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Dana Singer, Executive Director
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Week of April 2, 2012
Greetings!
For the next six weeks, we are publishing a Q&A series with the two candidates running to be the next SNAG President. The questions came directly from our membership. All members were invited to send questions to the Nominations & Elections Committee, and the NEC selected these six. Where multiple questions touched on the same topics, they combined those into one question. As you'll see, some very pointed and interesting questions emerged.
Question #1: SNAG is comprised of members working in virtually every area of our field. How do you view the president's role in representing the range of membership within the organization, and what are some ways you would achieve this? Click here to read the responses from John Rose and Renee Zettle-Sterling.
This week we also begin our weekly profile of candidates running for the board of directors and the Nominations & Elections Committee. Each week we will profile one candidate. In future weeks you will see information about proposed amendments to our Bylaws that will be on the ballot, and details about voting. I will repeatedly encourage members to vote online, especially if you're not coming to the conference this year. The business meeting takes place at the conference hotel Saturday May 26 in the afternoon.
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Master Artist-in-Residence Opening
The Appalachian Artisan Center located in Hindman, KY, has an annual opening in its Master Artist-in-Residence Program for artists working in metals. The one-year residencies begin September 1.
Benefits include a substantial stipend, housing, state-of-the-art studio space, and teaching opportunities. They define "Master Artist" as someone who has significant experience and skill in their given field; college degrees preferred but not required.
Application available at www.artisancenter.net/MAR. Contact Kevin Blomenkamp with any questions. Deadline: May 25.
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Temple St. Clair
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Upcoming Gold Conference in NYC
No other conference brings together the voices of jewelers, mining companies, investors, museums, environmental organizations and scientists at the same time and with equal weight necessary to spark critical conversations.
GOLD: Vision, Value and Values is unique in its approach and aims to create an environment where attendees can reach across the aisle and engage with unlikely conversation partners. Click here to download the latest conference brochure.
GOLD is a two-day conference organized by Initiatives in Art and Culture and will take place April 12 - 13, 2012, at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (Fifth Ave. at 34th Street).
Initiatives in Art and Culture is offering a special $100 registration discount to SNAG members. To receive the discount use the promo code "SNAGgold" when registering here.
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 Women's Jewelry Association Student Scholarships
The 2012 Women's Jewelry Association Student Scholarship Application is now available at www.callforentry.org.
Last year WJA awarded $20,000 to eleven students. Don't miss this opportunity to benefit from a scholarship directly geared towards students studying to be jewelers, jewelry designers, gemologists, and watch makers.
There are three categories: 1. Designer creator who creates their own designs 2. Designer working in CAD and 3. Non-Designer, for those studying in other areas of the field including bench jewelers, appraisers, and watch makers. |
 New Director of Jewelry, Public Relations World Gold Council Sally Morrison has been named the new Director of Jewelry, Public Relations. She will drive the World Gold Council's vision and priorities for public relations activity within the U.S. jewelry market, including showcasing gold as a highly desirable and inspirational metal through bridal, fashion, and lifestyle campaigns. |
 Green Jewelry News
Revere Academy's assistant director, Christine Dhein, produces "Green Jewelry News," a monthly electronic newsletter designed to give jewelers eco-friendly studio practices, news, events and tips for daily living.
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Gallery Owners
For the first time Metalsmith's Exhibition in Print will feature contemporary Gothic jewelry, curated by Valerie Steele, Fashion Institute of Technology. Copies of this special issue are already being reserved at stores where Gothic jewelry is sold. We will be introducing many new readers to Metalsmith and to your gallery.
Show Metalsmith readers the Gothic work you represent. Catch the attention of collectors interested in this work. The digital issue offers hyperlinked ads so all online readers, can click directly to your gallery site.
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2012 SNAG Election - Nominations & Elections Committee: Michael Dale Bernard
Each week we are profiling a different candidate for the 2012 SNAG election.
Michael Dale Bernard is currently an artist and Adjunct Jewelry and 
Metals instructor in Long Beach, CA. He received his BFA in 1999, from the University of Illinois, and his MFA in 2007 from California State University, Long Beach.
Bernard has been a member of SNAG since 2004. He has served on the committee to produce SNAG TV (video exhibition) for 3 years and has assisted as the conference emcee. He is also one of the jurors for the 2012 Exhibition in Motion.
Michael has lectured and demonstrated at the Yuma Arts Symposium and the ECU Symposium, Material Topics, in 2011. Bernard's work has been published in Metalsmith's Exhibition in Print 2009 and is included in the 2012 Lark Book 500 Rings. He shows his work at Sienna Gallery, and has participated in many group exhibitions, including the Racine Art Museum and The Metal Museum in Memphis.
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CERF+
Business Insurance Guide
Gold Conference
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WJA Student
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New Director, Jewelry
World Gold Council
Green Jewelry News
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Exhibition in Print
SNAG 2012 Election
Candidate Profile
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About SNAG
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. |
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Place the SNAG Member logo on your website.
SNAG membership conveys to customers your dedication to the industry and inspires trust. If you are a member you can download the logo; it's ready to be added to your website.
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