Display is a market where one can find the newest and best equipment, supplies, services, publications and educational materials at GAS's annual conference.
All Technical Display exhibitors must be current members of GAS. Technical Display general information is printed in the conference brochure and posted in the conference section of this web site as soon as it is available. Please contact the GAS office with additional questions about becoming a vendor at the Technical Display.
What can I expect from an annual GAS conference?
Each year's offerings are posted on our web site 6 months before the conference is scheduled to take place. There are a wide variety of events to satisfy many interests. If the information for the upcoming conference is not yet posted, please check out past conference information here.
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How can I get more information on the upcoming conference?
A full conference brochure will be available on the Glass Art Society web site in December 2007. For additional information, contact the Glass Art Society office at 206-382-1305 or at info@glassart.org.
