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| Call for Entries "Hot Under the Collar: A Survey of Contemporary Necklaces" | |
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Liz Steiner
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From comments on the classic strand of pearls to contemporary takes on armor, this juried exhibition seeks to showcase how metalsmiths today interpret this incredibly versatile object.
"Hot Under the Collar" will be exhibited May 24-27, in conjunction with the 2012 SNAG conference. The exhibition will take place at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, in a large atrium. Learn more.
Jurors: Robert Ebendorf (Belk Distinguished Professor at the East Carolina University Metal Design program) and Amy Tavern (studio artist and instructor).
Email entries by January 15, 2012 to Liz Steiner, subject "Necklace Show."
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MJSA Vision Awards (Metalsmith Media Sponsor)
| |  Metalsmith is a Media Sponsor of the MJSA Vision Awards, and the submission deadline for this competition is coming up December 15. More information.
The MJSA Vision Awards celebrate outstanding talent in the field of jewelry design. Some of the industry's finest designers -- Todd Reed, Mark Schneider, Steve Midgett, Lisa Krikawa, and many others -- have won Vision Awards.
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| Nominations and Elections Committee is Seeking Qualified Presidential Candidates for the 2012 Election | | |
Already tired of the race for the White House?
Bemoaning your local officials' television ads?
Sick of all the political phone calls?
If you've ever found yourself wishing for a friendly, scandal-free election, perhaps the SNAG community is the place for you!
SNAG is an organization dedicated to furthering the field of jewelry and metalsmithing by supporting the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers, and metalsmiths. The Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking qualified Presidential candidates for the 2012 election.
The President is an ambassador representing SNAG both outside the organization as well as within the field, promoting SNAG wherever and whenever possible. In addition, he or she is always available to listen to SNAG members' comments, issues, and concerns. Potential candidates should possess diplomacy, an urge to make a meaningful contribution to the organization, and, preferably, a commitment to their own practice. If this describes you or someone you know, please speak up!
Nominations can be made directly to an NEC member or through the NEC webpage.
NEC Chair, Mary Hallam Pearse, Courtney Starrett, Kristi Kloss.
To speak with someone that has direct knowledge of SNAG initiatives please contact NEC Chair, Mary Hallam Pearse, 706-201-6140.
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| Advertise in Metalsmith | |  Reserve your quarter, half or full page ad in the Metalsmith issue that will be at our SNAG conference in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, and in Metalsmith digital where your ad can be hyperlinked for immediate electronic responses.
In addition to the regular print run, our March issue will be seen by collectors at these shows for extended visibility:
- SOFA NY
- Smithsonian Craft Show
- Initiatives in Art & Culture
- Paradise City Arts Festival
- NICHE: The Show
To reserve contact Jean Savarese now.
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| Professional Development Seminar | |  People just can't get enough of the PDS sessions on our website. "Not Just Another Pricing Lecture" from Houston in 2010 now has 8,338 views. And from the PDS in Seattle earlier this year, "Digital Images" is at 3,249 views, "Niche Marketing" has 3,630 views, "Photography in Flux, the Editors Perspective" shows 2,623 views, "Photography in Flux, the Photographers Opinion" is at 2,690 views, and "How to Build a Better Drop Shadow" has 3,777 views.
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As part of SNAG's partnership with the Society of Arts and Crafts, we have 30 free passes to the 
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