Another exciting turn of events! Last week we were accepted into two new online gallery venues. We are proud to say that we have been accepted into the Electronic Cottage Gallery and WholesaleCrafts.com. Both sites feature original art and craft available on a wholesale and semi-retail basis. These on-line galleries represent over 1,000 artists worldwide. These are our first exciting steps into the world of wholesale internet sales. Let us know what you think!
www.electroniccotttage.com
(We are listed under Gail Stouffer)
www.wholesalecrafts.com
(Use our artist number: 24176 and vistor password: wdwholesale)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Saturday, June 2, 2007
A Week of Surprises!
After the book thing happened, I didn't think that lightning would stike twice in the same place....ever, but another good thing happened this week.
About a month ago, Neil Ryan, the guy who started www.contemporaryglassintexas.com
called me and asked why I hadn't submitted for "Texas Juried Glass 2," The juried glass competition for Texas artists presented by the Galveston Arts Center. I had a list of bogus reasons why I hadn't submitted. The real reason for the long list was my belief that I'd never get accepted into the show, so why shoud I bother? Some might call that humility, I'll admit it's insecurity. Neil is a persistant man and very sweet and encouraging of my work. He convinced me that I needed to step out of my own shadow and let the work be judged. So...I sent it in. Again I was sure rejection was the only outcome I should expect.
So...fast forward to June 1st. A friend asked me if I'd heard from Galveston Arts Center about my submission. She shared that she had recieved the "thanks but no thanks email from them." I searched my email, my company email, the bulk file, the spam file, and nothing from GAC. So, I called and spoke to the Center's Director and somewhat indignantly asked, "where's my rejection email?" His response floored me. He said, "We sent out emails to only those who were not accepted to the exhibition, YOUR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE was sent out yesterday." I actually asked him to repeat that again.
Still in disbelief, I went to the mailbox and there it was. A letter from GAC with my name on it. Okay...still not believing...I open the letter and damned if he wasn't right, It said Congratulations! Again...WOW!
A good portion of my self-esteem still believes that this week of surprises is an elaborate practical joke. I guess I'll just count my blessings and see what happens next. Recognition, respect, acknowledgement, as Martha Stewart says, It's a good thing."
About a month ago, Neil Ryan, the guy who started www.contemporaryglassintexas.com
called me and asked why I hadn't submitted for "Texas Juried Glass 2," The juried glass competition for Texas artists presented by the Galveston Arts Center. I had a list of bogus reasons why I hadn't submitted. The real reason for the long list was my belief that I'd never get accepted into the show, so why shoud I bother? Some might call that humility, I'll admit it's insecurity. Neil is a persistant man and very sweet and encouraging of my work. He convinced me that I needed to step out of my own shadow and let the work be judged. So...I sent it in. Again I was sure rejection was the only outcome I should expect.
So...fast forward to June 1st. A friend asked me if I'd heard from Galveston Arts Center about my submission. She shared that she had recieved the "thanks but no thanks email from them." I searched my email, my company email, the bulk file, the spam file, and nothing from GAC. So, I called and spoke to the Center's Director and somewhat indignantly asked, "where's my rejection email?" His response floored me. He said, "We sent out emails to only those who were not accepted to the exhibition, YOUR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE was sent out yesterday." I actually asked him to repeat that again.
Still in disbelief, I went to the mailbox and there it was. A letter from GAC with my name on it. Okay...still not believing...I open the letter and damned if he wasn't right, It said Congratulations! Again...WOW!
A good portion of my self-esteem still believes that this week of surprises is an elaborate practical joke. I guess I'll just count my blessings and see what happens next. Recognition, respect, acknowledgement, as Martha Stewart says, It's a good thing."
Friday, June 1, 2007
Best Of Glass Artists and Artisans Vol. I
About three months ago, I was invited to submit a few photos for inclusion in a juried book entitled "American Glass Artists and Artisans Vol.1". I submitted my work thinking that it was clearly a mistake, and that they had sent me the invitation by accident. I sent in my submission and forgot all about it. I mentally filed it in the "nothing ventured - nothing gained" category.
Last week, I received an e-mail saying that I was selected to be in the book. I opened the link and looked through the draft manuscript slowly, again thinking that this must be a mistake. But there it was, And, on page 66... my work...in a book. WOW! I suppose that good things do come to those who wait.
Click on the link below to check out page 66:
Best of America Glass Artists and Artisans Vol.1
Last week, I received an e-mail saying that I was selected to be in the book. I opened the link and looked through the draft manuscript slowly, again thinking that this must be a mistake. But there it was, And, on page 66... my work...in a book. WOW! I suppose that good things do come to those who wait.
Click on the link below to check out page 66:
Best of America Glass Artists and Artisans Vol.1
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Welcome to our Blog!
As many of you know, we are currently under going a bit of a transition. During the months of July and August, we will be phasing out beading, wire, and soldering workshops and the associated supplies to make room for bigger, better glass and PMC workshops and supplies.
Glass is our passion and we are excited to share with you all of the exciting happenings that will occur at Wired Designs Studio. We are both looking forward to a long and prosperous Blogging relationship!
Happy Blogging!
Stacey & Gail
Glass is our passion and we are excited to share with you all of the exciting happenings that will occur at Wired Designs Studio. We are both looking forward to a long and prosperous Blogging relationship!
Happy Blogging!
Stacey & Gail
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