The British Glass Biennale is the foremost juried exhibition of excellence in contemporary glass by British artists, designers and craftspeople in the UK. With at least 80 major new glass works selected every two years, the British Glass Biennale is the flagship exhibition within the International Festival of Glass and attracts collectors, galleries and museums from around the world.
The British Glass Biennale is open to artists, designers, craftspeople and students working in all areas of contemporary glass practice or using glass as a key design element. The emphasis is on new work demonstrating the highest level of excellence in design, creative imagination and technical skill.
Seventy-four artists have been selected out of 200 applicants for the 2019 British Glass Biennale. They presented the most interesting, diverse and outstanding glass art made in the UK in the last two years. The work will form a cutting-edge showcase of contemporary British based glass talent with over £12,000 worth of awards to be won. Prize winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 22 August at the Glasshouse, Stourbridge. Winners of the prizes chosen through public votes will be announced at the closing ceremony on 28 September.
Both established artists and emerging new talent will be on display, including work by 12 students and 21 new artists in the main section. The selected artists have been brave and innovative, using a wide range of styles and techniques both traditional and experimental.
The British Glass Biennale is a selling show with work ranging from the small scale to large installations.
The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday from 23 August to 28 September at the Glasshouse, Stourbridge; the heart of the historic glass industry in the UK. The awards ceremony marks the start of the International Festival of Glass, a four-day event celebrating the drama and excitement of glass.
Open 10am - 5pm during the International Festival of Glass (23 -26 August). Then open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Free entry
Would you like to meet the curator and artists? Join the Confident Collecting tours during the festival.
The Awards on offer are: The British Glass Biennale Award – Best in Show The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London: Glass Sellers Awards and Glass Sellers Student Awards Glass Arts Society - International Artists Award The People’s Prize – sponsored by Warm Glass The Young Collector’s Award - sponsored by Mark Holford The Glass Society first and second prizes
The Awards on offer are:
The British Glass Biennale Award – Best in Show
The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London: Glass Sellers Awards and Glass Sellers Student Awards
Glass Arts Society - International Artists Award
The People’s Prize – sponsored by Warm Glass
The Young Collector’s Award - sponsored by Mark Holford
The Glass Society first and second prizes
The winners will also be invited to functions hosted by the Glass Sellers’ Company
The Glass Sellers’ Jury will be the Master, Leigh Baildham, Prof. John Whiteman, Richard Katz, David Wilkinson and Barbara Beadman.
Ruskin Mill Land Trust Ruskin Mill Trust Arts Council England Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers Glass Arts Society (GAS) Contemporary Glass Society The Glass Society Warm Glass Mark Holford
Ruskin Mill Land Trust
Ruskin Mill Trust
Arts Council England
Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers
Glass Arts Society (GAS)
Contemporary Glass Society
The Glass Society
Warm Glass
Mark Holford
Image: Nina Casson McGarva - Curled Over
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