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Dana Singer, Executive Director
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Week of April 23, 2012
Greetings!
This is week four of our Q&A series with the two candidates running to be the next SNAG President.
Question #4: The prosperity of SNAG is dependent in no small part upon the prosperity of its membership. What strategies do you have for generating new revenue-both for SNAG and for our members?
Click here to read the responses from John Rose and Renee Zettle-Sterling.
The membership meeting during the Phoenix/Scottsdale conference will be held Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00. Click here to access the complete list of candidates on this year's slate: those running for President, the Board of Directors, and the Nominations & Elections Committee. This year, changes to the Bylaws are also going to be on the ballot. The Board conducted a comprehensive review of our Constitution and By-Laws, and they are proposing many revisions to modernize and better articulate our current practices. The substantive changes to the document fall into seven categories; clarifying areas that were either ambiguous or contradictory. Read about this more on our website. And take time to look at the relevant documents. All current SNAG members, including students, have the right to vote. You can vote online or in person at the conference. Online voting will open in May and we will send out details when it's ready. Last, this week we profile our next board of directors candidate, Sharon Massey.
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Lillstreet Artist in Residence Opening Lillstreet Arts Center offers Artist Residencies in all departments and encourages interdisciplinary work. The Artist-in-Residence Program begins September 1, 2012 and ends August 30, 2013. With a residency you work 20 hours each week and in return receive work space in our classroom studios, free classes, teaching opportunities, basic materials & firings, group exhibition with other resident artists, and a monthly stipend for additional materials or personal use. Click here for more details. Online application deadline is May 1. |
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Craft Research Fund Accepting Grant Applications 
From the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design,
three grants funding graduate, professional scholar, and curatorial research focused on craft in the
United States.
Exhibition Research Grant: up to $15,000
Project Grant: up to $15,000
Graduate Research: up to $10,000
Click here to find out more. Application deadline: July 1.
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MJSA Student Scholarship Fund Applications 
Applicants can be enrolled in any kind of jewelry training program, as long as they intend to pursue a career in the jewelry industry and can demonstrate financial need. Criteria are basis of course of study, academics, career plans, recommendations, and industry experience. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. The 2012 scholarship information is now available on the MJSA website. Application deadline: June 15.
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SNAG Member $215 Special Coop Ads in 
Summer issue of NICHE
Call or email today to reserve your space for only $215. Reservation deadline: May 14. Images are due May 18, the issue mails June 25. Bonus distribution: Philadelphia Gift Show, Seattle Gift Show, San Francisco International Gift Fair,
and JA New York
Contact Jenn Grassia, 800.642.4314 x 249
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 CAA's Graduate Arts Programs Directories
The College Art Association has published new editions of its directories for Graduate Programs
in Art History and Graduate Programs in the
Visual Arts.
Comprehensive resources of schools across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, these guides list 650 programs in fine art, craft, design, material studies, art and architectural history, curatorial studies, and arts administration. |
Be Sure You're On SNAG's Current Facebook Page
The older "Members of SNAG" group page is no longer active. Please "Like" and post on SNAG's newer Facebook page by clicking here.
Take two minutes TODAY, move over to our newer Facebook page.
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SNAG TV Call for Entries Deadline May 5
Kat Cole uses video to dramatically capture her Progressive Landscape piece. In her SNAG TV entry she uses what is called a Dolly Shot to slide along the piece in a linear movement. This shot mixed with her soundtrack creates a very bold presentation! Watch her video here.
Shoot your story and share your video online with SNAG members, conference attendees, and the world. SNAG TV will be a constant stream of video revealing the stories, inspiration, and artwork of our members.
This exhibition will grow online with a YouTube channel, a Facebook page and a View + Vote period leading up to the "Heat is On" conference next month. The #1 ranked video in each of our 4 submission categories will be awarded a $100 electronics gift card at the conference final night party!
Read the prospectus and entry form.
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2012 SNAG Election - Board of Directors: Sharon Massey
Each week we are profiling a different candidate for the 2012 SNAG election.
Sharon Massey is a resident of Pittsburgh, and is
currently the Gallery  Director at Slippery Rock University. From 2009 until February 2012, Sharon worked at the Society for Contemporary Craft,
running the retail sales gallery within the non-profit organization. In addition, she has a dual studio practice, including both one-of-a-kind art jewelry
as well as a Pittsburgh-themed production line.
In addition to SNAG, Massey is a member of the Pittsburgh Emerging Artist Leaders, the Art Jewelry Forum, and crafthaus. She received a BFA from Winthrop University in 1999 and her MFA from East Carolina University in 2006.
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This Week
Lillstreet
Artist in Residence Opening
Craft Research Grants
MJSA Student Scholarships
SNAG Member Coop Ads
in NICHE
CAA Graduate Arts
Programs Directories
SNAG's Current
Facebook Page
SNAG TV
2012 SNAG Election
Candidate Profile
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Quick Links
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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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