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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of December 10, 2012
Greetings!
We have just two more volunteer passes available for the Tucson Gem Show, and we still need volunteers on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10. Respond to Ellen Laing no later than December 19.
In addition, I'm looking for a volunteer to update the information on our Museums and Galleries lists, starting in January. Please contact me directly if you can help out on this project.
We've begun uploading information about the Toronto conference on the website, with new information going up nearly every day now, and the schedule will be there soon. Registration will open on January 16. We have not changed our Early Registration rates from the past several years. However we have raised our Regular and Late Registration rates. So register for the conference by March 13 and lock in the very best rates!
One thing that is completely new this year is that you must make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel using this link on our site, not through Meetings a la Carte. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations early, starting now. The Fairmont Royal York is offering a special $179/night rate only through February 15. After that the rate increases to $199/night. I know that's not inexpensive, but for the heart of Toronto, it's a really good deal.
You will recall that last week I announced that we've moved the Constitution and Bylaws, all the board and member meeting minutes, and our strategic plan to the public area of the website. It was wrong to make the board minutes public so just those have been moved back into the Member's Area.
Last, I want to keep reminding everyone of two important changes at SNAG. Our Maker Profile Pages are now a free member benefit. And the membership dues are going to increase on January 1, 2013. If you renew by December 31 you can lock in the current membership rate (regardless of when your membership is scheduled to expire). Take five minutes and renew your membership here.
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Introducing John Garbett, SNAG's 
Advertising Sales Manager
SNAG welcomes John Garbett as our new Advertising Sales Manager. He joins our Eugene office by way of Portland.
John was an advertising sales consultant for more than 40 associations and non-profits before joining SNAG, and he will be focused on Metalsmith, Riveting News, and website marketing.
In his first two months, John has restructured our 
advertising program, implemented new ad options, and created a new media kit. He will work with you to create an advertising package that is customized to your individual needs.
Call John with any questions about advertising, whether your budget is large or small. SNAG members receive a discount on advertising rates, and ad design services are included free for members (with some limitations).
John can be reached at 541-345-2774, jgarbett@snagmetalsmith.org. View our new 2013 media kit here.
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1st International Conference on Digital Fashion 
Call for PapersHigh-quality research papers that introduce new ideas to the field and stimulate future trends or surveys that summarize the state-of-the-art. While the core topics are fashion design and creativity, the Call encourages submissions from areas related to computer graphics and computer vision, such as computer games, computer-aided design, digital fabrication, 3D scanning and 3D printing. The 1st International Conference on Digital Fashion will be held May 16-17, 2013, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. The Conference will establish an international forum for the dissemination of novel scholar work on the interplay between fashion, digital technology and interaction design. The event will be attended by industry and academia and will feature keynote speakers and presentations from both. Visit their website for more information. Deadline: January 15.
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Shipping for the holidays? Planning for exhibitions in 2013? 
This year's Professional Development Seminar covered shipping everything from jewelry to large sculpture, production to one-of-a kind work. Listen to these presentations and save your work from damage or loss.
More than 38,000 views is your guarantee that these presentations are worth your time. We invite you to share this information with your fellow makers or local metal arts guild. On SNAG's website.
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Polymer Book Receives Award 
The layout of the Racine Art Museum's book,
Terra Nova: Polymer Art at the Crossroads was one
of the publications receiving awards in the recent
49th Annual American Graphics Design Awards.
Kudos to polymer artist and designer Jeffery Lloyd Dever and Dever Designs, to Bruce Pepich, Elise Winters, and everyone else involved in producing this wonderful book. It was selected by an independent panel from more than 9,000 entries worldwide. Terra Nova was judged, "in a nutshell, exceptional."
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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 
Jewelry/Metalsmithing/Object Making
The Department of Art at New Mexico State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor immersed in interdisciplinary practice and critical methodology to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in object making, 3D modeling and/or jewelry/metalsmithing beginning fall 2013.
Responsible for presenting traditional and interdisciplinary techniques, strategies, and concepts. Epected to teach object-centered work across areas such as time, installation, relational aesthetics, and performance. Familiarity with contemporary history and theory is a plus.
For more information about the position and what to submit to apply visit the Art Department's website. Review of applications is underway, and will end January 30.
