The two smaller window sections measure 24"w x 63"h with their wood frames. The middle section measures 44"w x 63"h with its frame.

Constructed in the fifties, the window depicts the different stages of creating a stained glass window. Starting top left with sketching then dropping down to the full size cartoon and then to glass cutting. Top right is glass painting, then firing and glazing. The middle panel depicts Blessed James of Ulm discovering silver stain.

The two smaller window sections measure 24″w x 63″h with their wood frames. The middle section measures 44″w x 63″h with its frame.

The characters in the window are the people who worked at Poremba Studio. Stanley Townes was the artist and painter. Michael Poremba was depicted cutting the glass. Fred Poremba Sr. (then in his early teens) was depicted loading the kiln and his older brother, Ralph Poremba, was shown building the window.

To take part in this challenge, contact the SGAA Headquarters at 800.438-9581 or via email at headquarters@sgaaonline.com and mention that you are responding to Sue Shea’s challenge when you make your donation.

This year, for the Kansas City 2010 conference, a second day has been added to the class schedule to provide for longer, more intensive classes. This will continue next year at the conference to be held in Syracuse, and even longer class schedules are under consideration.

This is an excellent, inexpensive way to increase your knowledge or to expand the expertise of your employees. Classes range in skill level from Beginner to Advanced. Each class description gives exact details of instructor, materials provided or required, skill level and if any previous skills are required.

Beginning with the Kansas City 2010 conference all participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The hours earned will be eligible for the newly reconstructed program SGAA Certificates of Competence. For more information on the program contact the SGAA Headquarters at 800.438.9581. Click KC2010 Conference Workshops to download the PDF Flier.

Let’s fill the windows at the Kansas City Hyatt with the beautiful excitement that is stained glass. As a member or affiliate in good standing you are eligible to really impress the new home city for the Stained Glass Association of America. All panels for sale by consent of artist with proceeds going toward the SGAA Stained Glass School building fund.

1st Place winner will receive over $3,000 in Cash and Prizes

• $500 Cash
  ·         EvenHeat Hot Shot Kiln
  ·         Free Registration to SGAA 2011 Syracuse Conference
  ·         50 Lbs. of lead from DHD Metals
  ·         25 Lbs. of solder from MAYCO Industries
  ·         Kokomo Glass $275 Gift Certificate
  ·         Reusche $275 Gift Certificate
  ·         S.A. Bendheim $300 Gift Certificate

2nd Place winner will receive over $1,000 in Cash and Prizes

• $250 Cash
  ·         50 Lbs. of lead from DHD Metals
  ·         15 Lbs. of solder from MAYCO Industries
  ·         Kokomo Glass $150 Gift Certificate
  ·         Reusche $150 Gift Certificate
  ·         S.A. Bendheim $125 Gift Certificate

3rd Place winner will receive over $500 in Cash and Prizes

• $125 Cash
  ·         50 Lbs. of lead from DHD Metals
  ·         10 Lbs. of solder from MAYCO Industries
  ·         Kokomo Glass $75 Gift Certificate
  ·         Reusche $75 Gift Certificate
  ·         S.A. Bendheim $75 Gift Certificate

Enter Now! Winning Exhibition entries will be heavily promoted in The Stained Glass Quarterly and on the Stained Glass Association of America website. 

Complete Exhibition Rules and Entry Forms at the Stained Glass Association of America’s main site: http://stainedglass.org/?page_id=110.

You can also register for the KC 2010 Conference and the Hyatt Hotel on the SGAA main website at: http://stainedglass.org/?page_id=35.

Frequently asked Exhibition Questions:

The SGAA usually has an exhibition theme. Why an open theme this year? We wanted to show off the incredible variety of art that can be created with stained glass – open up your imagination to all of the possibilities of glass.

Why 2ft. x 2ft.? That is the largest size permitted for most airline carry ons. If you are flying, be sure to check with your airlines for specific carry on guidelines or rules for checking through a stained glass panel as luggage. Panels can also be shipped early to the SGAA Headquarters.

Can a studio enter more than one piece? Absolutely! The more the merrier! This is what some studios are doing:

• Submitting a team project representing their studio.
• Employees are submitting individual panels. At one studio, the employees are getting together after hours to work on their projects with experienced employees mentoring newer, less experienced employees so that everyone has a chance to create a quality exhibition piece.
• Studio owners are putting in entries in competition with their employees. What great competitive spirit!
• One studio owner has created a challenge to their employees. The owner will match the cash prize should an employee win first, second, or third place.

NOTE: Names will not be posted with the exhibition pieces until after the winning entries have been selected.

 See you in Kansas City!