Indelible: A Collection of Personal Narratives Expressed in Art Glass Beads

In everyone’s lives are moments that stand out, moments that we remember more clearly than others. We can call these certain memories to mind as if they happened just yesterday, no matter how much time passes. What makes these moments unforgettable may vary greatly. Maybe it was doing something for the first time or for the last time. Perhaps it was an entirely commonplace occurrence but one day, that one day in particular, something different happened. These are the moments that become etched in our memory permanently. Sometimes, all it can take to transport us back to that moment is a smell, a word, or a sound, and we can play that memory over and over again in our mind’s eye.

Reach back into your memory. Pluck out the details from one of your most memorable or special experiences. Take those sights and sounds and translate them into glass! Paint a picture of that memory using glass beads as your brushstrokes and jewelry as your canvas. Turn that special memory into a wearable work of art.

This is an opportunity for ISGB members to participate in a special exhibition that will open in conjunction with our twentieth anniversary Gathering in Bellevue/Seattle, Washington. Jewelry can include but is not limited to components such as seed beads, fine metal, PMC, fibers, etc. Multiple mediums are encouraged; however the main focus of your piece should be hand-crafted glass bead(s). Members may choose to work solo or with partners of their choice. 

The details:

• The entry deadline will be March 16, 2012. The entry fee is $35 for your 1st submission; additional entries are $25 each. This fee is due along with the photographs of your piece by the deadline date. No exceptions, please. 
• Should you decide to participate with a partner or partners, you will be responsible for contacting, confirming, and collaborating directly with your partner(s). You will need to meet all deadlines and participate in the project directly with your partner(s).
• ISGB and independent representatives will jury the exhibit. ISGB will notify you regarding acceptance.
• You are responsible for the cost of all materials.
• You must be a current paid member of ISGB to participate in Indelible. Your partner, however, is not required to be a member.
• Each entry must be a wearable work of art. 
• All pieces accepted into the exhibit will be professionally photographed for an exhibit catalog and promotions. Artists may request a copy of their exhibit photograph for their personal use with proper photo credit.

To participate, download the entry form available online as a Word doc or PDF.  

We hope you will participate in this exciting exhibit! 

Questions? Contact Sarah Riggle at admin @ isgb.org (remove the spaces) or 614.222.2243.