Seattle, WA – The Glass Art Society announces the full line-up and schedule for their next international conference on May 18-21, 2022, in Tacoma, Washington, USA. With over 100 unique presenters representing all methods of working with glass, the newly launched conference schedule features dates, times, and locations for all confirmed presentations, exhibitions, activities, and special events hosted throughout downtown Tacoma.
The 2022 GAS Conference marks the 50th Anniversary of the Glass Art Society. With the theme Between Here and There, the conference will explore the past 50 years of glass, bringing presenters from 17 nations to discuss what the next 50 years hold for making, collecting, and educating. Expecting more than 1,000 attendees across four-days of programming, the conference will include lectures, demonstrations, lecmos (lecture/demonstrations), performances, films, and exhibitions from some of the top artists, educators, researchers, and experts across the globe.
Confirmed presenters include Mark Abildgaard, Jamie Adams, James Akers, Jill Allan, Gregory Alliss, Jeff Ballard, Bryan Beck, Jessie Blackmer, Michael Bokrosh, Mark Bolick, Lothar Bottche, Jane Bruce, Marta Byrdziak, Brandyn Callahan, Steve Ciezki, Devan Coe, Eric Cruze, Jerre Davidson, Einar De La Torre, Jamex De La Torre, Jacci Delaney, Cecile Derel, James Devereux. Laura Donefer, Davin Karlsen Ebanks, Kristin Elliot, Hanne Enemark, Dan Friday, Raya Friday, Don Friedlich, Celia Garland, Marta Gorski, Susan Gott, Terri Grant, Jianyong Guo, Riikka Haapasaari, Brooke Hamling, Davis Hanscom Thal, Josh Hershman, Benny Hill, Alli Hoag, Sean Hogan, Amy Hughes, Christopher Hurley, Katherine Huskie, Rashan Jones, Danielle Kaes, Danille Kaes, Saman Kalantari, Dylan Katz, Su-yeon Kim, Alison Kinnaird, Peter Kuchinke, Aimee LaBelle, Nicolas Laty, Jiyong Lee, Alicia Lomne, Jay Macdonell, Joanna Manousis, Emily Martin, Cedric Mitchell, Kathleen Mitchell, John Moran, Danie Nitardy, James Nole, SharynO’Mara, David Patchen, Kit Paulson, Corey Pemberton, Sara Beth Post, Ann Potter, Angus Power, Laura Quinn, Trenton Quiocho, Georgia Redpath, Amira Rogers, Jamie Marie Rose, Tomo Sakai, Sammamish High School, Nathan Sandberg, Judith Schaechter, Ed Schmid, Edward Schmid, Liesel Schubel, Matteo Seguso, Doug Sheridan, Cathryn Shilling, Preston Singletary, Raven Skyriver, Bibi Smit, Kayla Socha, Ethan Steinman, Megan Stelljes, Dr. Max Stewart, Phirak Suon, Erin Taylor, Kimberly Thomas, Louis Thompson, Galen Turner, James Vella, Grace Whiteside, Arthur Wilson, Steve Wortley, Benjamin Wright, Jinya Zhao.
Travel Tacoma partnered with Museum of Glass to bring the next GAS conference to Tacoma, where presentations, exhibitions, activities, and special events will activate the downtown corridor across four days. Conference venues include Museum of Glass, Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Area 253 Glassblowing, Corning Museum of Glass (Roadshow at LeMay: America’s Car Museum), Tacoma Art Museum, and LeMay: America’s Car Museum.
“We have gathered an outstanding line-up of presenters this year that showcases the diversity of our community and medium,” says Brandi P. Clark, Executive Director of Glass Art Society. “We are thrilled to be finally meeting together in person for the first time since 2019, and Tacoma has been the perfect setting to make this milestone and our 50th anniversary celebration something truly special.”
“Tacoma celebrates glass artists and all artists as they come together in the spirit of community and expression,” said Dean Burke, President, and CEO of Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports. “This partnership and collaboration is a visionary one, ready to welcome the biggest names in the industry to our city.”
“Museum of Glass opened nearly 20 years ago to celebrate the region’s importance in the world of glass. We host artists from around the world, introduce the public to the art of glassmaking, and inspire youth through innovative education programs, said Debbie Lenk, Executive Director, Museum of Glass. “The conference is a wonderful moment to welcome the GAS community and showcase Tacoma’s place in glass history past and present – including Museum of Glass and other gems like Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Tacoma Museum District, and Hilltop Artists.”
The newly launched conference schedule features dates, times, and locations for all confirmed presentations, exhibitions, activities, and special events. Visit glassart.org for more information.
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ABOUT GLASS ART SOCIETY
The Glass Art Society (GAS) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1971 whose mission is to connect, inspire, and empower all facets of the global glass community. The Society strives to stimulate communication among artists, educators, students, collectors, gallery and museum personnel, art critics, manufacturers, and all others interested in and involved with the production, technology, and aesthetics of glass. Our long-term vision is to create one unified glass community.
ABOUT TRAVEL TACOMA – MT. RAINIER TOURISM AND SPORTS
Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports is the official destination marketing organization for Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. Accredited by Destinations International. For more information, visit www.TravelTacoma.com.
ABOUT MUSEUM OF GLASS
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Museum of Glass is a premier contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking in the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio. Opened in 2002, the Museum has established a reputation for hosting impactful and engaging artist residencies, organizing nationally traveling exhibitions, and creating unique programs for visitors while building a growing permanent collection chronicling the development of modern and contemporary glass. Museum of Glass provides an environment for artists and the public to ignite creativity, fuel discovery, and enrich their lives through glass and glassmaking. Museum of Glass is a non-profit organization sponsored in part by the City of Tacoma Arts Commission, ArtsFund, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, The Dimmer Family Foundation, and the Driscoll Foundation.
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