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THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM BECon 2007

BECon 2007
July 19 - 22, 2007
Portland, Oregon, USA

BIG IDEAS: Kiln-Glass in Architecture

Whether you're an architect, artist, fabricator, designer, studio operator, engineer, or instructor, BECon 2007 is the industry's foremost conference for anyone who works with kilnformed glass. This year's biennial conference is focused on the ever-increasing use of kiln-glass in architecture. It brings together leading glass and design experts to share their experience, knowledge, and vision of this versatile and visually stunning medium. From art, design and technical issues to marketing, building a business, and international trends - no aspect of the field of architectural kilnformed glass is left unexplored.

Opportunities to engage with other glass professionals in this way make BECon 2007 a unique event in the glass world. The conference covers a wide range of topics and practices, including:

• International surveys of current work
• Design & technical topics
• Professional practices
• Case studies

Other conference activities include tours of Bullseye Glass's innovative, groundbreaking production facilities, a private gallery reception, excellent networking opportunities, and, of course, the much-loved Lehr-B-Q event. Pre- and post-conference events include workshops in kiln-glass design, marketing and color, tours of kilnformed glass installations and studio tours. All plans are aimed at enhancing your experience here in Portland, Oregon, the heart of American kiln-glass.

BEST OF THE BEST

Bullseye is pleased to announce that this year's conference brings together presenters and panelists who are leaders and experts in their respective fields. These include:

Rick Allen, Heffernan Insurance Brokers. Portland, Oregon
Walter Gordinier, Walter Gordinier Studios, L.L.C. Portland, Oregon
Paul Housberg of Glass Project Inc. Jamestown, Rhode Island
Gordon Huether of Gordon Huether Studio. Napa, California
Tom Jacobs, Research & Education, Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, Oregon
Harold Linton, chair of art department at George Mason University, author of Color in Architecture: Design Methods for Buildings, Interiors, and Urban Spaces. Fairfax, Virginia
Patrick Loughran, Goettsch Partners, Inc. Chicago, Illinois
Lani McGregor, partner, Bullseye Glass Co. and director, Bullseye Gallery. Portland, Oregon
Richard Parrish, artist and architect, Fusio Studio. Bozeman, Montana
Laurel Porcari, artist and a founder of New Orleans Creative Glass Institute. New Orleans, Louisiana
Brian Posewitz, attorney. Portland, Oregon
Narcissus Quagliata, artist. Mexico City, Mexico
Nathan Sandberg, Research & Education, Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, Oregon
Ted Sawyer, Director of Research and Education, Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, Oregon
Daniel Schwoerer, partner and a founder of Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, Oregon
Erik Whittemore, instructor/technician, Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, Oregon

Tours of Portland kiln-glass studios are a popular pre-conference event. Sign up early to visit some of Portland's most interesting kilnforming studios for art and architecture. Studios include:

Studio Ramp (Mel George and Jeremy Lepisto)
Fire Art, Inc. (Ray Ahlgren)
Batho Studios (George Batho)
Bullseye's Research and Education Department

PRAISE FOR BECon 2005

"exciting and inspiring!!"
"This conference is the best one that I have ever attended."
"Best conference ...ever."
"Spectacular!"

For more information or questions please contact conference@bullseyeglass.com
Keep an eye on this web site for further updates.

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GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

What:

A conference for professionals with interest in the expanding field of kiln-glass for architecture and interiors.

Where:

Headquartered at Portland's Hilton Hotel from the evening of Thursday, July 19 until mid-day Sunday, July 22, 2007.

Who:

Up to 250 artists, fabricators, designers, architects, studio operators, engineers, and instructors who work or want to work with kilnformed glass.
BECon is honored to welcome guests from around the world. Below are the flags from the countries of BECon 2007 registrants as of July 13th, 2007.

Cost:

Early registration (January 1 - June 1, 2007): $450
Standard registration (June 1 - July 15, 2007): $525
Registration at the door: $600
Conference fee includes pre-conference reception and gala factory Lehr-B-Q
ALL BECon 2007 SEATS ARE NOW FILLED AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Contact:

For further information, contact conference@bullseyeglass.com. And watch this conference website for updates.

Ramping-up to the next level in kiln-glass was the theme for BECon 2005. For additional background on that event see the Archives of the 2005 conference.

COMMENTS FROM BECon 2005 PARTICIPANTS

Program & Schedule:

"I thought the pace was perfect, the variety exceptional. The conference was much more than I expected…very exciting and inspiring!!"

"BECon has been spectacular! Very well and completely planned—to the nth detail. The panels were "meaty" and greatly informative."

"Best conference, most relevant topics ever. Will be back for sure."

Lehr-B-Q and Demos at the Factory:

"Fabulous evening! Great food. The nicest servers ever! Organization of event was awesome."

"Wonderful gathering and party! Thank you for making us feel special as artists!"

"This was such a hit. The dinner was wonderful and the crowd so well integrated."

Important things you learned at BECon 2005:

"Exposure to other people's work and tech info—meeting others who are potential resources—connectedness."

"How far the kilnformed glass movement has come and I have a new appreciation for Bullseye's leadership in this evolution."

"How generous the glass community in Portland is to artists working in different media."

BECon 2005:

"Great conference! I loved all the attention to detail and quality of every aspect. I learned a lot about the kilnformed glass community, techniques, professional issues and would definitely come back again! LOVED THE FACTORY TOUR and Lehr BBQ! Thanks!"

"I have attended many conferences… (educational ones, sculpture conferences, etc.), and this conference is the best one that I have ever attended. The organization, the programs, the presenters, the store…and the stuff at Bullseye were so inspiring to me. While I have what many would consider a successful studio practice I now want more."

"You guys more than met my expectations and covered so much! I hope I can absorb and retain it. I sincerely appreciate all of your hard work and energy that went into putting on this conference!!"