The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) has set up a groundbreaking campaign to put contemporary glass on the map. Glass Games“ will harness the energy and audiences generated by the Olympics & Paralymp…
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) has set up a groundbreaking campaign to put contemporary glass on the map. Glass Games“ will harness the energy and audiences generated by the Olympics & Paralympics in 2012 to bring the magic of contemporary glass to more people than ever before. Arts organizations, higher education institutions, glass artists, studio workshops, cooperatives and galleries are all invited to take part and promote their own Glass Games“ event/s. A full programme of events will be published in print and on the web from early 2012. Events already proposed include sports/glass crossovers such as regional marble games and a marble championship, but others focus on the idea of playing with glass, perhaps in the making process or as an exhibition theme. Events may highlight the physical processing of glassmaking in terms of stamina, technique or skill e.g. a 24-hour tag-team“ cold-working competition for charity, or cane pulling tug of war“ etc. Events could link with other countries and cultures through themes to make international connections. Smaller events are as important as big ones, so individual artists and studios are encouraged to get involved. Participating events will be published in a full colour A5 Glass Games“ brochure, in April 2012 and will be widely distributed from 1 May 2012. Events will also be featured on an official Glass Games website, supported by an e-marketing campaign. Glass events will be held from 1 June 30 September 2012 to coincide with the 2012 Olympics & Paralympics. The CGS will oversee the coordination of the programme, but individuals will organize and fund their own Glass Games events. Glass Games“ will be the CGS“ key programme for 2012 and project funding will be sought to cover costs. It is envisaged that there will be a scale of charges for participants for the web and print publications as well as opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. Those who would like to hold their own Glass Games“ and publicize them through a national campaign, should complete the expression of interest form by 14 June 2011. The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is widely regarded as the foremost organization in the UK for promoting and encouraging cutting edge glass and glassmakers within the wider art world. Founded in 1997, CGS is a non-profit making limited company by guarantee, with dual objectives of encouraging excellence in glass as a creative medium and developing a greater awareness and appreciation of contemporary glass worldwide. CGS is aimed at those working in or interested in contemporary glass. For more information on the Glass Games or to register interest in this campaign please see the CGS website: www.cgs.org.uk.