Dream it, Submit it, and Inspire Others
See your work published in the Glass Bead Evolution.
Join the fun!
The ISGB Creative Challenge invites artists of every skill level to explore new ideas, create original work, and inspire the international glass beadmaking community.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're an ISGB member or a non-member, you can participate and have the opportunity to see your work featured in the Glass Bead Evolution Inspiration Gallery.
ISGB members receive even more! Members are eligible for exclusive prize drawings sponsored by our generous partners with every Creative Challenge.
Ready to enter?
Email one photo of your bead or bead set along with your artist statement
membership@isgb.org.
Submission Deadlines to be Published in the Glass Bead Evolution
Issues available to purchase or included with ISGB Membership:
- Issue 14.1 February 28, 2026 - Pantone Color of the Year Cloud White
- Issue 14.2 May 31, 2026 - Frit
- Issue 14.3 August 31, 2026- Travel
- Issue 14.4 November 30, 2026 - Class Creations
Who Can Enter
Anyone! BUT ISGB membership has benefits, including:
- Prize opportunities
- FREE digital GBE subscription
Details
To be featured in The Glass Bead Evolution, your challenge entry must meet the following requirements:
- Provide a high resolution (minimum 1 MB) photo with no hands in the picture and with some neutral space around the bead.
- Provide an artist statement of 75 words or fewer.
Where to view inspiration
ISGB Member Challenge entries will be posted along the way on our ISGB membership creative challenge webpage & membership Facebook group.
Glass Bead Evolution, which includes the Inspiration Gallery, will be available for purchase or download with ISGB membership. Published Quarterly, on or around March, June, October and December.
Membership Challenges are open to all ISGB members.