In response to the request of the Ch. van der Seijs Foundation to develop a promotional activity with an international character for the glass museum GlazenHuis and the city of Lommel, the International Glass Prize (IGP) was founded. In 2012 the first edition of the triennial international glass competition was initialized; 3 years later the second edition is launched. Important in the development of the competition is the cross-over from fine art to design and craft. All this in relation to the material glass, its physical image or the conceptual reference. More important than the prize money, is the financial support to cover the transport costs of the selected works, so that all artists have the opportunity to participate in this competition.