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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of October 29, 2012
Greetings!
We have posted an updated description of next year's virtual exhibition on SNAG's website. We've changed the title to "Contemporary Goldsmithing: Tradition & Excellence."
George Sawyer, celebrated goldsmith and maker of exquisite mokume gane, will jury this exhibition with two other jurors of his choice. Watch in spring 2013 for the Call for Entries with instructions on how to submit work. The jurors will be looking for high-quality images of exemplary work by contemporary, traditional goldsmiths.
SNAG has uploaded a Maker Profile Page for our 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mary Ann Scherr. Her work ranges from automobile design with The Ford Motor Company to toy design, from fashion design to graphic and book illustration, from experimental metal research to product development. Thank you to Michael Gayk, Chair of our Online Presence Committee, who volunteered to help any Lifetime Achievement Award recipient upload their complimentary Maker Profile Page.
And my last reminder to come to the coffee break at SOFA Chicago co-hosted by SNAG and the Chicago Metal Arts Guild. Friday November 2 from 11:00 to noon, we'll have coffee, tea, bagels and pastries. Room 328, just down the hall from the two jewelry/metals morning lectures sponsored by SNAG.
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October issue of Metalsmith 
The new issue of Metalsmith is in the
mail and the digital version will be
emailed out today.
You will want to spend some quality time with this issue. Starting with the feature article on the work of Petra Class. And from there it just gets better and better.
This issue's "In Production" is about George Sawyer, and "In Fashion" exclaims how addictive the costume jewelry of GAS Bijoux is.
We've got an article about the bold wire work of Barbara Stutman, and a fascinating piece about the missing ninth bracelet of Tutankhamen. Then a complete shift to contemporary handmade ornate musical horn instruments, an examination of Peter Skubic's art jewelry, and a tribute to William Frederick from silversmith Jeffrey Herman.
Don't forget: Watch for our launch of Megan Auman's new column in Metalsmith, "Value Added," in the January issue.
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National Endowment of the Humanities 
Medal Competition
The National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking a new design for the National Humanities Medal, which is bestowed annually by the President of in a White House ceremony. NEH invites thoughtful and creative solutions for a new National Humanities Medal. 
The new medal is intended to premiere at the 2013 National Humanities Medal ceremony and will serve the Endowment far into the future.
A panel of distinguished judges will be selected for their expertise in the fields of art, sculpture, minting, and cultural management. They will advise the Chairman of NEH, who will choose the final winning design. For more information including design requirements and judging criteria: http://humanitiesmedaldesign.challenge.gov/
Translating the idea of the humanities-the study of literature, philosophy, history, and other subjects-into a visual form is a challenging task. The design should reflect the importance of the award and of the humanities in a graceful, insightful, and ultimately beautiful manner.
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Raising Awareness 
A fantastic event was coordinated by Gabriel Craig and David Huang, at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
To raise awareness about metalsmithing, Gabriel, David and 30 other volunteer metalsmiths raised 50 vessels, interacted with 250,000 people from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, and handed out 1,000 copies of Metalsmith.
During the weekday there were literally busloads and busloads of school groups of every age stopping by to watch them work. The students lined the edges of the space watching and asking questions.
From Gabriel: "For us this is what craft-based performance, activism and advocacy work is all about, building bridges to the broader culture and providing an opportunity to continue to engage. Raising Awareness was truly a team effort..Each person brought their own background, practice, interests and style to bear on the project, which resulted in the presentation of contemporary metalsmithing as a relevant, vibrant and diverse cultural practice."
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Torpedo Factory Call for Entriesexhibition featuring individually designed pieces of handmade clothing or jewelry created as fine or expressive art, as a unique artistic creation or statement. It is open to all artists nationally and internationally.
Juried by Rachel Timmins, this exhibition is open to all artists nationally and internationally. For more information, to download the complete prospectus, and to apply online, go to Torpedo Factory Art Center. For questions mail them at targetgallery@torpedofactory.org
Deadline: December 3. Exhibition Dates: February 2 - March 3, 2013
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Spectrum Award 2013 Winners
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James Currens, Best of Show
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The winners have been named in the 2013 AGTA Spectrum Awards competition hosted by the American Gem Trade Association. This year James Currens won Best of Show.
Winning Spectrum jewelry selections were awarded in six categories: Bridal Jewelry, Business Day Wear, Classical Jewelry, Evening Wear, Classical, and
Men's, as well as Best of Category selections, Platinum Honors, Palladium Prestige Awards, WJA
Gem Diva Awards, Manufacturing Honors, and
Fashion Forward Honors.
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Fashion Forward |
The competition was judged October 20-21 in New York, NY. Judges for the 2013 competition were Candace Edelman of Alex Sepkus, Jennifer Heebner of JCK Magazine, fine jewelry buyer Abby Huhtanen of Bergdorf Goodman, lapidarist Kiwon Jang, and designer Kimberly McDonald.
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Opening for Jewelry Designer with 3D/CAD Experience 
By Design Inc. is a fashion consulting company hired by the likes of Rachel Zoe, Phillip Crangi, Jewelmint.com, to help conceptualize, design, model, and produce, there jewelry collections. They are a unique
company, growing rapidly, looking for professionally
committed employees.
This new jewelry designer will develop jewelry designs aligned with company strategy and aesthetic. This person will also take designs and create specification sheets (instructions) for their overseas vendors to
follow. This position is part engineer and part artist.
Qualifications
3+ years experience as a Jewelry Designer
Knowledge of jewelry manufacturing techniques and materials
Expertise in the following technical skills: hand sketching; gauche rendering; 3-D CAD modeling and rendering (Rhino (required), Flamingo, KeyShot); 2-D CAD (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Knowledge of rapid prototyping process
Contact By Design for all other information.
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Metal Arts Guild of Canada's Steel Trophy 
Paul McClure, one of the co-chairs of SNAG's upcoming conference in Toronto, was awarded the Steel Trophy for "Best in Show 2011," MAG Canada's biannual exhibition.
The Steel Trophy has been awarded since 1956 and was designed and made by MAG founding member Harold Stacey.
Check out the website of MAG Canada for more information about the exhibition, the Steel Trophy, and the guild.
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Maker Profile: Francis Solar
Traditional textile techniques with unconventional materials
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This Week
October issue of Metalsmith
NEH Medal Competition
Raising Awareness
at ArtPrize
Call for Entries
Torpedo Factor Art Center
Spectrum Award 2013 Winners
Jewelry Designer Opening
Paul McClure
MAG Canada's Steel Trophy
Maker Profile
Francis Solar
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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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