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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. If you want to see new programming in our conferences, this is your opportunity to get involved.
Deadline: January 15.
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Sinister Pleasures Opens at Metals Museum 
SNAG's exhibition of work from this year's Exhibition in Print just opened at the Metal Museum in Memphis where it will be open through March 7.
The exhibition documents the influence of the Gothic on contemporary jewelers. Mortality, cruelty, pain, weaponry, and desire feature prominently in this exploration of the macabre and mysterious. The work was seen last month at SOFA Chicago.
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American Jewelry Design Contest 
New Talent Contest 2013
The AJDC is accepting applications for its annual New Talent Contest. The winner is awarded a booth
in the New Designer Gallery at the July Jewelers of America Show in New York City. The winner is also the focus of extensive media attention, and receives professional support from members of the AJDC on making the step to larger markets. In addition, the names of all the finalists are submitted to the JA Selection Committee to consider for their New Designer Gallery.
Applicants must be a designer/owner of a jewelry manufacturing business, produce in the United States and have never exhibited at a JA Show. Selection is based on originality, craftsmanship, innovation, marketability and cohesiveness.
Deadline: March 1. For more information and an application, contact Marylouise Sirignano Lugosch.
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Myra Mimlitsch Gray Named 2012 USA Fellow 
Metalsmith and long-time SNAG member Myra Mimlitsch Gray is one of 50 artists honored by United States Artists this year.
United States Artists honors 50 of America's finest artists every year with individual fellowship awards of $50,000 each. Kudos to Myra for being selected!
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This Week
Meet John Garbett 1st International Conference
Digital Fashion
Call for Entries
Shipping for the Holidays
or Exhibitions
Polymer Book
Receives Award
SNAG 2013
Nominations & Elections
Tenure Track
Assistant Professor, Jewelry/Metalsmithing/
Object Making
Call for Proposals
SNAG 2014 Conference
Sinister Pleasures at
the Metal Museum
AJDC
New Talent Contest
Myra Mimlitsch Gray
USA Fellow
Maker Profile
Michael Owen O'Neill
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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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Welcome to the New SNAG Members who
Joined in November:
Michael Andreozzi, Honolulu, HI
Melanie Biron, Terrebonne, QC Canada
Kristin Calkins, Toronto, ON Canada
Shannon Cameron, Delta, BC Canada
Lucy Clark, Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Drew Curtright, Lincoln, NE
Maleeha Elsadr, Kalamazoo, MI
Jean-Pierre Gauvreau, Repentigny, QC Canada
Kateryna Gudziak, West Bloomfield, MI
Christine Hill, Columbus, OH
Elaine Horn, Vancouver, BC Canada
Younha Jung, Kent, OH
Sungmi Lee, Rochester, NY
Gillian Lippert, Vancouver, BC Canada
Lauriane Lognay, Brossard, QC Canada
Jo Lu, Taipei City, Taiwan
Martha Lynn, Carmel, CA
Meaghan McRae, Burnaby, BC Canada
Michelle Milner, Fort Worth, TX
Karen Moon, Washington, DC
Alison Munn, Vancouver, BC Canada
Sarah Nemire, Kalamazoo, MI
Magaly Nevarez, Richmond, BC Canada
Kristy Odom, Colleyville, TX
Lisa Oristian, Hubbardsville, NY
Pattie Parkhurst, Wheat Ridge, CO
Marla Pazmino, Union City, NJ
Margaret Petri, Madison, WI
Denisa Piatti-Funfkirchen, Washington, DC
Beth Pohlman, Baltimore, MD
Alexandra Port, Wauwatosa, WI
Ethan E Pursell, Oklahoma City, OK
Nash Quinn, Edinboro, PA
Shannon Sanders, Toronto, ON Canada
Victoria Schlodder, Barrie, ON Canada
Virginia Stanzel, Leawood, KS
Olga Starostina, Houston, TX
Risa Tanaka, Rochester, NY
Amber Thomas-Penchoff, Toronto, ON Canada
Punbraye Vang, Madison, WI
Melanie Wendt, Harrisburg, PA
Carolyn Whip, Croydon, Australia
Beth Williams, Minneapolis, MN
Anna Wu,Vancouver, BC Canada
Xilun Wu, Madison, WI
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