Preparing Your Presentation Proposal - Glass Art Society

Preparing Your
                                                                   Presentation Proposal
                                50TH ANNUAL GAS CONFERENCE
                                 MAY 19TH - 22ND | TACOMA, WA
The 2021 GAS Conference marks the 50th Anniversary of the Glass Art Society bringing together the international
glass community. GAS 2021 in Tacoma will explore the past 50 years of glass and celebrate our community like
never before! We will also examine and discuss what the next 50 years holds for making, collecting, and
educating as we all continue to navigate the international effects of 2020.

GAS invites you to share your experiences and expertise with the international glass
community in support of GAS’s mission to encourage excellence, advance education,
promote appreciation, and support the development of the worldwide community of
artists who work with glass.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
GAS is looking for diverse and engaging proposals
from artists, educators, curators, researchers, and
more. We want to bring together demos, lecmos,
lectures, panels, and performances that:

  • Explore techniques and collaborations in all
    areas of glass, such as:
       o Hot
       o Cold + Engraving
       o Flameworking
       o Neon + Plasma
       o Kiln + Mold-making
  • Explore different stages of career development
    or involvement in the glass community,
    including:
       o Emerging
       o Mid-Career
       o Established Professionals
  • Showcase presenters from around the world,
    especially:
       o Africa
       o Asia
       o Eastern Europe
       o Other Underrepresented Communities
  • Highlight artists or organizations that increase
    visibility for BIPOC creativity and voices.
  • Present ideas that are relevant to the glass
    community and speak to current trends and
    issues related to glass making and study.

 Glass Art Society | 2208 NW Market Street, Suite 200 | Seattle, Washington 98107 | (206) 382-1305 | glassart.org

PRESENTER DETAILS
Types of Presentations
  • Demonstrations (Demos): 1.5-hour presentations feat. demonstrations of hot, cold, flame, & neon glassmaking.
  • Lecture/Demonstrations (Lecmos): 1.5-hour presentations featuring a combination of a lecture, with
    pre-made materials, and live a demonstration. Most appropriate for kiln-working, mold-making, etc.
    showcasing the steps/process of making more time-consuming pieces.
  • Lectures: 1-hour presentations, from emerging artists to educators & established professionals & curators.
  • Panels: 1.5-hour presentations featuring panels of artists, experts, and educators who bring innovative &
    unique glass topics to the stage.
  • Other (films, performances, workshops, etc.): up to 1.5-hour presentations that show the diversity of the
    glass art community.

Key Dates & Selection Process
Proposal Applications Open: June 8, 2020 at 12:00 am PDT
Submission Deadline: July 19, 2020 at 11:59 pm PDT
Each proposal must be complete and instructions must be fully followed in order to be considered. The GAS
Board of Directors and Site Committee co-chairs will review all submissions that meet the requirements.
Proposals will be scored using a 1-7 scale. If selected, a notification of acceptance and instructions on how to
proceed will be sent via Submittable.com. For inquiries, please call 206-382-1305, or e-mail jenna@glassart.org.

Honorariums
Every presenter is given one complimentary conference pass (unless otherwise noted). Honorariums are
determined by type of presentation and are dispersed after the Conference. If you would like to donate all or
part of your honorarium back to GAS, you will be able to do so on your Service Agreement.
   • Demos - $400 total honoraria (plus 1 complimentary conference pass for assistant).
   • Lecmos - $400 total honoraria
   • Lectures - $400 total honoraria
   • Panels - $250 honorarium for moderator, $200/panelist (max. 3 panelists)
   • Other - determined by presentation
*All honorariums are confirmed in Service Agreements by the GAS office.

Travel & Accommodation
Travel and accommodations during the conference are the
responsibility of each presenter. Please visit the website for
recommendations.

Co-Presenters
Presentations typically have 1-3 presenters. Panels are allotted 1
moderator with up to 3 additional panelists. Before submitting a
proposal with one or multiple co-presenters, verify their willingness
to participate and travel. Also, note presenters should be able to
give their presentation in English or have a translator present.
*Please note, additional presenters do not receive an
additional honorarium.

Additional Requirements
Conference lecmo presenters, lecturers, and panel moderators
are required to submit a 1000-1400-word article based on their
presentation for the 2021 GAS Conference Journal.

Glass Art Society | 2208 NW Market Street, Suite 200 | Seattle, Washington 98107 | (206) 382-1305 | glassart.org

GAS MEMBERSHIP
You do not need to be a GAS member to submit a presentation proposal or to present at the conference.
There is the opportunity to have membership fees withdrawn from your presenter honorarium. Your membership
would become active after the Conference.

Membership Questions? E-mail membership inquiries to Kristenf@glassart.org

WRITING YOUR PROPOSAL
Every year, the Glass Art Society brings together the international community of glass artists and enthusiasts and
provides diverse opportunities for members to make contacts, learn new techniques, and have fun together.
Proposals should be inclusive of diverse artistic and professional identities within the glass community.
Successful proposals will put forth presentations that highlight specific techniques, encourage innovation, and/or
celebrate creative problem-solving.

Consider a Track:
  • Career Development (marketing, grant writing, etc.)
  • Careers in Art
  • Community Empowerment / Outreach
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Glass Community
  • Education (higher education, nonprofit programming, etc.)
  • Gallery / Museum Representation
  • Green Ideas (sustainability, efficiency, etc.)
  • Highlighting the Voices of Black, Indigenous, & Other People of Color (BIPOC)

QUESTIONS?
Have a unique situation you need to discuss? Want to know more about what we’re looking for? We’re available
to answer your questions! Contact the GAS Office by calling 206-382-1305, or by e-mailing jenna@glassart.org.

 Glass Art Society | 2208 NW Market Street, Suite 200 | Seattle, Washington 98107 | (206) 382-1305 | glassart.org