Membership
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We invite you to join us on our journey through collaborative creativity in the world of glass and complementary mediums. The ISGB is the leading organization for the promotion, education, and appreciation of the art of glass beadmaking for wearable, sculptural, and functional art.
Membership Benefits
ISGB Memberships are valid for one year from the date you join or renew. One month prior to your membership expiring, you will receive an automatic email reminder.
We invite you to join us!
Joining the ISGB is more than supporting our mission. We are a community of like-minded glass enthusiasts who love to share, inspire, challenge, and support each other.
Your membership includes:
- Subscription to "The Glass Bead Evolution" quarterly publication
- Vendor discounts
- Monthly newsletter
- Opportunities to exhibit and demo
- See the complete list of benefits below in Membership Levels
Your membership dues and donations also help us fund scholarships, exhibitions, learning, and sharing opportunities world wide. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Members take Advantage
- $10.00 off any membership level by renewing prior to your expiration date
- Now offering Automatic payment settings
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers strives to provide its members with valuable and exclusive benefits.
Membership Levels
Individual Level - $75
The largest component of our group, Individual Level membership is best suited for beadmakers of all skill levels who are hobbyists or sell beads occasionally as well as artists of other mediums who are interested in our glass community. Individual Level benefits are offered to all member levels and include:
• Receive quarterly Glass Bead Evolution magazine
• Receive monthly Bead Release newsletter
• Access to a community-based Member’s Only Facebook page
• Post weekly in the self-promotion thread on the facebook public page with over 7000 viewers when listed on the ISGB Registry
• Eligible to participate in the ISGB Mentorship Program
• Eligible to participate in annual Bead Swap
• Eligible to participate in member challenges and contests
• Eligible for substantial discounts on registration for the annual conference, The Gathering
• Early registration for Gathering workshops
• Eligible to apply for Gathering & marketplace scholarships
• Eligible to apply for Commemorative Bead Artist and other calls for artists
• Eligible to sell your beads at the annual Bead Bazaar, one of the largest lampwork/ glass artist-only shows available
• Special subscription rate offer for Ornament Magazine, Glass Art and The Flow magazine
• Listing in the online Membership Directory
• Vendor Discount Program: participating vendors offer ISGB members various discounts on their products
• Exclusive offers for advertising in Glass Bead Evolution magazine and Bead Release newsletter
• Voting rights
Student Level - $50
Individual Level benefits plus:
• Opportunity to exchange volunteer hours for a registration discount at The Gathering (application required)
• Reduced rate for pre-conference classes at The Gathering (one student per class)
In order to qualify for the Student membership level, the member must be a current full-time student and provide either a schedule or transcript showing full-time status from an accredited institution. To qualify by email, scan the documentation and email to admin@isgb.org
Professional Level - $120
If you are a full time beadmaker, teach beadmaking, or sell your beads at least occasionally, this level is for you.
In addition to all the benefits of the Individual Level, you will receive:
• Listing for business and events on the ISGB website
• Link from the ISGB website to your own website
• Professional/Affiliate listings in quarterly publication Glass Bead Evolution
• Professional Level listing on the ISGB website
• Eligible for Instructor Listing on the ISGB website with direct links
Corporate Level - $260
If you are a business with glass beadmaking customers and products other than handmade glass beads, this is the place to market your company. You will have the same benefits as Individual, Affiliate, and Professional Level members plus:
• Corporate Level listing on the ISGB website
• Sponsorship and marketing opportunities
• One FREE ad a year in our quarterly publication Glass Bead Evolution, with opportunities to advertise to a direct target market in both our publications.
Family Level - $95
Individual Level benefits for two (2) adults and children under 18, living at the same address
Lifetime Level - $2000
Individual Level benefits for life, and a special lifetime membership number
Affiliate Level - $160
The Affiliate Level is appropriate for teaching facilities, studios, bead shops, galleries, or publications that feature, exhibit, or sell works by glass beadmakers, as well as private collectors or others who want to support glass art.
In addition to all the benefits of the Individual and Professional Level, you will receive:
• Discounted advertising in Glass Bead Evolution magazine and Bead Release newsletter, with a link to your website
• Link from ISGB website to your own website
• Affiliate Level listing on the ISGB website
International Members
International Members have all of the benefits associated with their dues level and, if outside of North America, can apply for an International Scholarship to help offset the expenses of attending The Gathering. There are no extra costs for International Membership. All membership levels are quoted in U.S. Dollars ($).