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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of December 17, 2012
Greetings!
We have another exciting program coming in January, something we're calling Springboard, because it will launch you into a whole new place in your career, and there's something for everyone. It's a searchable online network for posting and pursuing an unlimited number of opportunities related to jewelry, metalsmithing and design. Jobs, internships, residencies, grants and scholarships, calls for entries of all kinds (e.g., exhibitions, publications, writing, curation), one-off workshops, conferences and symposia, studio space to share or rent, and used tools for sale or trade (by individuals). All in one place, all searchable by category. Springboard is free and open to members and non-members. Members' posts will go up as they are submitted. Non-members' posts will be approved before being posted, within 2-3 days of submission. Submit your opportunities using our user-friendly web forms (not by email or phone). Post just once and your opportunity stays up until the deadline passes.
And that's not all! Sign up for the RSS feed and receive the posted opportunities in your Inbox. Choose to receive all the new posts or select just individual categories you're most interested in. And share them easily on social media. Springboard is mobile and tablet friendly. Encourage anyone one who might have an opportunity to come use Springboard to get the word out. Say goodbye to SNAGnet. Springboard will be a thousand times more useful to you and easy to use. Don't Forget:
Membership dues are increasing 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 right now and renew your membership here.
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Appalachian Center for Craft Call for Entries 
The Appalachian Center for Craft Exhibition Committee is reviewing digital images for solo or group exhibitions for three exhibition spaces at the Appalachian Center for Craft for the years 2014-2015. All media will be considered.
All details about the Call are on the Center's website. Call or email for further questions or concerns, 615.597.6801 or accexhibit@tntech.edu
Postmark Deadline: March 31
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apexart's Open Call  Their Unsolicited Proposal program is an open call for anyone, from anywhere, to submit an exhibition proposal. For one month beginning January 15, the Unsolicited Proposal Program will accept 500-word submissions for group shows that examine an idea or theme. Exhibitions can be about anything that the organizer finds compelling.No prior curatorial experience is required. Submissions welcome from people of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Proposals are evaluated by an international jury and the three winners receive funding and administrative support to mount their exhibition in apexart's Manhattan gallery space. More information, including details on how to apply, is available on apexart's website. Deadline: February 15
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Meta Mosaic Schedule 
We've uploaded the Toronto conference schedule on our website.
Check out some of the special offerings, such as each day's Tour du Jour, the After Party following the Pin Swap, a lunch presentation from the Canadian Diamond Industry, and this year the silent auction will be open just one full day of the conference.
NEW: your conference registration now includes
free lunches Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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College Art Association 
Career Development Mentoring
Artists, art historians, art educators, and museum professionals at all stages of their careers may apply for one-on-one consultations with veterans in their fields.
Personal 20-minute consultations at the 2013 Annual Conference, Career Development Mentoring offer an opportunity to receive candid advice on how to conduct a thorough job search; present cover letters, CVs, and digital images; and prepare for interviews. CAA attempts to pair participants and mentors based on medium or discipline.
Download and complete the form on CAA's website. Send it to Lauren Stark, or mail it to Career Development Mentoring, CAA, 50 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10004.
Deadline: January 4
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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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Curator in Residency Program  The Luminary Center for the Arts is accepting applications from emerging curators interested in engaging the world of contemporary art and criticism. The Residency Program for curators supports the research, development and production of experimental projects that engage (but are not limited to) alternative spaces and models, archives, publications and writing, collaborations, artist-led projects, and socially engaged practices. The Luminary offers residencies year-round from one week up to three months. They run from July onward. To apply, download the electronic application. Email the form back with all supporting materials to residency@theluminaryarts.com. Deadline: December 31
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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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This Week
Appalachian Center for Craft Call for Entries apexart
Open Call
Toronto
Conference Schedule
College Art Association
Career Development Mentors
SNAG 2013
Nominations & Elections
Curator in Residence
Call for Proposals
SNAG 2014 Conference
Maker Profile
Jennifer J. Park
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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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