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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of November 12, 2012
Greetings!
This week has seen some highs and lows. People went gaga over our exhibition at SOFA Chicago featuring work from this year's Exhibition in Print. Kudos to go to Kristin Beeler and Caroline Gore, with the support of Nicole Jacquard, Jessica Calderwood, and all the volunteers who helped throughout the show. Check out the images below.
The audience also loved all of our lectures. Thank you to our presenters Andrew Kuebeck, Heejin Hwang, Emanuela Duca, Marjorie Simon, and Paul McClure. And last, I hope everyone who filled the room for the coffee break enjoyed a good hour of conversation. Thank you to Anne Fiala for pulling the whole thing together and to the Chicago Metal Arts Guild for inviting us to co-host again.
Sadly two of our board members resigned this week, both for professional reasons. Caroline Gore is at the beginning of a year-long sabbatical and wants to be able to focus on her work. Her term would have expired with the Toronto conference in May, so we had to say goodbye to her six months early. Marthe Le Van began working as Communications Director for the Art Jewelry Forum on November 1, which she recognized would be a conflict of interest if she continued to serve on the SNAG board. Marthe is at the very beginning of her term, and the board is discussing how to fill her seat. We wish both of them the best in their respective endeavors. We understand that work is the priority.
Last, we have resurrected SNAG's LinkedIn page. LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network. Manage your professional identity. Build and engage your professional network. Join SNAG's page and take advantage of this opportunity to engage in a professional dialogue with your peers. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities. It's a great way to connect your artistic and business needs.
 
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Call for Entries for Undergraduate Students 
Faktura is a juried exhibition of jewelry and objects, sponsored by Winthrop University and the Guild of Emerging Metalsmiths.
The origin of "faktura" is Russian Constructivism, the visual demonstration of properties inherent to materials. Objects submitted for consideration should hold a truth to materials that may be evident in the physical properties, history, origin, and/or sourcing of the materials that are used to create the work.
Open to all students currently enrolled in an undergraduate level college/university metals jewelry or designed objects program to enter jewelry and designed objects that relate to this theme.
The juror is Susie Ganch, associate professor/metal area lead, Department of Craft and Material Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. Visit the Winthrop website for more information.
Deadline: December 5.
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Call for Resident Artists, Houston Center for 
Contemporary Craft
Five to ten residencies are awarded, running three, six, nine or twelve months long. Includes stipend and housing allowance, free studio space with 24-hour access, and ongoing professional development, opportunities and resources.
All media are accepted. To learn more and to apply, visit the HCCC website.
Deadline: March 1, 2013
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Guild Partner Grant Program 
The Arts Business Institute introduces a new Guild Partner Grant program. President Obama has made micro-manufacturing start-ups one of his priorities for the next four years. ABI has researched all of the job training and entrepreneurship grants available through the government and is now prepared to assist your local guild in creating an "Access to Market" program for guild members.
The program includes a two-day workshop, private one-on-one critiques and production advice, and matching funds for guild booth exhibits at the Buyers Market. Grants up to $50,000 will be awarded for a two-year program.
Contact Wendy Rosen. Deadline: November 30 for the 2013 cycle.
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UrbanArt Public Art Opportunities 
The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is accepting RFQ's for two bus shelters, a project facilitated by the UrbanArt Commission.
Open to any artist in the United States. Total budget for both shelters is $41,000. More information available on the UrbanArt website. Contact Whitney Ranson, Director of Public Art, with any questions.
Deadline: November 30, 5:00 pm.
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Seeking Images of You at Work
For use in the 2013 SNAG marketing brochure. Send high-resolution color images of you
working in your studios, at shows, teaching, giving a workshop, giving a demonstration, running a studio sale, etc.
Send them to: dsinger@snagmetalsmith.org. Deadline: November 19
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Curatorial Internship Spring 2013 
The Museum of Arts and Design seeks a Curatorial Intern to assist the curator of contemporary art jewelry. Interns will learn the curatorial process, engage in research, work in collection databases, and communicate with artists.
Projects include preparation and research for the exhibition, "Entitled Mutiple Exposures," on the use of photography in contemporary and historical jewelry. This exhibit explores the compelling personal, social, cultural, and artistic issues being addressed today through the pairing of these media. Interns will also research artists and concepts for other potential incoming exhibits.
The position is unpaid, however the Museum will participate in school credit programs. Interns are expected to work January to May, at least two days per week.
If interested, send resume and cover letter to Allison Hollinger, Curatorial Assistant, with Curatorial Internship in the Subject line.
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Two Calls for Proposals SNAG 2014 Conference, Minneapolis 
The Conference Programming Committee has opened up the Call for Presenter Proposals and the Call for Panel Proposals for our 2014 conference in Minneapolis, both available through our website.
The theme of the conference is "Grains to Gold." Read more in each prospectus about the theme and what to include in your proposal.
Deadline: January 15.
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Exhibition in Print 2013 Call for Related Work
Metalsmith's 2013 Exhibition in Print will explore the power of the photograph to express the spirit of an object.
The photograph is an integral part of a maker's practice. It not only records a work, it presents a maker's intention and, as such, defines how a work is understood. More significantly, the photograph is often the only way an object is experienced; it becomes the filter by which the work is seen by others. Each work will be shown in at least two of three photographic approaches: a formal high-quality studio photograph; a casual smart-phone shot; an experimental image reinforcing the concept or function of the work.
Guest curator Susan Cohn seeks examples related to this theme of photographic translation. Find out more on SNAG's website. Deadline: January 15, 2013.
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Welcome to the New SNAG Members who Joined in October:
Adrienne Alaimo, AEA Jewelry, McLean VA
Vivian Beer, Manchester NH
Sydney Brown, Chicago IL
Theresa Capell, Dartmouth NS CANADA
Daniel Charron, Norwich Free Academy, Norwich CT
Constance Dejong, Albuquerque NM
Diane DuBois, Glenwood IL
Cheryl Dunnigan, Naples FL
Edinboro University, Edinboro PA
Douglas Frank, Little Rock AR
Summer Friesen, Delta BC CANADA
Jiwon Han, Rochester NY
Kevin Healy, Lompoc CA
Steven Holman, Highland NY
Jacentea Kerlow, Toronto ON CANADA
Jennifer Luey, Brampton ON CANADA
Maggie Maggio, Portland OR
Jenny McCartney, Atlanta GA
Pamela McGrath, Shoreline WA
Keri Meyer, Makawao HI
Marjorie Renno, Windsor CT
France Roy, Montreal QC CANADA
Casey Sheppard, Lincoln NE
University of Georgia, Athens GA
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This Week
Call for Entries
Faktura
Call for Resident Artists
Guild Partner Grant Program
UrbanArt Commissions
Seeking Images of
Makers at Work
Curatorial Internship
Two Calls for Proposals
SNAG 2014 Conference
Exhibition in Print
Call for Related Work
Maker Profile
Adrienne Wolf
Welcome New Members
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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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