INFORMATION SHEET
Call for Conference Presentation Proposals
46th Annual GAS Conference – Norfolk, VA, June 1-3, 2017
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 15, 2016
You do not need to be a GAS member to submit a presentation proposal or to present
The Glass Art Society (GAS) invites artists to submit proposals for its 46th annual conference, to be held in Norfolk,
Virginia and hosted by the Chrysler Museum of Art and its Perry Glass Studio, from June 1–3, 2017.
The 2017 conference theme will be Reflections from the Edge: Glass, Art, and Performance. Artists are invited to
submit proposals now through January 15, 2016 for content highlighting the theme, to include performances, technical
demonstrations, lectures and panel discussions. We encourage artists and critics to strongly consider the history of
glass as a performative medium and how this past is influencing the field’s current and future climate with the larger
contemporary art world.
GAS selected the Chrysler, in part, on the strengths of its renowned glass collection and its state-of-the-art Perry Glass
Studio’s growing national reputation in the world of glass, especially its groundbreaking glass theatrical performances.
Coastal Virginia is home to a thriving arts community that includes the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and the
Virginia Glass Guild, and is the site of Jamestown, where the first glassmaking in Colonial America took place in 1608.
Both the Museum and the Glass Studio serve as an anchor for Norfolk’s blossoming NEON, or New Energy of Norfolk,
arts district. The district will launch in fall 2015, inviting visual, performing, culinary, and touring artists to transform
several downtown blocks into a synergistic urban hub for creativity.
Please apply under the category you feel would best fit your proposed presentation:
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LECTURE
LEC-MO (Lecture/Demo on an Artists Process)
DEMONSTRATION: HOT – FLAME – COLD
PERFORMANCE
FILM SCREENING
PANEL: GREEN – AT RISK YOUTH – EDUCATION – CAREERS IN ART – OTHER
Generally slots are between 1-1.5 hours in duration; All who present in a slot split a $400 USD honorarium except Panels ($250 for moderator and
$200 each panelist up to 4 panel presenters total) and Films ($250 for one presenter who introduces the film and leads a Q&A afterwards). Subject to
change.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Proposals must be submitted in English and all presentations are to be given in English.
Each proposal must be submitted with a completed submission form along with applicable supporting images or
materials on the GAS website.
The GAS Board of Directors and Conference co-chairs will review all submissions that meet the requirements.
Travel and accommodations during the conference are the responsibility of each presenter.
Notifications for submitted proposals may be sent anytime after the date of the planning meeting. Due to the
complicated nature of conference planning, notifications can be made at different times. Fully confirmed
presenters may be posted on our website or in promotional material as we receive them. If you have not yet
heard back from GAS on your particular proposal, there is still a chance you may be worked into the schedule.
We apologize for the possible lengthy wait and as always appreciate your patience.
If accepted, a presenter will be contacted by a GAS Board member, or a conference co-chair, and will be
required to sign a contract and submit information for promotional materials.
WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR EACH PRESENTATION BEING PROPOSED
1. A COMPLETED 2017 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM www.glassart.org/calls_for_conf_proposals.html
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Use the appropriate submission form: LECTURE | LEC-MO | DEMO | PANEL | OTHER
Title your file “Last First - CATEGORY - Title.doc”
2. IMAGES + CAPTIONS if applicable
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Upload a maximum of four (4) images per proposal. (same images as thumbnails & caption info on Submission Form)
Each image must be labeled with artist last and first name, number and title: example “Smith_01_title.jpg” etc.
RGB jpeg Format, approximately 5”x7” at 150-300 dpi
3. TEXT DOCUMENTS if applicable
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Resume and credentials for topic/demo proposed (maximum 2 pages each)
For Panel proposals - Resumes (maximum 2 pages each) for moderator and each panelist
Documents may be submitted as either word .docs or .pdf files.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
Go to www.glassart.org/Applications_Submissions.html listed under the Events menu
1. Click on start your submission
2. Anyone submitting must LOGIN using your email address and password
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PEOPLE WITH A LOGIN - Current or Expired GAS Members & those that already signed up as a
Submitter
Click on Choose your category and start your submission
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DON’T HAVE A LOGIN? REGISTER TO BECOME A SUBMITTER
1. Enter your contact info and create a password
2. After continuing to your profile you may edit it or Logout to return to the Submitter Login page and use the
"Choose your category and start your submission" link
3. Click on the category you want to submit to. Eg. “LECTURE proposals - 2016 CORNING Conference”
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on NEW SUBMISSION
5. Title your submission in the following manner “Last First - Category – Title of your presentation”
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Upload one file at a time
 Click NEW FILE
 Then the BROWSE/CHOOSE FILE button and select the file from your computer
 Click SUBMIT to upload it
7. Continue to add NEW FILE until you have uploaded all required files
You can also MODIFY your application and any uploaded files if needed
8. After you have uploaded all of your files click the FINISH link to submit your application
Once submitted your application will need to be reviewed and approved by GAS staff to ensure all files were
uploaded properly and are visible. Once approved the jurors will be able to review your application submission.
Contact info@glassart.org in case of problems.