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The Latest News & Insights
Congratulations Your Bead For Venice!
Your Bead for Venice is the international competition for beadmakers around the world who are inspired by the tradition of Venetian beadmaking. This is a collaboration between the ISGB, the Comitato per la Salvaguardia dell’Arte delle Perle di Vetro Veneziane and Perliers d'Art de France. From all the entries, 20 finalists were selected by a jury. All the finalists' beads will be on display during Venice Glass Week from September 13th until January 6th 2026.
Registration is required
Meet Emerging Artist Jordan Fitzgerald
Learn how he used the Elizabeth Blood Emerging Artists Scholarship to reach new heights. Learn how you can apply for the Emerging Artists Scholarship opportunity available to any ISGB member!
ISGB is Going to Corning NY
Join the ISGB as we Rendezvous with Glass Art Society and Stained Glass Association of America
Corning NY - June 3-6, 2025
ISGB Joins the Glass Art Society Conference in 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) will be an official part of the Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, happening June 3–6, 2026!
Building on the success of our inaugural ISGB Rendezvous in 2025, we’re excited to continue growing, collaborating, and celebrating the beadmaking community as we join the larger glass arts world at GAS 2026. Expect dedicated ISGB programming, inspiring exhibitions, and engaging community events — all under one incredible roof!
Mission
The mission of the ISGB is to preserve the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass bead making and glass working techniques; promote educational initiatives and professional development; and encourage innovative use of complementary media among artists and craftspeople.
online Glass Workshops
Significant discounts and content available for all ISGB active members
Available Anytime, Anywhere, Forever
Instructors are invited to submit workshops.
Learn More HERE
Looking for an Instructor?
Visit the ISGB Instructor page to find an instructor near you!
Digital Magazine only One of the Membership Benefits
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PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
Glass Bead Evolution is a magazine created by beadmakers for beadmakers, and is inclusive of other mediums. Every issue features a complementary medium while maintaining an emphasis on glass.
Glass Bead Evolution provides its readership robust content that includes insight into artists' private worlds, tours of fascinating venues, tips and techniques for both glass and complementary mediums, a showcase of exquisite work, and reviews of tools, materials, tutorials, and books.
Back issues are available.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP
ISGB Inspiration Gallery
ISGB Members and Non-members: You are invited to submit your work in conjunction with our membership challenges for the opportunity to be published in our premier publication the Glass Bead Evolution.
ISGB membership offers prize opportunities by joining the corresponding membership Challenges!
