Craft Scotland Conference - The Power of Glass (Virtual)

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Glass artists and enthusiasts, curators and researchers join us for the Craft Scotland Conference 2022 – The Power of Glass (virtual ticket)

Craft Scotland Conference  - The Power of Glass

Glass artists and enthusiasts, curators and researchers join us for the Craft Scotland Conference 2022 – The Power of Glass.

<h3><strong>The Power of Glass, a symposium on Fri 18 Nov 2022, will explore identity, social and political thought within art glass.  </strong></h3><p>This symposium brings together artists, makers, and researchers to share knowledge, inspire and educate on topics within art glass that range from diversity, identity, representation, sustainability and environmental concerns.  </p><ul><li><strong>Session 1:</strong> Equality, Diversity, and Identity explored through Glass Art with talks by Jeff Zimmer, Christopher Day, and Karen Donnellan &amp; Suzanne Peck.  </li><li><strong>Session 2: </strong>Climate Action, Responsible Consumption, and Sustainability in Glass Art &amp; Design with talks by Pinkie Maclure, Atelier NL and Maria Sparre-Petersen.  </li><li><strong>Closing Keynote</strong>: Dr Max Stewart discusses how we can ensure the future of glass education for all.   </li></ul><p>Delegates will hear from leading voices in art glass and access contemporary thought within an underrepresented field of art history.   </p>

<p>Celebrating the essential role glass has, and will continue to have in society, 2022 marks the <strong>United Nations (UN)’s International Year of Glass.</strong>  </p><p>This year, the hybrid-format <a href="https://www.craftscotland.org/about/projects/craft-scotland-conference-power-glass-2022" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Craft Scotland Conference</a> explores a key element of the UN’s celebration, the importance of art glass as a form of social and political commentary.   </p><p>Glass artists, makers, and designers today are employing this visceral medium to explore complex issues and narratives that are pertinent to contemporary society.  </p><h2></h2><h2>Curators </h2><p><a href="https://www.craftscotland.org/about/projects/craft-scotland-conference-power-glass-2022" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Craft Scotland Conference - The Power of Glass programme</strong></a> is guest curated by: </p><ul><li><strong>Dr Jessamy Kelly</strong> (Lecturer in Glass, within the School of Design, at Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh) </li><li><strong>Sarah Rothwell (</strong>Senior Curator of Modern &amp; Contemporary Design, in the Department of Global Arts, Cultures and Design at National Museums Scotland) </li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Programme</h2><p>The Craft Scotland Conference 2022 is a hybrid event, discover the two-day programme:</p><p><strong>Day one - Thurs 17 Nov: Glass demo by Christopher Day &amp; Social Event at ECA</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/craft-scotland-conference-2022-glass-demo-with-christopher-day-tickets-395149010327?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book your free in-person tickets</a> for this event via Eventbrite</li><li>Or if you prefer to join in remotely, you can enjoy a free live stream via ECA’s Facebook channel (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ECA.edinburgh/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@ECA.edinburgh</a>).</li></ul><p><strong>Day two - Fri 18 Nov: Symposium at National Museum of Scotland &amp; Social Event at ECA</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/craft-scotland-conference-the-power-of-glass-in-person-tickets-395914359507?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book in-person tickets via Eventbrite</a>  - Sliding Scale tickets available</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/craft-scotland-conference-the-power-of-glass-virtual-tickets-395947298027" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Book Zoom tickets via Eventbrite</a>  - Sliding Scale tickets available</li><h2></h2></ul><h2>Who's it for? </h2><p>The Power of Glass brings together the international craft community to get inspired, make connections and share knowledge.  </p><ul><li>Glass artists, designers, makers and enthusiasts </li><li>Specialists in the fields of contemporary craft, art glass, and art history</li><li>Art historians, academic researchers and students </li><li>Curators, producers, art and culture professionals </li><li>Those interested in contemporary craft and specifically art glass </li><li>Those interested in culture’s role in social justice movements</li></ul>

<h2>Sliding Scale Tickets: What Should I Pay?   </h2><p>You can choose what you pay, based on your circumstances, to attend the symposium on day two, with different options for in-person and online.  </p><p>Our new<a href="https://www.craftscotland.org/terms-and-conditions/tickets" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Sliding Scale Tickets</a> (£5 - £65) ensure Craft Scotland events are as accessible as possible. </p><p>Use the ticket descriptors to decide which level is appropriate for you - you will not be required to show any proof.  </p><p>Craft Scotland is a registered charity. All income generated from ticket sales is reinvested back into our annual programme that supports makers and champions Scottish contemporary craft, including projects that connect local communities with craft. </p><p></p><h2>Zoom Disclaimer </h2><p>A link to join this Zoom session will be circulated before the event. Please do not share this link with anyone outside of the session. </p><p>By participating in this online session, you are agreeing to the terms as set out in the <a href="https://www.craftscotland.org/terms-and-conditions/zoom" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Craft Scotland Online Sessions Disclaimer</a>. This session will be recorded.</p>

<p>The Craft Scotland Conference 2022 is supported by <a href="https://www.craftscotland.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Craft Scotland</a>, in partnership with <a href="https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edinburgh College of Art</a> (University of Edinburgh), <a href="https://www.nms.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Museums Scotland</a>, <a href="https://www.northlandscreative.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">North Lands Creative,</a> and the <a href="https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/research/raft" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RAFT research group</a>. </p>

<blockquote><em>Image: Maria Sparre-Petersen / Photographer unknown</em></blockquote>

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