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Dana Singer, Executive Director
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Week of June 4, 2012
Greetings!
Hillary Halstead, of Halstead Bead, blogged about the conference, "I am revitalized, re-energized and refocused! Last week's annual Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) conference is better than a trip to the spa." Read more... If you were at the Phoenix/Scottsdale conference and had a good time, the best thing you can do for SNAG is to let your peers, friends, colleagues and others know. Be sure to fill out our post-conference survey as well, your feedback is a gift that enables us to improve every year. And don't wait too long to sign up for our new member benefit, our Maker Profile pages. If you sign up between now and the end of October, your first year is only $25 (prorated to coincide with your next membership renewal).
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New Issue of Metalsmith
Metalsmith mailed out on June 1, and the digital edition will go out this Friday, June 8. This issue includes editorial pieces on:
- Terra Nova: Polymer Art at the Crossroads
- In Production: Gustav Reyes
- LOOK: A Touch of Alchemy, from Marianne Hunter
- Feature articles on Ubaldo Vitali, Robert Longyear, Kirsten Haydon, and Flora Book
- Exhibition reviews and more
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New! SNAG Maker Profiles  Build your own page with our user-friendly template. Fill it with images and information about you, what you make, the materials you use, connections to your shops, your craft shows, exhibitions, and more. Extend your networks, and link to your website, your Etsy shop, your social media. Update your Maker Profile whenever you like.
The Maker Profiles are searchable by name, materials, process, and content. Use tags for an advanced search.
That's not all -- the images of work you see rotating throughout the site are now randomly pulled from those in the Maker Profiles. If you have a Maker Profile page, your work will appear throughout our site. You can change your images at any time.
Our Maker Profiles will become a destination for anyone looking for new and interesting work. Once we have a good body of work on the site, we will begin promoting it outside the field to curators, galleries, retail stores, fashion and lifestyle magazine editors, stylists, interior designers, photographers, and others.
You'll love this new feature, our Maker Profile pages. Add this to your membership now. This new benefit will normally cost $30 a year, but from now through October it's only $25. Prorated to coincide with your next membership renewal.
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Technical Article
 Be sure to check out the current technical article from James Thurman on his new material Thurmanite.
Continue to look for all your SNAG News favorites under both NEWS, and RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES.
Watch for more later in the year when we move the content of SNAG News to a constant stream of information. More content, much more timely.
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New Apprenticeship Program Deadline June 18
The Society for Contemporary Craft has launched a new apprenticeship program for a recent B.A. or M.F.A. graduate who works in a craft medium.
One year, work full-time for SCC's education department and enjoy access to their studios. Ideal opportunity for emerging artists looking to gain professional experience while building their own body of work. $1,000/month stipend plus $300 housing allowance. Download information and application here.
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 Registration Open!
Forging Entrepreneurs: Tools and Skills for Business Success SNAG's new business symposium for independent jewelers and metalsmiths running small businesses.
One full day, Sunday August 26, in Pittsburgh, PA, in collaboration with the Society for Contemporary Craft. Eight presentations, each given twice. Four presentations address technical ways to be more productive and improve your bottom line. The other four will advance your business acumen.
Cost is only $125, and attendance is capped at 100 people. Registration closes July 15. Read more. |
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This Week
New Issue of Metalsmith
Maker Profile Pages
SNAG News
Technical Article
New Apprenticeship Program
Forging Entrepreneurs
Download SNAG's New
Member Badge
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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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