The Power of Glass

  • Kelly, J. (Curator)
  • Sarah Rothwell (Curator)
  • Karen Phillips (Advisor)
  • Irene Kiernan (Organiser)

Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesParticipation in conference

Description

The Power of Glass symposium will explore identity, social and political thought within art glass - part of the Craft Scotland Conference 2022. This conference brings together artists, makers, and researchers to share knowledge, inspire and educate on topics within art glass that range from diversity, identity, representation, sustainability and environmental concerns.
Session 1: Equality, Diversity, and Identity explored through Glass Art with talks by Jeff Zimmer, Christopher Day, and Karen Donnellan & Suzanne Peck.
Session 2: Climate Action, Responsible Consumption, and Sustainability in Glass Art & Design with talks by Pinkie Maclure, Atelier NL and Maria Sparre-Petersen.
Closing Keynote: Dr Max Stewart discusses how we can ensure the future of glass education for all.  
Period17 Nov 202218 Nov 2022
Event typeConference
LocationEdinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Keywords

  • glass art
  • craft
  • conference
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • sustainability
  • EDI