Presentation

• Read more about Henry Holiday: His Stained-Glass Windows for Gilded-Age New York

George Bryant Sunday, October 01, 2023 - 8:30 AM Presentation

George Bryant will give an illustrated preview of his new book, the first book-length study on Henry Holiday (1839–1927) in more than a century and the first detailed study of his important stained-glass windows designed for America.
Holiday was unquestionably one of the greatest stained-glass artists of the Victorian-Edwardian period, yet his considerable achievements have not received the recognition that they deserve.

Taking Holiday’s commissions for New York State churches as its focus, George Bryant’s ground-breaking study places the artist’s transatlantic accomplishments in the context of the social, artistic, religious and economic shifts that shaped his success in the US during America’s Gilded. It also provides a clear understanding of the technical and aesthetic differences that set Holiday's stained-glass apart from that of his contemporaries such as Edward Burne-Jones, John La Farge, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.
 

Hyatt: Grand Ballroom A

• Read more about The Stained Glass of Woodlawn Cemetery

Brianne Van VorstLindsy R. Parrott Sunday, October 01, 2023 - 2:00 PM Presentation

 

Founded in 1863, Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and is a designated National Historic Landmark. The 400-acre site is home to the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country, including more than 1,300 mausoleums, many designed during the Gilded Age by leading American architects. Of those mausoleums, some 1,100 are decorated with stained-glass windows.  The collection is one of the most comprehensive in America, representing 19th and 20th century stained glass by over a dozen recorded stained glass firms (both American and European), and countless by makers that are currently unidentified or unknown. Woodlawn’s collection is enormous, untouched and unique.

 

The original stained glass from various artists in diverse conditions creates the perfect setting for the most extensive stained glass survey ever undertaken in the United States. This presentation will discuss the survey, and our physical and historical findings to date. The information gained during this project will further enhance the culture and history of Woodlawn as well as the history of art and stained glass in America, historic preservation and conservation studies.

 

Hyatt: Grand Ballroom A

• Read more about Transparency in Stained Glass as a Tool for Re-imagining Relationships and Building Meaningful Collaborations

Debora Coombs Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Presentation

The transparent quality of stained glass brings with it a certain degree of aesthetic unpredictability. Artists who choose to work in stained glass need light to animate their creations, and light changes constantly.

Debora Coombs harnesses transparency to create relationships that bridge opposite worlds, connecting unpredictable with predictable. In this presentation she will offer practical ways to use transparency as a design tool, techniques for learning about and manipulating the full range of transparency and opacity, and how a community project created a meaningful stained glass experience for schoolchildren.
 

Hyatt: Grand Ballroom A Community & Professional Development

• Read more about Design Infringement & Copyright Law

Ted EllisonRebecca M. Stadler, Esq. Sunday, October 01, 2023 - 11:15 AM Presentation

Gain valuable insights into safeguarding your creative works. Ted Ellison will share his personal journey dealing with infringement, engaging an attorney, and ultimately reaching a settlement. This real-world experience will shed light on the importance of protecting one's intellectual property. Rebecca M. Stadler, Esq. will present a comprehensive explanation of key points regarding copyright protection. She will demonstrate how to efficiently register a design through the website of the copyright office, making the process accessible and straightforward for all. Their talk will conclude with a robust Q&A session, providing attendees with an opportunity to seek clarification and gain further insights from their experiences and expertise.

 

Hyatt: Grand Ballroom A

• Read more about Hildreth Meiere - A Legacy Built on Versatility

Christopher Forillo Sunday, October 01, 2023 - 9:30 AM Presentation

 

Hildreth Meiere was a prolific artist working in various mediums; glass, tile, wood, and metal to name a few. Many of her designs were influenced by the Art Deco movement that was emerging at the during her career. She was a contributing artist to the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression where she contributed numerous works of art throughout the United States.

 

In her 40-year career, she created approximately 100 works of art. Her installations can be seen in nationally known places such as Radio City Music Hall, New York City, Cathedral Basilica St. Louis and her award winning work in the Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln. Additionally, Hildreth was the first woman to be appointed to the New York City Art Commission. She would eventually be a board member for several associations. She prided herself as both a successful muralists and businesswoman. 

 

My presentation will look at Ms. Meiere’s amazing works of art. How she became an important artist during a time when women artists were not named lead artists on large commissions. My presentation is to introduce a new group of artists to Hildreth Meiere’s incredible portfolio of work

 

Hyatt: Grand Ballroom A

• Read more about Crash Course in How to Navigate a Larger Commission with Ted Ellison and Chevonne Ariss

Chevonne ArissTed Ellison Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 9:15 AM Presentation

Host of stained glass podcast “Cracked with Chevonne Ariss” and Oakland stained glass studio owner Ted Ellison have teamed up once again to discuss navigating a larger commission  and advice on how to get ahead of challenges you might face.This joint presentation is considered a companion to the information they've shared on Cracked, since there’s lots more to learn about the transition from small projects to larger. And this time they will have a real life Q&A!  

• Some things they'll be touching on are: 
• how to decide if it’s the right project for you
• things to take into consideration when discussing deadlines
• how to manage difficult client relationships and when to set boundaries 
• how to negotiate pricing for something you’ve never done before
• tips on etiquette when asking a more experienced artist or studio for advice 
• how to handle shipping what happens if things get broken-how to install work or work with the on-site professional to get it done right
• And lastly, how important it is to photograph your work 

Hyatt: Regency Ballroom A Community & Professional Development

• Read more about Unearthing Optimism with a Hammer, a Pen and a Shovel: Building Life from The Ruins The Forager Mosaicist, Rachel Sager Mosaics

Rachel Sager Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM Presentation

Since 2015, when she bought a coal mine accidentally, Rachel Sager has been carefully constructing a mosaic world from the ruins of industrial revolution history in her native Fayette County, Pennsylvania. With the help of over 250 contemporary mosaic artists from around the world, The Ruins Project has become a sacred place for learning, inspiration, and hope for thousands of visitors each year. Its giant cement canvas stands as a living composition that marks the past through storytelling and dreams of the future through new mosaic installations every season.

Rachel will share her blueprint for becoming a risk taker, how The Ruins has circumvented the museum experience, and her plans for its future. 

 

Hyatt Regency Buffalo