A world-class exhibition dedicated to the best in contemporary blown, hot-worked and sand-cast glass takes place at the prestigious Contemporary Applied Arts (CAA) gallery next spring.

Artists and studios are now being invited to submit proposals for this outstanding exhibition of glass from the furnace.

A collaboration between CAA and the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), the exhibition will present a dynamic mix of new work from some of the world’s most talented artists.  
HOT GLASS! is a part of Glass Skills – the second stage of a two-year project by the CGS to put contemporary glass on the map. Starting in 2012 with a summer of glass events inspired by the Olympic games, Glass Skills follows on with a year-long celebration of the imagination and talent of today’s glass-makers and their role in keeping ancient skills alive.

Artists can submit original proposals for work that is sculptural or functional, and can present limited-edition production work, a single piece, a group or a set.  The work, whether single or multiple, must occupy a space no larger that 1m wide, high and deep.

For details and the application form, go to www.cgs.org.uk or download an application form from the CGS site.

Who may apply and what will it cost?

Any artists or studio may apply from anywhere in the world. Submission is free for members of CAA and CGS. A submission fee of £30 will be charged to non-members.

Selection Criteria

CGS/CAA will consider work in the medium of glass, or with the predominant use of glass, produced from the furnace. This includes glass blowing, hot-worked glass and sand-casting.

The jury panel will be looking for proposals that are original and eye catching that represent a wide range of furnace-based work. Proposals should be supported by images of existing work that demonstrate a mastery of technique as well as artistic flair.
Artists/studios may submit proposals of work that is sculptural or functional, and can present a single piece, a group or set. They may wish to propose limited edition production work, or a one-off piece.

The work, whether single or multiple, must occupy a space no larger that 1m wide, high and deep. Please note that this does not mean that the work will be displayed in this way – it is simply as a guide to size and quantity.

How to submit work

All submissions must use the application form.  Artists or studios should submit:

• A brief proposal of what you intend to do
• Up to 3 images images of any drawings, designs of your proposal.
• Up to 3 images of existing recent work to support your proposal.
• A CV

Selection of exhibitors is solely by reference to the material supplied, so the quality of the visual images and clarity of the proposal is very important. Choose images of existing work that will give the selection panel confidence that you can successfully achieve your proposal.

All pieces on display must be for sale. 

Dates Summary

• Deadline for submissions: 1 September 2012 (Originally 1 August, extended)
• Selection by panel September 2012
• Selected artists contacted by early October 2012. 
• Photography of completed work by 1 December 2012
• Work must arrive in the gallery by 14 April 2012
• Exhibition dates: 19 April – 15 June 2013
• Official opening will be on 18 April 2013, and all participating artists are expected to attend.
• Exhibition will be taken down on 16 June, and all unsold pieces must be collected from CAA by that day.

Any questions?
Contact Pam Reekie 01379 741120  Email: admin@cgs.org.uk

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