Glass Gathering April Meeting

Location: Harmony Stained Glass

Business Meeting

Show and Tell

Program: Glass Gathering member Jessica Bates will give a presentation on web presence and promoting yourself as an artist or art business. She will first discuss what is really necessary for branding and visually representing yourself as an artist or craftsman. The second topic of the talk will be on web and social media platforms, and which ones are most useful for artists.

Jessica grew up in Rochester, NY, where she earned her BFA in Industrial design from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2015. She works as a Product Designer and Creative Director for Sidco Filter Corporation, has 9 years of industry experience, and a diverse background in product design, graphic design, marketing, and publishing.

She just started working in stained glass in late 2018, and is always trying something new! Jessica is passionate about the arts in education, conservation, and good design. She serves on the Boards of Friends of School of the Arts, and Exploration Green, and fosters puppies.