CALL FOR ENTRIES


ISGB invites its members to create a bead that answers one of two questions: What lies beneath? When is it actually what is on the outside that counts?

For centuries, beadmakers have been answering these questions, consciously or not, with every design decision they have made. Some artisans have melted glass in layers to create visible depth. An artist may choose to encase a bit of metal, or perhaps some strategically placed reactive glass. Other artists prefer to decorate the exterior of their bead with enamels or complex stringer work. What happens when you add glass to the face of the bead? Six big dots might give a bead a whimsical feel, whereas sixty little dots might impart a sense of decadence. What happens when you take glass away? Maybe your jar of etching cream and your sandblaster got together to give your once 'plain-Jane' bead a total makeover. Maybe you took a trip to Italy and you are dying to show off your new battuto skills.

Whatever your pleasure, we think there’s something in this for everyone.

DETAILS

Surface is a juried exhibit that will open at the 2011 Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Designed especially for the Show, it is another part of the continuing relationship between Bead&Button, ISGB, artists, students, collectors, exhibitors and writers who come together for this amazing annual event in celebration of the many facets of art that unite us all. Surface represents our fifth year of presenting extraordinary glass exhibitions with the Bead&Button Show.

This is your chance to put your work in front of some people who really, really love beads! Artists of all career stages are encouraged to apply, from emerging artists to those with established careers.

The deadline is March 15. To apply, artists should send a completed application, entry fee, and digital image of their bead. Artists may submit as many beads as they like for the competition, however a maximum of one bead per artist will be selected for the final exhibit. Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 31 and winning entries need to be received no later than April 13. Please direct questions to Sarah Riggle, ISGB Administrator at admin @ isgb.org (remove spaces) or call 614-222-2243.

Click here to download the application form.