Two Leading Glass Art Publications to MergeProfitable Glass Quarterly is pleased to announce to its subscribers its recent merger with Glass Art magazine to form one larger entity that will retain the name Glass Art. The new publication is designed to bring PGQ readers the combined strengths and resources of both magazines while offering enhanced features on glassworking techniques and Web technology. Maureen James, founding editor of Profitable Glass Quarterly, will become the publisher of Glass Art with the May/June 2011 issue.Maureen stated: “Many talented individuals from both organizations will blend their knowledge and perspectives to develop truly unique content for the glass industry. The voices of independent glass artists will bring inspiration to our readers, and coverage of new glassworking techniques and Web developments will keep them abreast of the rapidly changing technology that is so vital to doing business in this age of the Internet. We will rely on our mutual longtime relationships to constantly expand our offerings to our readers.”Those who currently subscribe to Profitable Glass Quarterly will be transferred to Glass Art and will receive uninterrupted service along with improved benefits throughout the management realignment. Customers of the new Glass Art will soon have access to world-class website and Web hosting support that includes calendars for classes and glass events, Web banner ads, expanded search capabilities, videos, forum interaction, and blog support. The magazine’s new data center will better serve its customers by achieving a faster upload of user files, improved ad delivery, and confirmation through initiation of file transfer protocol (FTP) and a dedicated T1 line. An online Industry Directory will also be available in addition to the directory that is currently available in hard copy only and will link to Glass Art’s sister publications, Glass Patterns Quarterly and The Flow.