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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of April 29, 2013
Greetings!
Today's news blog features are Member Achievements and the Guest Column "Jewelry Photography Secret Weapons" by John Rose. Don't overlook the value of reading Member Achievements. In addition to publicizing all the great accomplishments of our members, reading through these is good research to learn about opportunities that you might not have otherwise known. In someone else's success are gems that could advance your career next. Online voting in this year's election opens in two days, on May 1. There are open seats on the board of directors and the Nominations & Elections Committee, plus several ballot measures for revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws. We have three easy ways for you to vote: online voting, voting onsite at the conference, and mail in ballots. If you prefer to mail in a ballot, contact Tara Jecklin and she'll get that to you asap. All mail in ballots must be postmarked no later than May 7. Voting is important. If you want a voice in the discussions and decisions made by the board,
then exercise your right to vote. I strongly urge every member, including all student members, to take time to read what the candidates say and then VOTE. LAST CALL: Advance conference registration ends May 1 at midnight. After May 1, all registrations will be handled onsite at the conference hotel. We always welcome walk up registrations. No one will be turned away. I need to clarify something I reported earlier concerning SNAG's juried student exhibition this year, "Confluence." I'd reported that there were 519 submissions, and some people complained that the jurors had selected the work of only 23 students from a pool of 519 students. It turns out that I read the information incorrectly. The jurors received submissions from 203 students, a total of 519 images, and selected 23 pieces for the exhibition in Toronto. So the jurors selected the work of 23 students from a pool of 203 students. It's definitely competitive, just not as extreme as I'd thought.
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Drawing for Free Diamond at the Exhibition in Motion 
One very lucky person attending this year's Exhibition in Motion, "Black + White + Pearl" is going home with a FREE diamond, worth $2,500, thanks to Embee Diamonds of Toronto. This diamond will be the focus of a drawing at the Exhibition in Motion.
Only ticket holders to the EIM will be entered into the drawing for the FREE diamond.
There are still some tickets left: $30 for the floor or $100 for the Diamond level which includes complimentary wine, hors d'oeuvres, and time to talk informally with the conference speakers. Purchase your ticket now before they're all gone. Tickets must be purchased in advance; they will not be sold onsite in Toronto.
The fashion show features models on a catwalk wearing the juried work, and live cameras projecting video images of the models and jewelry on screen.
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May 31 Deadline One Month Away
Call for Entries Open: Contemporary Goldsmithing:
Tradition & Excellence
SNAG's second virtual exhibition, juried by master goldsmiths George Sawyer, Judith Kinghorn, and Tom Herman. Read the Call for Entries Prospectus and the Jurors' Statement on our website, and begin thinking about the pieces you will submit. Open to anyone in the world whose work fits the jurors criteria,
The entry fee is $25 for SNAG members, $35 for non-members, all submissions must be made through the CaFE website. All SNAG members should have already received the discount coupon code in broadcast emails sent to you from the office. Contact us at info@snagmetalsmith.org if you haven't. Use this discount code at the CaFE checkout to receive your $10 off.
L to R: Tom Herman, Judith Kinghorn, George Sawyer
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Trip to Santa Clara del Cobre
For years Carol Warner has been taking metalsmiths to Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, to see the amazing coppersmiths working there. And now she's formalized these trips by creating an annual tour. The next trip is listed on Springboard and there are special discounts available to SNAG members.
Travel discounts available to SNAG members--you can save up to $300!
$100 for early registration
$100 more for Toronto conference attendees who register early
$ 50 for paying by check or cash
$ 50 each, for groups of 4 or more people who sign up together
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Endowment Raffle Tickets On Sale NOW
Tickets are available now through the SNAG website. The proceeds go to underwrite the Educational Endowment scholarships we award every year to undergraduate and graduate students.
Tickets will also be on sale at the May 2013 conference in Toronto.
- Donation of $20, receive one chance
- Donation of $100, receive six chances
- Drawing takes place and winners announced at the conference on Saturday, May 18, 2:30 p.m. (need not be present to win)
- All sales (online and onsite) will be by MasterCard and Visa only and processed in U.S. dollars.
