Applications for the second annual SNAG/crafthaus scholarship are due January 10. This SNAG scholarship is for crafthaus members and will be juried by crafthaus editor Brigitte Martin. The first recipient of this scholarship in 2011 was Timothy McMahon.

The recipient will receive a free conference registration to the SNAG conference in Phoenix/Scottsdale, a one-year membership in SNAG, a one-year membership in crafthaus, and prominent blogspace on crafthaus for one year.

Check out the eligibility, criteria, and application.
          

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, running concurrently with the 2012 SNAG conference, at the Scottsdale Center  for Performing Arts. The jurors are Robert Ebendorf and Amy Tavern. Learn more.

Email entries by January 15 to Liz Steiner, subject "Necklace Show."

The winner is awarded a booth in the New Designer Gallery at the July Jewelers of America Show in New York City. He or she also receives extensive media attention, and professional career support from AJDC members.

Applicants must be a designer/owner of a jewelry manufacturing business, produce in the U.S., and have never exhibited at a JA Show. Selection is based on originality, craftsmanship, innovation, marketability and cohesiveness. Finalists are submitted to the JA selection committee for consideration as a candidate for the New Designer Gallery.

Contact Alan Revere. Deadline February 10. 

This design competition promotes amber as a source of artistic expression. You are allowed to use other materials as well, provided that amber plays the essential role. Prizes to be awarded:
-  The Mayor of the City of Gdańsk Prize: PLN 10,000 exchange rate approx. 4.4  PLN / 1EUR
-  The Amber Prize of the International Amber Association : 2 kg of amber
-  The Silver Prize: 1 kg of silver

The winning designs and other entries qualified by the jury will be exhibited during AMBERIF 2012, the 19th International Fair of Amber, Jewellery and Gemstones, March 21-23, in Gdańsk, Poland. Contact ada@mtgsa.com.pl (competition office). Deadline February 10.

Schiffer Publishing releases the hardcover book Humor in Craft from Brigitte Martin on March 29. Pre-order it now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online outlets. To order through Amazon, click here.

Registration for the SNAG conference May 23 thru 26 in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ opens January 17. Early registration discounts apply through February 29. Everyone who registers by February 29 is automatically entered into a lottery for free advertising in Metalsmith. 

A very sincere thank you to the team that conceived, created and coordinated the inaugural Trunk Show in Seattle last May: John Rose, Corliss Rose, Brigitte Martin, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, Andy Cooperman, and Don Friedlich. And Harriete Estel Berman for her work on the initial proposal to the board. Their dedication and hard work launched a hugely successful and exciting event.

Taking the reins from them to coordinate the 2012 Trunk Show in Phoenix/Scottsdale are Natalie O'Neal and Andrew Kuebeck. Watch for sign-up information to be emailed out soon. 

Judged by jewelry artisan Anthony Tammaro, upload your work to win $200 worth of printing from Shapeways.
 
To be in the running listen to the podcast and upload your jewelry design to Shapeways with the tag EVD by January 31. Shapeways will 3D print the winner's design in any material of your choosing up to a value of $200 and you will score an ultra hip EvD t-shirt. More at www.shapeways.com.

Elyse Demaray, Demaray Designs, Des Moines, IA    

Emily Keyishian, San Francisco, CA    

SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship - January 10

 

The Society of North American Goldsmiths supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths. SNAG provides access to a vibrant and passionate community, through education, innovation, and leadership.