The Craft Organization Development Association
Celebrates Excellence in Leadership
Andrew Glasgow Recognized at 20th Annual CODA Conference
Andrew Glasgow, former Executive Director of the American Craft Council and the Furniture Society, was recognized for his contribution to the field of craft by the Craft Organization Development Association (CODA), in a room full of his peers at the Jepson Center of the Telfair Museums, in Savannah, Georgia. After many gracious words about the significant impact Andrew’s leadership, creative thinking, and outstanding service have had on so many by Cheryl Hartley, CODA Chair and Exec. Dir. of Tamarack the Best of West Virginia; Stoney Lamar, Trustee of the American Craft Council; and Carol Sedestrom Ross, CODA board member and HandMade at NY International Gift Fair consultant, “I first met Andrew at Southern Highlands Craft Guild installing a show of decorative ironwork and thought who is this young man?" said Carol Sedestrom Ross, "It was brilliant to bring a show like that to a geographical area where there are probably the most blacksmiths per capita than anywhere in the country. Every organization that he has been affiliated with has grown and developed under his thoughtful and caring leadership. Andrew has faced his current battle with an almost unbelievable upbeat attitude, posting faithfully on Caring Bridge, keeping all of his friends and fans informed with courage and wit. I am honored to give the CODA Leadership award with respect, admiration, and love to a wonderful friend"; he was presented with a beautiful bamboo and oak plaque, handmade by Steve Loar, Director of the Center for Turning and Furniture Design at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Andrew’s heartfelt speech touched many as he continues to inspire with his enduring spirit. He was presented with a beautiful bamboo and oak plaque, handmade by Steve Loar, Director of the Center for Turning and Furniture Design at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Andrew’s heartfelt speech touched many and he continues to inspire with his enduring spirit.
Andrew Glasgow currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina and is a native of Heflin, Alabama. He received an Art History degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has served as Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts at the Birmingham Museum of Art, Curator of Education and the Director of Programs and Collections at the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville, as Assistant Director of Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Executive Director of The Furniture Society, Deputy Director and Executive Director at the American Craft Council, based in New York. Andrew resigned due to medical reasons in late 2009. Currently, Andrew serves as a trustee of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans. Formerly he was a long time trustee of the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, a center based at UNC Asheville and has served on the CODA Board of Directors.
The 20th Annual CODA Conference brought together leaders from as far away as Canada, Mexico and Hawaii as well as all regions of the United States. The Craft Organization Development Association’s Leadership Conference is a rare opportunity to share ideas, learn successful strategies, and benefit from the experiences of others through presentations, discussions and informal dialogue; gaining valuable insight into the newest ideas and projects created by some of the most forward thinking organizations devoted to craft. Each year CODA holds an annual conference in a different location to give participants an opportunity to network with peers learning about national trends and issues, and to experience local craft/art projects and venues as well as hearing from national speakers. Now more than ever craft organizations need to forge strong and creative networks to survive, and prosper.
The 21st Annual CODA Conference “Connecting the Dots…collaborating…fundraising…telling your story” will be held in Portland, Maine, June 8-11, 2011. The power of creating connections between like organizations is a key strength of the annual conference. Attendees will come away with new ideas, new action plans, and new connections that will further develop the field of craft across America.