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| 2012 Conference Theme: The Heat is On! | | |
Humans harness the ability to contain or control heat and the capacity to apply it selectively. Heat can act as a catalyst; it is a necessary factor in the formation of minerals and critical elements. Heat can also be interpreted as a result of friction, or the anxiety and excitement of competition. Whether the techniques we use are ancient or contemporary, many of them share in common the factor of heat.
The 2012 SNAG Conference Program Advisory Committee is currently seeking proposals from presenters that tie into the conference theme. If you've seen an excellent presentation that would contribute to our field, also send that information to the Committee. The Exhibitions Committee is also inviting artists or curators (individuals or groups) to submit proposals for exhibitions in response to the conference theme.
Deadline for the speaker proposals is April 1. Deadline for the exhibition proposals is April 15. Click here to access more information about each one. The Phoenix conference is May 23-26, 2012, hosted by the Arizona Designer Craftsmen, co-chairs Becky McDonah, Tedd McDonah and Lynette Andreasen.
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| "State of Flux" Student Exhibition in Seattle | |  Jana Brevick, Ron Ho and Karen Lorene, the jurors of SNAG's annual juried student exhibition in Seattle, "State of Flux," have announced their selections. The work of 40 students from nearly as many schools will be exhibited inside the Vendor Room at the Westin Hotel. A complete list of students and their school affiliations is on our website.
Image: Michael O'Neill |
| SNAG Conference Tote Bag Advertising Opportunity |  Reach 800 of your target audience at this year's SNAG conference in Seattle! Gain new customers and clients; promote your business, services, studio, school, gallery, upcoming show, products, or yourself. Each attendee receives the conference tote bag stuffed with items from advertisers that want to reach out to the SNAG audience.
For just $100 send us 800 copies of your flyer, postcards, brochures, mini catalogs, coupons, cards, samples and other promotional pieces for our conference tote bags. Deadline for receipt of payment and materials is April 18.
For more information click here or contact Lynne Hull.
Image: Michael & Joy Galicki show off their Pin Swap pin-studded totebag from Houston 2010. |
| Metalsmith is Media Sponsor of Upcoming Gold Conference, Special Discount Rates for SNAG Members | |  Register now for this April 8-9 conference in New York City coordinated by Initiatives in Art and Culture. Special Discount Rate for all SNAG members: $275 instead of $350 through March 15.
Take an all-embracing look at gold, considering it in all its physical manifestations from mineral, to ingot, to coinage, to jewelry and at all stages of its production and use. It will explore contemporary approaches to mining, with close attention paid to sustainable extraction, corporate social responsibility, and the increasing use of reclaimed metal. Look at gold throughout history, and collectors and collections of gold, as well as its symbolism. And consider contemporary work in gold, be it by large firms or individual artisans.
 Speakers include Mary Lee Hu, Atelier Zobel, jeweler designers Marilyn Cooperman and Temple St. Clair, Mary McFadden, iconic fashion designer and collector of gold, Tiffany & Co., for their gold manufacturing, Géza von Habsburg, art historian and author, definitive volumes on Fabergé, Benjamin Zucker, scholar, author, gem merchant, and collector, Paul Song, director, rare coins, bullion, and bank notes, Bonhams, Robert D. Headley, COO, Jewelers of America, James D. Webster, Division of Physical Sciences, American Museum of Natural History, and key representatives from RESOLVE, Earthworks, Barrick Gold Corporation and Kinross Gold Corporation, among many other speakers.
An evening reception at Aaron Faber Gallery, and a closing evening reception and screening of the award-winning film, "Red Gold," complements the formal sessions.
A PDF of the entire conference brochure can be downloaded here.
To take advantage of the Special Discount Rate for SNAG members call 646-485-1952 or email info@artinitiatives.com. Student and One-day Rates available (for the latter contact organizer).
Images (top to bottom): Tiffany Dragonfly Brooches; Temple St. Clair, Gold Granulated Vine Bracelet; Tamil Nadu, Indian Priest's Ceremonial Necklace |
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