Third Annual SNAG/Crafthaus Scholarship This scholarship is for crafthaus members and will be juried by crafthaus editor Brigitte Martin. Previous recipients of this scholarship are Timothy McMahon and Bifei Cao.The recipient will receive a free conference registration to the SNAG conference in Toronto, a one-year complimentary membership in SNAG, a one-year complimentary membership in crafthaus, and prominent blogspace on crafthaus for one year.Check out the eligibility, criteria, and application. Deadline: January 10.
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Full-time Jewelry Design Faculty
Fashion Institute of Technology, a college of art and design, business and technology, is part of the State University of New York. They invite nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Jewelry Design Department. FIT curriculum provides a blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts. For more info visit the FIT website.
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Nominations & Elections Committee Call for Nominations
Of the Membership, By the Membership, For the Membership... SNAG leadership is created of you, by you, and for you! The nomination season has officially opened and the SNAG Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking qualified candidates for the 2013 election. We are seeking your help in identifying potential nominees for two (2) members of the Board of Directors and one (1) member of the Nominations and Elections Committee.
We are seeking people with good communication skills, a breadth of experience and interest in assisting with this active organization. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, contact the NEC directly by emailing Courtney Starrett, NEC chair, or through the SNAG website (you will need to be logged into the site to access the NEC page).
SNAG is dedicated to furthering the field of jewelry and metalsmithing by supporting the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers, and metalsmiths. We would love for you to be a part of this dynamic organization by devoting your time, energy, and ideas to lead this group forward and the jewelry/ metals field towards greater success. SNAG leadership is created by the membership through this process. If you would like to speak with someone that has direct knowledge of SNAG initiatives please contact the NEC Chair or any other member of the NEC.
Courtney Starrett
Kristi Kloss Michael Dale Bernard
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Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Sculpture 
The Department of Art at San Francisco State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sculpture to begin Fall 2013.
Teach undergraduate studio courses (beginning through advanced level) in sculpture and interdisciplinary MFA seminars. Assist in development of curriculum in sculpture and 3D toward contemporary practices beyond traditional media. Maintain engagement in creative research and associated professional activities. Assist with studio maintenance and supervision of the sculpture facilities. Advising, curricular, department and university committee duties required.
Access more information, including application procedures, on the SFSU website. Deadline: January 15.
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Call for Proposals 2014  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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28th Annual Made in California Call for Entries 
City of Brea Art Gallery
This year's annual exhibition is juried by Meg Linton, Director of Galleries and Exhibitions at Otis College of Art and Design. Over $1,200 will be awarded in cash and prizes. All artists residing in California are eligible to enter. All mediums and genres accepted. For information contact the City of Brea Art Gallery, visit their website, or download the prospectus.
Exhibition Dates: March 23-May 3, 2013. Deadline: January 27, 4:00 pm.
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Port of San Diego Public Art Project 
Connector is a new Port of San Diego public art project encourage artistic investigation of Port tidelands in the development of a temporary large-scale artwork that will travel to locations on tidelands in San Diego, National City, Coronado, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach.
The selected artist or artist team will create a dynamic, transportable artwork that transforms five unassuming spaces on tidelands in an imaginative and unexpected way.
Art Budget: $275,000. Visit the Port's website for more information.
Deadline: January 15
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 Passports for Toronto Conference
Do you have a passport that's valid through May 2013? Don't get stuck at the border without a valid passport.
Don't wait: Apply for a new passport or renew yours now (you can do it by mail). Go here for information and instructions.
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Humanities Medal Competition Judges Announced
Chunghi Choo, Don Everhart, and George Anthonisen will be judging the submissions for the NEH National Humanities Medal. Read the October 29 Riveting News for more information about the competition.
Chunghi Choo is a jewelry designer, metalsmith and currently the F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Professor of Art at the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History.
Don Everhart is an American coin and medal engraver-medalist, and sculptor working for the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
George Anthonisen is a Bucks County, PA sculptor whose work is found in many permanent collections
  
(l to r: Chunghi Choo, Don Everhart, George Anthonisen)
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Model Maker at Tifffany's Responsible for all craft elements related to the construction and fabrication of production models for internal manufacturing. Responsible for the manufacturing of one-of-a-kind pieces as well as translating engineering changes into the physical production model. Translate design concepts into physical product, construct new production models and initial proto-type samples, analyze and define problems related to existing production models. Repair/refabricate production models. Coordinate all technical external efforts related to the finished product (setting/polishing/etc.) through the model shop. Other related duties as required. Must have: - Knowledge of all jewelry architectural construction and tools as well as precious metal properties
- Ability to read and interpret design renderings/engineering documents
- Able to use various tools (lathe, milling machine) related to the manufacturing/development process
- Able to communicate issues clearly to immediate supervisor as well as internal team
- Knowledge of stone and pearl properties, setting techniques and styles
- 5-10 years bench experience in a production/high end shop
For more information and to apply, go to the Tiffany website.
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This Week
Third Annual SNAG/Crafthaus Scholarship FIT Jewelry Design
Faculty Postiion
SNAG 2013
Nominations & Elections
Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Sculpture
Call for Proposals
SNAG 2014 Conference
Port of San Diego
Public Art Project
Passports for Toronto
Humanities Medal Competition Judges Announced
Model Maker at
Tiffany's
Maker Profile
Chris Irick
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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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