For the complete list of prizes visit our Raffle page on the SNAG website.
Just two of the many prizes:  
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Lillstreet Art Center Artist in Residency 
Call for Applications
Lillstreet's resident artist program provides a unique opportunity for artists to work in a collaborative, community-based arts center offering resources and instruction in a variety of media. Artists-in-Residence are encouraged to develop their existing bodies of work, explore new processes and concepts, and seek instruction in entirely new media and techniques.
Residents spend some of their time working with students in order to enrich the Lillstreet education programs, giving students the opportunity to see and learn from working artists. Residents will also work with our community outreach program, ArtReach at Lillstreet, to provide arts education to under- served communities in Chicago.
For more information visit the Lillstreet website. Deadline: May 10
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Springboard Recent Highlights
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.
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Business Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs 
Designer Eileen Fisher seeks women with socially conscious businesses that use sustainable principles and innovative thinking.
Five recipients will each receive $12,500, mentoring, and an invitation to attend a three-day workshop. Applicants must have a solid business plan and growth strategy.
Access more information about this grant opportunity on the Eileen Fisher website. Deadline: May 31
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Large Scale Site-Specific Installation Residency
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
The Marlin and Regina Miller Art Gallery, Kutztown University seeks proposals from artists, craftspersons, and designers for the production of an original, temporary, site-specific installation for our exhibition space.
Award: $7,500 and $2,500 Housing
Proposed artwork can be realized in any medium and there are no restrictions on form or content. However, proposals that demonstrate innovation and deep, nuanced understanding of contemporary art, craft, or design are preferred.
Artwork will remain on view from February 13 - March 14, 2014. Visit the Kutztown University website for more information. Deadline: July 12
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 Public Art Residency Opportunity, Philadelphia Breadboard is launching a dynamic public art residency program called Art Along the Avenue of Technology, to explore the intersection of Art and Technology along the corridor of Market Street west of 30th Street, which in 1998 was designated as the Avenue of Technology. Art Along the Avenue of Technology will engage a diverse range of community groups in the Greater Philadelphia region around an innovative artist residency program that will explore contemporary themes of public space, place-making and technology in an urban environment. Through Art Along the Avenue of Technology, Breadboard will host one artist/collective in 2014. Full opportunity description and submission guidelines are available on the Breadboard website. Deadline: June 21 |
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From JCK Las Vegas, This Week's Riveting News Sponsor
Accomplish a year's worth of business by taking one trip to JCK Las Vegas, May 31 - June 3 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Meet with over 2500 exhibitors, attending networking events and learn new ideas in our education program. View our new registration qualifications. Register today. |
2013 SNAG Election - Nominations & Elections Committee
Each week we are profiling a different candidate for the 2013 SNAG election.
Jeff McGee began his academic career at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, earning an Associate's Degree in 2001 in Animation. He continued his studies at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where he received his BFA, cum laude in Metalsmithing in 2006 which led to his Honors MFA work at The University of Kansas' historic Metals program.0
In January 2011, McGee accepted a full-time position as 3-D art faculty at San Jacinto College in Houston, TX. He currently sits on the board of the Houston Metal Arts Guild, and has been an active SNAG member since 2007.
McGee's work has been shown nationally and internationally, with high regard for its craftsmanship and whimsical approach to traditional mediums and practices. Recently, his work was purchased by the Kamm Teapot Foundation, and included in the CU:29 exhibit during the Phoenix SNAG conference. McGee's passion for inter-disciplinary dialogue is evident in his teaching methods and creative pursuits which stress contemporary problem solving and critical thinking across diverse vocations.
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This Week
Drawing for FREE Diamond Call for Entries Contemporary Goldsmithing
Trip to
Santa Clara del Cobre
Educational Endowment
Raffle Tickets On Sale NOW
Lillstreet Artist in Residency
Business Grant Program
for Women Entrepreneurs
Springboard Highlights
Large-scale Site Specific
Installation Residency
Public Art Residency
JCK Las Vegas
Riveting News Sponsor
SNAG Election
Candidate Profile
Maker Profile
Katja Torporski
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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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