Showcase 500 Necklaces 
Call for Entries
Lark Jewelry & Beading seeks images for a new 500 Series book of handmade contemporary jewelry (with a bias towards wearable work). "Necklaces" can include neckpieces, chokers, torques, collars, operas, ropes, chains, bibs,
and so forth. This juried gallery collection will be published in 2013.
Entries for Lark are now online only, through Juried Art Services. Here is the link for the prospectus and to enter. Deadline: August 1, 2012 |
AGTA Spectrum Awards Call for Entries
The AGTA Spectrum Awards honors designers whose work utilizes natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls in finished fine jewelry design.
The jurors examine each piece by hand with an eye to craftsmanship and quality of the materials used, in five different categories. The Spectrum Awards competition is open to all individuals living in the United States and Canada.
Deadline: September 21. For more information and the entry form go to AGTA.
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 Horror Stories: Packing and Shipping Recommendations for Artists
This Slideshare presentation by Leila Hamden, former curator at The Metals Museum, from the 2012 Professional Development Seminar is now available on SNAG's website. Take time to also listen to "Packing One-of-a-kind Artwork for Shipping" by Harriete Estel Berman.
We'll continue to let you know each week as the other talks from this year's Professional Development Seminar are available. |
Register for SNAG's Business Symposium
For independent jewelers and metalsmiths running small businesses. Presenters Wayne Werner, Todd Pownell, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, Brigitte Martin, Adam Kenney, Ron McNeish, and Beverly Tadeu share valuable business advice and technical insights that are guaranteed to improve your productivity and bottom line. Sunday August 26, all day, in partnership with the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA. Only $125 and attendance is capped at 100 attendees. Deadline to register: July 15. Read more or register here.
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UncommonGoods Call for Entries
Looking for unique pieces and fresh designs not seen anywhere else. Wow us with your earrings, necklaces, cufflinks, watches or bracelets. Designs should tell a story, be intelligent, and show creative individuality.
Prize: $500 + UncommonGoods vendor contract. Finalists: Consultation and critique of your work, opportunity to submit entire portfolio to UncommonGoods buyers, tips for marketing and growing your business. The UncommonGoods buying team also considers your full portfolio for future work. Learn more and submit designs here. Deadline: July 12 at 11:59 PM ET.
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 Revere Offers iPhone Jewelry Photography Class
Taught by the Academy's assistant director Christine Dhein, learn the step-by-step process for taking clear, attractive and high-quality photos with your iPhone 4. Learn more.
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 Colorado Metalsmithing Association 2012 Conference
"Stop. Reflect. Illuminate." features presenters Bernd Munsteiner, Boris Bally, Petra Class, Cynthia Eid, George Sawyer, and Bill Dawe doing blacksmithing demos.
July 20-22 at The Steamplant in Salida, CO. Click here for more information. |
SNAG Deadline Reminders
"Forging Entrepreneurs" business symposium Registration - July 15
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Showcase 500 Necklaces
Call for Entries
AGTA Spectrum Awards
Call for Entries
Packing and Shipping Recommendations
Register for SNAG
Business Symposium
UncommonGoods
Call for Entries
iPhone Jewelry
Photography Class CoMA Conference
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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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