European Glass Context 2012

Web catalogue

96 artists from 28 European Countries

Grønbechs Gård & Bornholm Art Museum

15.9 – 18.11.2012

On-line exhibition catalogue representing all 96 participating artists with images of their work, artist statement and a short CV.
Opening Event

Concert with Skilla

Musikhuzet Rønne

15.9.2012

In Musikhuzet in Rønne we will be celebrating the opening of European Glass Context 2012 with a concert by the Swedish band Skilla. EGC will be hosting a buffet with the local produce prior to the concert.
AiR KADK Bornholm

Six-week Artist in Residence opportunity

Royal Danish Academy School of Design Bornholm

1.9 - 15.10.2012

Two selected artists will be given the time and space to develop a new project or body of work in glass in this six-week residency.
AiR Berlin Glas e.V

Artist in Residence oppertunity

Berlin Glas e.V

1.9 - 30.9.2012

In collaboration with European Glass Context 2012, Berlin Glas e.V. is pleased to offer a month-long residency to two established artists working in glass.
Master Class

Light - The Perception/Articulation of Nature - James Carpenter and Reid Freeman

Royal Danish Academy, School of Design Bornholm

17.9 - 19.9.2012

James Carpenter is considered a leading architectural designer with a strong background in developing new and emerging glass and material technologies.

- A performance by Cirkus i Glasriket. Expect explosive balancing acts on and with glass when Circus Glass Royale /Circus i Glasriket are visiting Bornholm.

Opening event: Concert with Skilla

We will be celebrating the opening of European Glass Context 2012 with a concert by the Swedish band Skilla.

Tichets for the Conference, the opening event / concert with Skilla and the Educational Seminar are sold through Billetlugen.dk

AiR KADK Bornholm

Selected artists will be given the time and space to develop a new project or body of work in glass.

The programme includes information on EGC events as well as Adjoining events and will be updated on a regular basis.

AiR Berlin Glas e.V

In collaboration with European Glass Context 2012, Berlin Glas e.V. is pleased to offer a month-long residency to two established artists working in glass.

Artist in Residence

European Glass Context 2012 are organizing a series of Artist Residences in cooperation with partners on Bornholm and with European partners.

Educational seminar

An educational seminar will challenge European and international educational institutions with focus on glass to discuss relevant themes for glass education

This conference will spotlight and address current themes impacting contemporary European glass. The studio glass movement is now celebrating it 50th anniversary.

Master Class - James Carpenter

James Carpenter is considered a leading architectural designer with a strong background in developing new and emerging glass and material technologies.

EGC2012 Exhibitions

2 extensive exhibitions will in each exhibition category show the work of 2 glass artists from 30 European countries. The work of 95 artists will be presented in the exhibitions.

Bornholm is surrounded by the Baltic Sea and one of Denmark's most beautiful islands. You ca reach the island by ferry or airplane.