About
A Flame-Off is a competition for glass artists to see which artist or team creates the best piece in a category within a specified amount of time. The Female Flame-Off provides an opportunity for women glass artists to gather, create, and help others in need by donating the proceeds of sales to local women's related charities.
In the words of its founder, Roze Chikiar, a glass
artist in Austin, Texas, "this event is about giving back what was given
to us and supporting others through our support network.”
Originally was conceived as a place for women glass
artists to meet one another from far and wide and come together to
support each other as well as raise money for donation to women's non
profit charities all across the world.
“I think it’s a great event for everyone, not just women,” says Corinne Winters, who attended several past Female Flame-Offs. “All Flame-Offs are exciting...doing Flame-Offs gives me a reason to push myself to try new things and be more inventive.” Winters adds, “I think some women may be intimidated by the number of men in other Flame-Offs...I think women tend not to be as competitive as men, so the Female Flame-Off is a more comfortable environment for them.”
Attending this event is free to public.
Charitable Donation
The location of the Female Flame-Off changes each year, as does the designated charity. The first Female Flame-Off, held in Chicago in 2006, raised $800 for the Austin chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The 2007 Female Flame-Off, held at the Philadelphia Glass Works in Philadelphia, PA raised $1,820 for Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN). The 2009 event raised $2,645.00 for the Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (FOFG) . 2010 in Humboldt, CA we raised nearly $4000.00 for "Food for the People" the Humboldt Food Bank. 2012 Charity to be announced.
Contest
All pieces will be on display and for sale at the Rolling High booth at the AGE show.
©2012 Female Flame-OffThe Categories 2012
This year's event will consist of three main categories. For open registration we have the functional sculpture category which will have a 6 hour time limit. Next we have the wearable's category and this will have a 4 hour time limit. Next is the mystery box category which will have a 4 hour time limit. All glass will be provided for Mystery Box category only.
Its all in the name of glass family coming out to support the female flame off and a great charity. Thanks!