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Remembering Polly Ullrich
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|  Polly Ullrich, an established independent art critic and journalist based in Chicago, died in a car accident on July 6. Polly was a frequent contributor to Metalsmith; she had already submitted her last article for publication in the upcoming October issue.
Polly has written numerous articles related to contemporary art and craft in Sculpture, frieze, American Craft, KeramikMagazin, Bridge, Fiberarts, Surface Design Journal, The New Art Examiner, Ceramics Art and Perception, and of course Metalsmith. She lectured about art, served on panels and juried and curated exhibitions.
She will be remembered for her kindness, passion, and knowledge of the field.
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SOFA Santa Fe Volunteers
| |  A huge thank you to our stalwart volunteers at SOFA West: Emanuela Aureli, Dennis Gomez, Betty Heald, Genie Shuller, Linda Threadgill, Jim Threadgill, and especially to Jim Cohen, the coordinator of SNAG's presence in the SOFA Resource Center.
Thank you, too, to Kristin Lora, and Ivan and Alison Barnett of Patina Gallery, for coordinating yet another terrific breakfast reception for SNAG at Patina.
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2011 Professional Development Seminar Gains Momentum
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The five segments of the 2011 Professional Development Seminar are all available on SNAG's website: Niche Marketing, Digital Image Extensions, Photography in Flux (Photographers' and Editors' Perspectives), and How to Build a Better Drop Shadow. In just the last month they have attracted 6,800 views.
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| Metalsmith's Exhibition in Print | |  The 2011 juried Exhibition in Print has just mailed out. The jurors were metalsmith Lola Brooks and curator Cindi Strauss. Work featured in this issue will be exhibited at The Metal Museum later this year.
The digital version will be delivered to you in a few days. Many of our advertisers have added live url links to their ads -- use them so they know their advertising is working for them.
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| At the Frontier's Edge: The Arts & Crafts Movement in Denver & Environs, September 21-25 | |  The work of jeweler Todd Reed exemplifies ongoing manifestations of the Arts & Crafts movement, as does the focus on metalwork in the conference, "At the Frontier's Edge," produced by Initiatives in Art and Culture; SNAG/Metalsmith is a co-sponsor.
Reed is both a speaker and host of a special evening event. The frontier created freedom by breaking the bonds of custom, offering new experiences, and calling out new institutions and activities; the nascent Arts & Crafts movement in the Mountain States did just that. Explore ongoing manifestations of this movement and how the "frontier spirit" continues to affect the art, including the work of architects Daniel Liebeskind and Brad Cloepfil.
 Among other speakers are: Nancy J. Blomberg, Native Arts Department (DAM); Anita J. Ellis, Cincinnati Art Museum; Hugh Grant, Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art; Thomas Jacob Noel, professor of History, University of Colorado; Cheryl Robertson, independent scholar, curator, and museum consultant; Robert C. Rust, national Arts and Crafts design consultant; and Thomas Brent Smith, Petrie Institute of Western American Art (DAM).
Downloadable conference brochure. Register for full conference here. Student and one- and two-day passes available.
Special rates at the Brown Palace Hotel ($219) and the affiliated Comfort Inn ($119 and $139); identify yourself as Arts & Crafts participants or with Initiatives in Art and Culture. The room blocks will be held until August 22 (Brown Palace, 800-321-2599), and September 5 (Comfort Inn, 800-237-7431). Reservations must be made via phone.
Above: Todd Reed; Archibald Knox |
| SNAG Seeks Nominations for the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award | |  The Lifetime Achievement Award is SNAG's highest honor and is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of metalsmithing. Selection of the award recipient is made by a committee of SNAG members. The Phoenix conference will be dedicated to the 2012 recipient, with the presentation of the award made there.
Any member may nominate someone for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Nomination packages must include a resume or biography of the nominee and an argument in support of their selection. The package should also include letters of support from at least two other SNAG members.
Nomination packages should be sent to the Lifetime Achievement Award Committee Chair: Beth Ann Gerstein, 175 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116.
Postmark Date: no later than November 13, 2011 (must be received by November 15, 2011). For additional procedural information, contact Karen Lorene, Board Laison, facereart@aol.com or karen2219@comcast.net
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SNAG Donor Recognition
| |  An updated list of donors to SNAG has been uploaded on our website. Our profound and heartfelt appreciation goes out to every single person, company and foundation on this long list. We could never do so much without you.
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| SNAG Room Block for SOFA Chicago | |  SNAG has again reserved a special room block at the Comfort Inn and Suites, for November 3-6. Rooms are $143 and $153. Only 25 rooms are available this year so make your reservation early. Located in downtown Chicago, complete with complimentary breakfast buffet, and conveniently located to Navy Pier. Call 312-894-0900, ask for the SOFA Room Block. Deadline for reservations is October 14.
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The weekly Announcements from SNAG will be on hiatus for the next two weeks, resuming Monday, September 5.
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