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Apprenticeships
Apprentice at Banana Factory Hot Glass Studio The BFHG
Tech Apprentice Program was created for students who have
finished studying glass in university degree programs. It offers
two primary experiences; 1) a chance to continue working
with the medium and create a post-collegiate body of work
2) real-world job experience maintaining and running a large
scale glass studio. Tech apprenticeships not to exceed one year.
Apprentices will work 30 hours/week as a studio tech and have
10 hours/week to focus on making their own work. Apprentices
are provided with housing and a stipend of $400 monthly.
Tech apprentices should leave BFHG with the basic knowledge
necessary to build, run, and/or work in any glass studio. The
apprenticeship will train individuals in proper operation and
maintenance of equipment in all studios, as well as give them
experience in day to day operation of a facility that caters to
glassworkers of all skill levels. Wherever possible, tech apprentices
will be included in troubleshooting problems regarding
equipment as well as renter special needs. Tech apprentices will
interface with our renter public and be expected to occasionally
oversee studios on their own. Individuals wishing to apply for
this position should submit a cover letter, resume, statement
of intent, and 5-10 portfolio images in slide or CD form to:
The Hot Glass Studio at the Banana Factory, 25 W 3rd St,
Bethlehem, PA, 18015, Tel: 610-332-1300, Fax: 610-861-2644,
jharmon@fest.org, www.bananafactory.org
Call for Papers
Glass Processing Days The 10th biannual Glass Processing
Days welcomes your proposals for non-commercial, industrial
or industrial-scientific presentations by 10 October 2006. The
guiding theme for conference is green values. This and much
more are covered in sessions under four main categories: Glass
Processing, Use of Glass, Automotive and Changing markets.
GPD will be held June 15-18 in Tampere, Finland. Contact:
TAMGLASS Ltd. Oy / GPD Glass Processing Days, Vehmaistenkatu
5, Tampere, 33730, Finland, Tel: +358 3 382 3280, Fax: +358 3 382
3285, gpd@glassfiles.com, www.glassprocessingdays.com
Calls to Artists
ArtNetwork Cover Contest ArtNetwork is accepting entries
for the 15th edition cover contest. Fine artists with two- or
three-dimensional artwork may apply. The grand-prize winner
willl have his/her artwork showcasedon the front cover of this
fine art directory, which is sent to more than 7,000 art world
professionals. Deadline is September 15. For an application
or Contact: ARTNETWORK, PO Box 1360, Nevada City, CA, 95959,
Tel: 530-470-0862, Fax: 530-470-0256, info@artmarketing.com,
www.artmarketing.com
Craft Forms 2006 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition
Contemporary Craft takes place Dec. 1, 2006 - Jan. 24, 2007.
Juror: $3,000 + Cash Awards & Group or Solo Exhibitions.
All Craft Media. Entry Fee: $25. Deadline: Sept. 26, 2006.
Contact: Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave, Wayne,
PA, 19807, Tel: 610-688-3553, Fax: 610-995-0478,
nancy@wayneart.org, www.wayneart.org
New Glass Review 28 The Corning Museum of glass invited all
glassmakers, artists, designers and companies to participate in
the New Glass Review 28. Only glass design and made between
Oct. 1 2005 and Sept.15, 2006 maybe submitted for this annual
survey. Submit three color slides or digital images by Oct. 1,
2006 with $15 entry fee. Send to New Glass Review, Curatorial
Department, The Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way,
Corning, NY, 14830.
Ornament Extravaganza Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass invites
entries for their “Ornament Extravaganza”. Unique, one-of-akind,
and limited edition contemporary glass ornaments wanted.
Submit photos/slides, descriptions and prices. Deadline for
entries is Sept. 22nd. Show dates: Nov. 18 - Dec. 30. No fee.
Insurance. For details or for more information send an SASE to:
Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass, 5100 Belt Line Rd #820, Dallas, TX,
75254, Tel: 972-239-7957/ 888-865-2228, Fax: 972-239-7998,
Artglass@KittrellRiffkind.com, www.kittrellriffkind.com
Physical Presence and The Project Room All entry forms and
images for Physical Presence are due Jan. 19, 2007 with an
exhibition scheduled April 20 - Aug. 5, 2007. Applications for
are due Dec. 15, 2006 with the exhibition calendar TBA.
Contact: Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa Arts Center, Mesa,
AZ, 85211, Tel: 480-644-6501, www.mesaartscenter.com
Premiere Portfolio Applications Absolutearts.com, the
Internet’s most successful arts website, is accepting applications
for the Premiere Portfolio - an online sales/marketing tool
for artists around the world. The Premiere Portfolio aids an
elite group of artists in promoting their work via the Internet.
Your art will be exposed to millions of visitors on the wwar.com
and absolutearts.com websites and newsletter. Upload up to
1,000 images, your statement, gallery representation, exhibition
history, reviews, commissions, collections, and other links.
Use e-invitations and guestbook features to keep your potential
buyers involved. Email from your personal address directly
linked to your portfolio. Sell your art through World Wide
Arts Resources’ credit card processing services. Promote your
work with this marketing tool designed specifically for the
professional artist. For a US $25 jury fee and an affordable
yearly membership of US $75, you, the serious artist, can now
effectively promote your art online. Requirements are 4 images,
a bio and artist statement. Artists who are not selected receive
a Regular Portfolio for 6 months. (US $18 at regular price).
