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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of February 18, 2013
Greetings!
Today's weekly news blog post is a series of announcements From SNAG: What's new, in the pipeline, conversations we've been having in the goldsmithing community about SNAG programming, some SNAG calls for entries, and much more. Next, I am looking for a few good people. First, someone with experience in development who has time to volunteer. Help us put together new materials that will help raise money for specific projects. Second, as part of our weekly news blog, I'm looking for 2-3 volunteer guest writers, whose columns would go out once a month. You know our audience. I'm open to hearing your ideas, so please email me a brief "pitch." Last, don't forget to sign up to receive the Springboard posts through an RSS feed. There are new posts nearly every day. I highlight three recent posts in every week's Riveting News but don't miss out on the others.
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Jurors Statement: Contemporary Goldsmithing:
Tradition & Excellence
This is SNAG's second virtual exhibition, juried by master goldsmiths George Sawyer, Judith Kinghorn, and Tom Herman. Read the Jurors Statement on our website, and begin thinking about the pieces you will submit.
Submission deadline is May 31. The Call for Entries with details will be available soon on SNAG's website and through CaFE.
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F.O.O.D. Conference (Food, Objects, Objectives and Design) 
The Mint Museum and the Center for Craft Creativity & Design are co-hosting a one-day conference in honor of the Museum's upcoming exhibition, F.O.O.D. Friday April 26 listen to engaging presentations by food writers, chefs, historians, and designers.
Speakers include food historian and founder of Gastronomica
Darra Goldstein; bread expert and Johnson and Wales chef Peter Reinhart; Asheville-based architect Ken Gaylord; and designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin of FormaFantasma.
Designer Michael Graves will be the keynote speaker Thursday evening, April 25, in conjunction with the exhibition. For details or to register, visit the Mint Museum's website.
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Share Transportation to Toronto Conference 
Here's a fun idea for others to emulate.
The Michigan Silversmiths Guild has arranged fun, eco-friendly, cost efficient, round-trip transportation from a location in the Detroit area to the 2013 SNAG Conference in Toronto. Direct to the Royal York Hotel.
Access the MSG registration form here. You must return the bottom half of the registration form by April 22 to reserve a seat. Contact Julie Sanford with questions you may have.
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This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk 
Paul McClure and Melanie Egan are the co-chairs of the SNAG conference in Toronto and coordinators of the inaugural Toronto International Jewellery Festival. They will be talking with Jay about all the different components of the Festival and highlights of the conference, Thursday February 21 at 3:00 Pacific Time. Be sure to tune in, they've got a lot in store for us this year. |
The pieces will be juried by Grace Hou (Crown Pearl), Alannah O'Neill (Associate Editor of ELLE Canada magazine), and Dean Davidson (Dean Davidson Design).
Download the prospectus today. The deadline is March 29.
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Tenure Track Position, Art Writing, UC Irvine
Seeking a colleague conducting research at the forefront of art writing, broadly defined to encompass discursive practices addressing art, as well as the relationship of artistic practice to other fields. Looking for a deep understanding of contemporary art with a thoughtful appreciation of historical precedent.
The Department of Art offers both Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts degrees; candidates must be able to teach writing-oriented courses at both levels. Also have versatility to teach studio critiques, special topic seminars, and university-wide lecture courses on contemporary art. Will play a role in the department's recently formed
MFA with a concentration in Critical & Curatorial Studies and join collaborative interdisciplinary efforts throughout the university.
Visit the UC Irvine application website, or contact John Medina.
Deadline: March 1.
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Call for Applications TRAIL on South Devon Coast  Artists who work with recycled materials or whose work reflects environmental or sustainability issues are invited to submit proposals for a sculpture trail on the South Devon Coast. Includes opportunities for both innovative, site specific sculpture and work in a gallery exhibition. Artist brief and information on awards as well as archive of previous 8 events can be found at http://www.trail.org.uk/.
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Resin Jewellery Techniques Book
Clare John seeks images for the gallery pages of her forthcoming book, Resin Jewellery Techniques. She is looking for high-quality professional photographs of jewellery that uses resin in various ways.
Email Clare John for more information on how to submit your photographs.
Deadline: April 26.
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SNAG Educational Endowment scholarships 
In 2013, SNAG will award three Educational Endowment Scholarships, in the amounts of $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000, and will again administer the $3,000 Hoover & Strong Scholarship for production jewelry design by a graduate student. At least one of the Educational Endowment scholarships will be awarded to an undergraduate student.
