Photo by Ken Emly; Courtesy of Museum of Glass
ABOUT – Who We Are
IGAN IS
IGAN is currently located in Seattle, Washington, USA. As the hub of a global organization, IGAN’s staff will remain small. IGAN will provide information and resources directly to artists and through regional and local organizations that share IGAN’s mission.
How this all began–
“A month long trip to Australia that ended in early 2012 was the starting point. Inspired by the Aboriginal art I saw, there was a moment of insight. I felt compelled to pursue the idea. I simply could not dismiss it. I could visualize how magnificent it would be to interpret that work into glass art. My interest in glass goes back 25-years. Living in Seattle, the world center for glass art, and the connections I had made through the years, put me in the precise place to explore the idea.
A major show at the Seattle Art Museum about Aboriginal Art and the first glass art show, LINKS dedicated to introducing Australian glass artists to the US happened over the next few months. The convergence was a powerful signal the time was right to test my idea.
I have reached out globally to artists, collectors, museums, students, educational institutions and asked about the idea of forming a new organization dedicated to fostering indigenous art in glass. The support was universal and it resonated particularly with glass artists in Australia.”
Judith Cushman, IGAN Founder
Initial Organization
Judith Cushman, Executive Director & Founder
Judith Cushman is President of Judith Cushman & Associates, a consulting and retained search firm specializing in filling Communications and Public Relations positions in the United States. Her interest in the arts and glass spans over 25 years when she relocated to Seattle. She is also a supporter of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. She received her BA from Barnard College in New York City where she lived until she moved to the Pacific Northwest with her family.
Robert “Bob” Quick, Treasurer & Financial Advisor
Bob Quick is the former head of Infrastructure, Information Technology for King County in Washington State. His career spans over 30-years of managing Corporate IT operations. Currently he is consulting with small businesses and non-profits on general management and IT issues. He is associated with 501 Commons and Score, both non-profit consulting and support organizations in the Seattle area. He received his BS from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute in New York and has resided in the Puget Sound region for over 30-years, and was originally from New York. He is a supporter of the Pilchuck Glass School.
Heather Shaw, Website Support (on contract)
Heather Shaw has a 10-year affiliation with Judith Cushman & Associates, initially as an employee responsible for administration and technical support. She currently supports editorial content and web site maintenance for the firm through her own firm, Lorian Works. She resides in the Puget Sound region.
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