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1st Place Winner
Susan otto-Bain, Canada
Eternal Venice
Your Bead for Venice is the international competition for beadmakers around the world who are inspired by the tradition of Venetian beadmaking. This is a collaboration between the ISGB, the Comitato per la Salvaguardia dell’Arte delle Perle di Vetro Veneziane and Perliers d'Art de France. From all the entries, 20 finalists were selected by a jury. All the finalists' beads will be on display from September 13th until January 6th 2026.
Learn how he used the Elizabeth Blood Emerging Artists Scholarship to reach new heights. Learn how you can apply for the Emerging Artists Scholarship opportunity available to any ISGB member!
ISGB members register for the conference with the ISGB membership discount code found in your membership Portal!
Early registration open until December 31, 2025 or the first 200 to apply. ISGB Members register for the same cost as a Gas members
Full List of 2026 Presenters available HERE
By combining our efforts within one conference, we’re opening doors to exciting collaborations, creative innovation, and global connection.
The mission of the ISGB is to preserve the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass bead making and glass working techniques; promote educational initiatives and professional development; and encourage innovative use of complementary media among artists and craftspeople.
Significant discounts and content available for all ISGB active members
Available Anytime, Anywhere, Forever
Learn More HERE
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
Glass Bead Evolution is a magazine created by beadmakers for beadmakers, and is inclusive of other mediums. Every issue features a complementary medium while maintaining an emphasis on glass.
Glass Bead Evolution provides its readership robust content that includes insight into artists' private worlds, tours of fascinating venues, tips and techniques for both glass and complementary mediums, a showcase of exquisite work, and reviews of tools, materials, tutorials, and books.
Back issues are available.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
ISGB Members and Non-members: You are invited to submit your work in conjunction with our membership challenges for the opportunity to be published in our premier publication the Glass Bead Evolution.
ISGB membership offers prize opportunities by joining the corresponding membership Challenges!
