April 7, 2009 -- Whoopee!  Irene Landaw and I have been named finalists for our collaborative entry in the Convergence project!  And not only that, but we were selected for publication by Bead and Button! Doin' the happy dance!

Finalists The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is honored to announce the artists selected for Convergence: Contemporary Jewelry Design with Art Glass Beads, our juried project in partnership with Bead&Button. Inspired by the four elements of water, air, earth, and fire, this exhibition and the accompanying catalog will highlight the remarkable richness and diversity in one-of-a-kind glass bead and jewelry design from artists around the world.   Congratulations to the following artists! Their work is our Convergence exhibition: Katy Abbott and Maria Elena de los Santos     Susan Matych-Hager and Kathy Petersen Jan Burrows and John Hurlbert     Bonnie Morrow and Danielle Easley Judy Carlson and Cynthia Lohry     Julie Mueller-Brown Sheila Comstock and Karen East     Jiley Romney and Joan Babcock Harold Cooney and Genevieve Martineau     Quincy Seitz and Cindy Cohn Bonny Corner and Jaqueline Johnson     Kelly Shatto and Cheri Stewart Ronit Dagan and Rachel Nelson-Smith     Jari Sheese and Tanya Tegmeyer-Rodriguez Stephanie Dieleman and Debra Kallen     Harlan Simon and Jima Abbott Pat Dugmore and Elizabeth Prior     Lisa St. Martin and Erica Stankwytch Bailey Darlene Durrwachter Rushing     Katie Stuart and Kelly Wiese Kim Fields and Nanette Young-Greiner     Rita Stucke and Amy Johnson Kristen Frantzen Orr and Maggie Roschyck     Christine Sutter and Nan Morrissette Kerri Fuhr and Melissa Cable     Barbara Svetlick and Judy Saye-Willis Jinx Garza and Kathy Aust     Nikki Thornburg and Sally Shore Susie Harper and Mel Jonassen     Patricia Venaleck  Bronwen Heilman and Jennifer Bezingue     Kathryn Wardill Laura Churn Hill and Irene Landaw     Jeri Warhaftig and Ronnie Lambrou Wendy Hitchins and Diane Hertzler     Debby Weaver and Beth Carey Doretha Jones and Connie Nabholz     Stephanie White and Gerry White Leslie Kaplan     Beth Williams Andrea Kiernan and Jennifer Wood     Lewis Wilson and Mickey Kunkle Sara Sally LaGrand     Pam Wolfersberger and Tracy Van Niel Patty Lakinsmith and Cyndie Smith     Stefani Woodams and Anna Smith Louise Little and Heidi Kummli     Holly Young and Melanie Schow   As an organization, ISGB is dedicated to promoting the growth and recognition of the fine art of glass beadmaking. The mission in creating this opportunity and challenge for artists to come together in creativity and design was to showcase how handmade glass beads can be incorporated into wearable works of art. The work in Convergence proudly represents both individual and team efforts that enhance the achievement of each artist's vision and through this shared passion, the results are nothing less than stellar.   This will be an engaging collection of work. The use of glass, metals, seed beads, semi-precious, fibers, and other materials has resulted in extraordinary creativity, superior artistry, and innovative design. Hours upon hours of detailed work were dedicated to each piece. Through the interweaving of color, form, texture, and line, the Convergence pieces are infused with the energy and spirit found in the four elements.           ISGB will publish a beautiful catalog of the Convergence exhibition that will be available in mid-May from the ISGB website. It will be offered in each of the exhibition locations beginning with The Ohio Glass Museum in Lancaster, Ohio in May; the Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee, WI in June; and in Miami, FL from mid-June until the ISGB Gathering closes in July, location to be announced.     Appearing in B&B In October, Bead&Button will publish a special step-by-step issue Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads, devoted to creating wearable works of art focusing on glass beads and a variety of other materials. Techniques used in making these cutting-edge designs include wirework, stringing, metalwork, and bead weaving. The 21 designs in this special issue have been contributed by artists from the Convergence exhibition and selected by the Editors of Bead&Button. You will be able to preorder this special publication beginning April 21 and receive the issue in October 2009. Please go to www.beadandbutton.com for more information.   Congratulations to the artists who will be featured in this special publication: Joan Babcock and Jiley Romney      Genevieve Martineau and Harold Cooney Melissa Cable and Kerri Furh      Connie Nabholz and Doretha Jones Cindy Cohn and Quincy Seitz      Maggie Roschyck and Kristen Frantzen Orr Karen East and Sheila Comstock      Judy Saye-Willis and Barbara Svetlick Maria Elena de los Santos and Katy Abbott      Melanie Schow and Holly Young Diane Hertrzler and Wendy Hitchins      Sally Shore and Nikki Thornburg Amy Johnson and Rita Stucke      Erica Stankwytch Bailey and Lisa St. Martin Jaqueline Johnson and Bonny Comer      Tracy Van Niel and Pam Wolfersberger Leslie Kaplan      Kelly Wiese and Katie Stuart Ronnie Lambrou and Jeri Warhaftig      Beth Williams Irene Landaw and Laura Churn Hill

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