Contact: World Wide Arts Resources, 3678 Loudon St,
Granville, OH, 43023, Tel: 740-587-3326, Fax: 740-587-4103,
artnews@absolutearts.com, www.absolutearts.com
Seeking Ornament Auction Donations The Hot Glass Studio at
the Banana Factory in Bethlehem Pennsylvania will host a gala
event Fire and Ice to help establish visiting artist program and
fund special glass programs for at-risk youth. Your donation to
the Fire and Ice Ornament Auction helps to fund the operation
of the Hot Glass Studio at the Banana Factory, the only hot glass
studio in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Your donation supports
our B-Smart Glass program which features hot glass instruction
for at-risk youth and the creation of a visiting artist in residence
program. As an ornament auction donor your name will be
listed in our Fire and Ice 2006 Program Guide and on the
Banana Factory website. Delivery Date: Week of Sept.25, 2006.
Contact: The Hot Glass Studio at the Banana Factory, 25 W 3rd
St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, Tel: 610-332-1300, Fax: 610-861-2644,
jharmon@fest.org, www.bananafactory.org
For Rent
Two Studios for Rent I have two work studios available for rent
in Redfern/Sydney, Australia, on the first floor. Approx. 30+ m 2 .
The building is pretty funky, high ceilings, timber floors,
goods lift,loading dock, on the first floor, back to base security,
intercoms to the front door, and air-conditioning. Only $185
per week plus GST. If you know of anybody looking for a work
space please let them know. We also have a glass blowing
and forming studio down stairs. Contact: Diffuse... Glass...
Light... Works, 15 Woodburn St, Redfern, Sydney, NSW, 2030,
Australia, Tel: +61 02 8399 3899, Fax: +61 02 8399 3833,
michelle@diffuse.com.au, www.diffuse.com.au
For Sale
Glory Hole for Sale 22” Glory Hole, brand new, just built.
3 doors, two burners, eclipse low pressure proportional mixer,
reduction pedal, lining is 2 1/2” IFB, brick lining is backed by
3” of ceramic fiber, three part refractory heat retaining ring, door
molds included, 6” casters $6. Suzanne Guttman Glass, PO Box
1030, Langley, WA, 98260, Tel: 360-321-2330, Fax: 360-321-2585,
Suzanne@GuttmanGlass.com, www.SuzanneGuttmanGlass.com
Sandblasters for Sale Two 2005 SCM Jet Stream Passer
Sandblasters w/100 lb. pressure pots For engraving and
etching. Asking $4500 or best offer. Contact: 64 N Central Dr,
O’Fallon, MO, 63366, Tel: 800-467-0690, Fax: 636-281-0511,
stl8@rtrservices.com, www.rtrservices.com
Vitrolite for Sale I have vitrolite for sale. 24”x24” slate/powder
blue, jade, off white/cream. Contact: Pearl Glassworks Ltd.,
1237 E Main St, Rochester, NY, 14609, Tel: 585-381-0822,
mpg@pearlglassworks.com, www.pearlglassworks.com
Grants/ Residencies
Artists in Residence at Pittsburgh Glass Center Oct. 2 is the
deadline to apply for residencies at the open, comprehensive
glass studio and gallery. PGC offers many residency tracks that
provide support to artists to practice or discover glassmaking,
create new work or develop work for an exhibition. Residencies
include: The Artist as Catalyst residency attracts innovation to
Pittsburgh by supporting the work of mid-career glass artists
working outside of Pittsburgh, The Bridge Artist program
provides support to artists working outside of the medium of
glass, providing an opportunity to explore a new material and
create a body of work with the help of a master glass artist, The
Community Artist residency track makes connections between
PGC and its communities in order to create situations that bring
unconventional audiences to view, discuss and interact with
works of art. To apply for a residency at Pittsburgh Glass Center,
artists must complete an application; submit an artist statement
and biography; plus submit images of their work by Oct. 2, 2006
Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206,
Tel: 412-365-2145, ext 206, janet@pittsburghglasscenter.org,
www.pittsburghglasscenter.org
Resident Artist Program Living Arts Centre program provides
opportunities for a blend of recent graduates of arts and design
institutions as well as mid-career artists to create, learn, and
exchange ideas in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative studio
environment. Contact: Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr,
Mississauga, ON, L5B 4B8, Canada, Tel: 905-306-6161,
Fax: 905-306-6101, samantha.pawley@livingarts.on.ca,
www.livingartscentre.ca
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CRAFTBOSTON 2007 Applications now available! CRAFT-
BOSTON Exhibition and Sale will take place March 30- April 1,
2007 at the Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA. Work will
be juried based on originality, execution of design, technique
and craftsmanship, creative use of materials and aesthetic
qualities. Applications will be accepted though Sept. 8 and
are now available online, 2006. Contact: The Society of Arts &
Crafts, 175 Newbury St, Boston, MA, 02116, Tel: 617-266-1810,
bgerstein@societyofcrafts.org, www.societyofcrafts.org
Miami Beach Festival of the Arts Feb. 10 -11, 2007, Miami
Beach, FL. The 33nd Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
will begin accepting applications this summer. The festival is a
juried competition in Ceramics, Drawing/Printing, Fine Crafts,
Fine Jewelry, Glass, Mixed Media, Photography, Painting,
Sculpture, and Watercolor offering cash prizes of $500 to each
category and a $1500 grand prize. Although we do usually
have a number of Canadian artists participate, glass has
been somewhat underrepresented in recent years so we are
making a general effort to seek more entries in this category.
Application deadline Oct. 15. Contact: Miami Beach Festival
of the Arts, Tel: 305-865-4147, nbdc@gonorthbeach.com,