Tracy Nicholls. Orphica II (detail) Photo: Nick Hayes

Press Release

17th - 20th July 2008
SEE US AT ART IN ACTION!

Art in Action is held in the beautiful grounds of Waterperry House, near Oxford. It makes a great day out for the whole family. Highly recommended!

This year more than 400 artists, designer-makers, musicians, performers and teachers will come together over four days to present a magnificent spectacle of the arts.

Watch artists demonstrate Calligraphy, Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Illustration, Jewellery, Metalwork, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Silversmithing, Textiles and Woodwork. Many of the demonstrating artists are eminent in their field.

Artists come to Art in Action, set-up their studios in marquees, and work. Visitors can get close, observe, ask questions and gain an insight into the magical creative process.

There are Practical Classes for adults and children with over 3000 places and 20 subjects to choose from, most cost as little as £5 per session.

Music, dance, lectures and wine tasting ensure there is something for everyone at Art in Action. Visitors can wander in the gardens of Waterperry House and picnic on the spacious lawns.

One day is not long enough to see everything at Art in Action, so why not plan your visit in advance. For more information and on-line booking go to www.artinaction.org.uk

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British Glass Biennale Image Bank

Images of the artist's work for the 2008 Biennale are available via the IFG website on its image bank. Go to:

www.ifg.org.uk/imagebank.html

Then click on BIENNALE IMAGES.

Press Release

29th April 2008
BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE – ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!
The Ruskin Glass Centre, in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, is delighted to announce the artists for the 2008 British Glass Biennale exhibition.

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Press Release

January 2008
BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE

Calling all artists – submission criteria for the 2008 British Glass Biennale has now been published on the new Biennale web site: www.biennale.org.uk. The Biennale is open to artists, designers and craftspeople, working in all areas of contemporary glass practice or using glass as a key design element.

This year the UK’s premiere selling exhibition of contemporary glass has £14,000 in prize money to be won alongside its growing international status as the leading showcase for British based makers.

The British Glass Biennale is delighted to be working in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers to offer three prizes, with a student section incorporated for the first time. The British Glass Biennale Award is increased to £8000 for the ‘best in show’; the Glass Sellers Award is worth £5000 and the Glass Sellers Student Award of £1000.

An expert panel will be judging the submissions; comprising:

Will Farmer	Director, Fieldings Auctioneers
Deirdre Figueiredo	Director, Craftspace
Jeremy Hunt	Editor, Art & Architecture
Kim Mawhinney	Curator of Applied Art, Ulster Museum
Angela Thwaites	Glass Artist

 

 

 

The names of the selected exhibitors will be published at the end of April 2008 with the prize winners announced at the Awards Ceremony on 21 August at the Ruskin Glass Centre.

In 2006 101 artists were selected to exhibit, with Max Jacquard winning the British Glass Biennale Award. This massive representation of established artists and emerging new talent not only offers a clear illustration of the strength of the current British glass scene, but also reflects an extraordinarily wide range of styles and methods of glass-making.

The exhibition has developed a reputation for displaying work that is rich and diverse in size, discipline and form; from intricate glass beads through to giant architectural kiln-formed pieces. Jurors will be looking for technical excellence and artistic quality.

The deadline for submissions is 5pm Friday 28 March 2008.

The exhibition starts on 22 August and is open 10am to 5pm daily until 28 September.

The Biennale is a highlight of the International Festival of Glass, a four-day public festival celebrating the rich and dynamic world of glass, taking place August 22 to 25 at locations across the Stourbridge Glass Quarter. www.ifg.org.uk

For further details and application forms please visit: www.biennale.org.uk.
British Glass Biennale, Ruskin Glass Centre, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4HF.

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For further information and images of previous winners, please contact:
Candice-Elena Greer e-mail: info@biennale.org.uk + 44 (0) 207 751 3435

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