Are you entering?
I am!В The ISGB Convergence II competition that is.В Here is the scoop, straight from ISGB:
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF GLASS BEADMAKERS ANNOUNCES
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers invites you to participate in our 2010 exhibition!
Due to the incredible response we received for our 2009 project, Convergence, andwith the depth of work that was submitted, we have decided to revisit the concept for a second year with a few updates.
Convergence II is a juried show that will feature functional, wearable jewelry showcasing the use of handmade glass beads designed for an imaginary or historic figure (i.e., What jewelry might Amelia Earhart have worn – a compass necklace or a pendant of a bird in flight? What type of cufflinks would the Phantom of the Opera wear? If Madeleine Albright was speaking to the General Assembly of the United Nations, what brooch would she wear? What considerations would you make when designing a necklace for Marie Antoinette- would you make a heavily fortified choker? Would you make an Art Nouveau style hair comb for Rapunzel?) The possibilities and interpretations are endless and the stories of inspiration, we think, will be amazing to share!
Here is your chance, either as a solo artist or with a partner or partners of your choice, to participate in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Jewelry can include, but is not limited to, components such as seed beads, fine metal, PMC, fibers, etc. We encourage you to use multiple mediums for your work. The main focus of the piece, of course, must be the glass bead(s).
Our mission is to once again showcase how handmade glass beads are incorporated into exhibition-quality jewelry, to develop a purchase-on-demand ISGB catalog of the exhibition pieces, and to publish selected jewelry with tutorials in various glass-related publications. We will also produce and make available a wonderful art card of the exhibition!
The exhibition will open in Rochester, NY at the 18th Annual Gathering. From there, Convergence II will travel to several different locations over the next twelve (12) months. In June 2011, Convergence II will be on display at the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee and it will close in Ohio in July 2011.
My piece is done, Chris wrote the story, and now all I have to do is submit it.В When will you see it?В Well, the submission deadline is Feb 24, so I plan to post it on that day exactly.В Until then you will just have to wait. 
January 20, 2010
Tags: convergence, entry, isgb, lampwork Posted in: bead show
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