In addition to the monetary awards, the recipients of these four scholarships all receive a complimentary membership in SNAG, and their work is featured on a four-color postcard sent out to an extensive list.
Submissions for all four scholarships is done through the CaFE website. Deadline: March 15.
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Springboard Recent Highlights
Blacksmith Apprentice, Memphis, TN
Designer, California
Bench Rental, Toronto
These are only a few of the opportunities you'll find at Springboard. Sign up today for the RSS feed. And help SNAG spread the word. Forward this to everyone on your email list. |
Call for Entries Exhibitions at Appalachian Center for Craft 
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.
The Appalachian Center for Craft hosts up to 20 exhibitions annually. Exhibitions range from the works of regional, national, and international contemporary craft artists, to Craft Center faculty, artists in residence, and student Bachelor of Fine Arts degree thesis exhibitions. They feature functional and sculptural works of traditional and contemporary fine craft and mixed media.
Find out more about the required entry material and how to submit.
Deadline (receipt, not postmark): March 21.
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9th Annual International Call for Small Works
This annual project is a light-hearted, fun, and varied exhibit in their season.
Submit works no larger than 7" in any dimension (any proportion). Standard presentation devices like mats and frames that are not considered part of the work of art are not limited by the 7" criteria.
Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional media. Size is the only limiting factor. Exhibition dates May 31- June 28. Full-color catalog produced for exhibition.
Visit the website of the Manifest Gallery for more information and the entry form. Deadline: April 22 |
Demonstrations in Toronto 
SNAG always offers great vendor and artist demonstrations showing off products and techniques. Check out the great line- up so far:
Jewelry Photography - Paul Ambtman of Digital By Design. Learn the basics of good photography techniques, lighting equipment, photo editing, and the possibilities
with digital tools like Photoshop.
Forming Printed Metal - Phil Poirer for Rio Grande. Print and form metal using a rolling mill and hydraulic press. Phil Poirier, metal smith for 40 years, will detail the techniques of roller printing with the pattern plates for maximum effect then form the same patterned metal into a bracelet using the press and dies.
Insights on Sawing and Piercing - Michael David Sturlin, jewelry artist. Although one of the most simple and least expensive of the goldsmith's tools, the jeweler's saw is one of the most important and essential tools to our craft. In skilled hands, this humble implement opens the door to unlimited potential for creative expression.
Blind Hole Rivet Anchoring Technique - Shao-pin Chu, of Shao Designs. Riveting is the most commonly used cold joining method in jewellery and metal fabrication. A blind hole rivet allows us to join metal pieces together without a through hole. It can also be applied on materials like titanium and stainless steel for precision assembly.
Precious Metal Clay Locket - Shannon Kennedy of Cynosure Jewelry. Precious Metal Clay is an amazingly versatile and user-friendly product, which allows you to create unique pieces. In this demonstration you will see all the steps used to create a textured locket with hinge.
Reduce Cost, Improve Quality and Increase Productivity with CNC Software - Scott Ingram of ArtCam by Delcam. Meeting the ever-growing expectations of customers in terms of high quality, detailed and intricate work can put a big pressure on jewelers and their business. With the ArtCam JewelSmith Solution you can design and CNC manufacture or rapid prototype pieces quickly and easily with scalable production techniques.
Concrete Jewelry Basics - Andrew Goss of Goss Design Studio. Making concrete jewelry is similar to making cookies. You need to know the right ingredients, what powders to use, when to use additives, what the right consistency is, ways to form the mixture, and what can go wrong.
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From Camp Fernwood This Week's Riveting News Sponsor
Camp Fernwood is looking for metals instructors interested in teaching girls ages 13 to 15, June 15 to August 10, 2013. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is a nurturing, traditional summer camp for girls, located in Poland, Maine on the shore of beautiful Lake Thompson. Competitive salary, room and board, teaching experience, college and internship credit, and generous time off. To learn more or apply online, please go to the Camp Fernwood website or email Ellyn.
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This Week
Jurors Statement Contemporary Goldsmithing: Tradition & Excellence F.O.O.D. Conference Share Transportation to
Toronto Conference
This Week on
MetalSmith BenchTalk
Call for Entries
Exhibition in Motion
Tenure Track Art Writing
UC Irvine
TRAIL Call for Applications
Resin Jewellery
Techniques Book
SNAG Educational
Endowment Scholarships
Springboard Highlights
Call for Entries Exhibitions
Appalachian Center for Craft
International Call
for Small Works
Demos
Toronto conference
Maker Profile
Susan Madacsi
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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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