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Dana Singer, Executive Director
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Week of February 13, 2012
Greetings!
I'm happy to report on a renewed collaboration with the Association of Contemporary Jewellery in the UK, thanks to a conversation between Dauvit Alexander, The Justified Sinner, and SNAG's President, Sue Amendolara. Once again, all ACJ members can attend our conference at the rate quoted for SNAG members. Similarly, all SNAG members attending a future ACJ conference will pay only the ACJ member rates.
We're also partnering with ACJ to further the exchange of information between the two organizations. The ACJ e-bulletin will contain relevant reports from our weekly "Riveting News," and we will publish items of interest from the ACJ. The first two items from ACJ are included in this week's announcements, the internship opportunity with Ute Drecker and the Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Awards in March.
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AGTA Gem Show
SNAG had a booth last week at the AGTA Show in Tucson. I felt a lot of excitement about the SNAG conference being in Scottsdale this year. One of the highlights is always seeing the AGTA Spectrum Award winning pieces on display. Here are just a few of the pieces; as always they are beautifully designed and made. Thank you to Betty Harris, our local coordinator, and the other volunteers who helped sit the booth: Danielle Embry, Gina Mead Howie, Hilary Jones-Wujcik, Donna Lewis, Mark Ramsour, and Don and Jill Stuart.  | |
Todd Reed
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MJSA Jeweler Sales Position
 MJSA has an immediate opening for an entry-level sales associate on our in-house sales team. Responsible for identifying and contacting prospects for membership, event exhibit space and sponsorships, and advertising, by phone, e-mail, and face-to-face visits.
Travel and rub shoulders with industry leaders such as De Beers, Tiffany's, Zale Corp, Swarovski, Johnson Matthey, Stuller, Gesswein and others. Must have Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant study and/or experience in jewelry making & design. For a complete description of position and requirements, contact MJSA.
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 CERF+ Benefit in a Booth In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Buyers Market of American Craft, CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund and Artists' Emergency Services) is inviting artists to participate in their first-ever, Benefit-in-a-Booth at BMAC. You'll help raise funds and spread the word about CERF+ who in turn will promote your involvement with buyers at the show. Sign up for CERF+'s Benefit in a Booth. |
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Work Placement Opportunity with Ute Decker
Ute Decker, leading proponent of ethical jewelry and voted one of "Britain's most inspiring jewellery designers," is offering two-month internships starting now. Offering the opportunity to gain insight into studio work, PR, exhibition preparation and ethical jewelry.
Applicants should have a strong interest in ethical jewelry and would join Ute 2- 3 days a week in her studio at Cockpit Arts, Holborn. Internships are available throughout the year. Travel expenses paid. Please send your CV, cover letter as well as images of your own work to: opportunities@utedecker.com
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SNAG's Silent Auction
By popular demand, jewelry and objects return to the SNAG silent auction this year. Check out our special Silent Auction and Raffle Facebook page and come "Like" us. Browse the raffle items that will be awarded, and see what items will be up for bidding during the 2013 SNAG conference in Phoenix, Arizona during May 23-26. We'll keep posting items as they are donated. And donors--we welcome you to post information about your donations. Once again the donating artist will have the option of donating either 100% or 60% of the proceeds to help underwrite SNAG's educational programming. And the artwork bidding will begin at 40% of the retail price. Donating to our silent auction is a terrific way to support SNAG, even if you can't make it to the conference.  | |
Donation from ECU to attend the ECU 2013 Symposium
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 Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards
From March 6-9, in an exhibition of the best entries from the 2012 Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship & Design Awards, see the art and working techniques of today's leading jewelers and silversmiths. This year it includes a new prize from the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers. www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Seeks Intern
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston seeks an intern to work with the Curator of Contemporary Decorative Arts. The key project will be to research works from the museum's permanent collection of contemporary craft.
In advance of the inaugural installation of collections material in the MFA's newly opened Daphne and Peter Farago Gallery for contemporary decorative arts. Additional duties may include research assistance in support of exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions, as well as general administrative support for the curator. B.A. in art history or a related academic field required; graduate study is strongly preferred. Position is five days a week for 12 weeks, although alternate schedules may be arranged. A stipend of $5000 will be offered. Application deadline: April 1, 2012.
Send cover letter and resume to: resumes@mfa.org, or Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115.
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 Raffle Tickets Now for Sale - Only 600 are Available SNAG's annual raffle tickets are now on sale! Support the SNAG Educational Endowment Fund and win great prizes! Check out the 2012 raffle prizes donated so far this year here, such as an Arrowmont one-week workshop tuition certificate ($495 value) with application fee ($50 value). 
Thanks to all our generous donors for the incredible donations so far in 2012: Boris Bally, Peters Valley Craft Center, Society of North American Goldsmiths, Arrowmont, Pocosin Arts, Rio Grande, Glendo Corporation, Contenti, Allcraft Jewelry Supply Company, Penland School of Crafts, and Steven Brian Samuels.
Tickets are available for $20 for one, OR $100 for six. Purchase them online here, or at the SNAG conference in Arizona this May. But hurry, only 600 tickets are available. Your support is very much appreciated! GOOD LUCK!
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MAKERS RECEIVES CHOICE AWARD
Choice named Makers: A History of American Studio Craft the first comprehensive survey of contemporary craft, one of the top 25 academic books of 2011. MAKERS was written by Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf and produced by the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design. This prestigious list reflects the best in scholarly titles (approximately ten percent of some 7,000 works) reviewed by Choice and recognized by the academic library community. Find out more about the award here: Choice Reviews Online.
To celebrate this award, CCD is extending the special $45 holiday offer of MAKERS plus an exhibition catalogue of your choice (includes shipping in the USA).
For more information and to secure your copy, info@craftcreativitydesign.org or 828.890.2050.
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This Week
AGTA Gem Show
MJSA Job Opening
CERF+ Benefit in a Booth
Ute Decker internships SNAG's Silent Auction
Goldsmiths Craft & Design AwardsMFA Boston Seeks Intern
Raffle Tickets On SaleMAKERS Receives Award
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