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Dana Singer
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Week of June 10, 2013
Greetings!
Please disregard the Riveting News that was send out earlier today. Here is the correct version of this week's News.
Today's news blog feature is another guest column from Ethical Metalsmiths, this time written by Marc Choyt, explaining why they believe the Kimberley Certification process for "conflict-free diamonds" should be abandoned. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. We want to welcome our newest Corporate Member, K.M. Paulson Goldsmith Ltd. Based in in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, they design and manufacture custom jewelry. We had to say goodbye to Program Manager Ellen Laing. After being with SNAG for 2.5 years, she decided to return to working at the University of Oregon. She did a great job and it's been a real pleasure working with her. Stepping into the Program Manager position through the end of the Minneapolis conference is Monica Hampton, formerly the Director of Education at the American Craft Council and the person who coordinated the ACC conference in Minneapolis several years ago. So not only does she know conferences, she also knows Minneapolis and has a great relationship with ACC.
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2013 JMA International Jewelry Design Competition
JMA International Jewelry Design Competition is organized by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association and HKJEmagazine. The competition is a global platform for designers to communicate and exchange creative ideas, promoting design excellence in the jewelry industry. The finalists' entries will receive extensive exposure internationally.To highlight the 25th anniversary of HKJMA, this year's theme is "Celebration in Joy, Reunion and "Delight." Find more information on the JMA website.
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June 22 Brent Kington Celebration of Life 
Gather at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to celebrate the life of Brent Kington, SNAG's very first president and recipient of our 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
From 10:30 to noon, there will be a reflection of his life, followed by a reception from noon to 1:00, both at Morris Library. Then starting at 1:30 is an Open Forge BBQ at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center.
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Paul C. Balan Creates National Humanities Medal Design 
The centerpiece of this design for the National Endowment for the Humanities is Lady Liberty, symbolic of freedom and our long held values of generosity and compassion. The diadem worn by Lady Liberty contains 13 spikes representative of the original 13 colonies.
In her right arm she is depicted cradling a sheaf of wheat which symbolizes prosperity to be shared with all of mankind. The quill that she holds in her right hand symbolizes knowledge which is chronicled in the open journal displayed on her lap. To her right is a dove which is the messenger of peace; the strand of wheat in its beak a symbol of gratitude. In her left hand, Lady Liberty is depicted clutching a lamp that represents the light of wisdom.
Balan has created a medal both classic and contemporary.
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SNAG Student Exhibition Catalog 
The catalog for "Confluence," the 2013 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, is now available at blurb.com for just $22! Featuring work by 23 students, selected from hundreds of submissions.
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Springboard Recent Highlights
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The CoD+A Awards: Collaboration of Design + Art 
This call for entries was successfully closed on May 31 with over 400 entries from around the globe. This is the first international awards program to honor the collaborations between designers, architects, artists, and art professionals--individuals whose collective imaginations create engaging public and private spaces.
The submissions, representing twenty-nine countries in eight design categories, demonstrate an increasing desire on the part of design professionals to involve artists early in the design process and to collaborate with them for outstanding results.
All CoD+A Awards winners will be announced in the fall. The entries are on view at codaawards.com. |
Did you know that Metalliferous carries more than just sheet metal and tubing? This February our New York store has opened a new vintage findings section, the latest addition to our huge supply of jewelry-making tools, including over 300 pliers, all the JAX patinas, enameling tools, and one-of-a-kind items you'll find nowhere else. Check us out and stock your bench today: http://store.metalliferous.com
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Image: Paul Weller, Aeropablo Designs, Bubble Swing Teapot, Craftboston Spring 2013 Award Winner
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This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk 
Sculptural and contemporary with references to natural forms, Sydney Lynch's jewelry embodies an organic geometry in which shapes are juxtaposed to achieve a sense of balance and proportion. Comfort and wearability are primary concerns. As a highly visual person, Lynch finds inspiration everywhere: in natural forms, landscapes, weathered cityscapes, art museums.
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Jewelry Design Competition
June 22 Brent Kington
Celebration of Life
Winning National Humanities
Medal Design
Student Exhibition Catalog
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CoD+A Entries
Riveting News Sponsor
Craftboston Applications
This Week on Jay Whaley's
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Maker Profile
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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 May
Sydney Abram, Toronto, Canada
Anna Adelman, Holland PA
Rudith Akorli, Rochester NY
William Amoureux, Boise ID
Sewon An, Philadelphia PA
Patrick Aula, Iqaluit, Canada
Meghan Ayers, Philadelphia PA
Sara Alexia Beujekian, Westmount, Canada
Andrea Blais, Calgary, Canada
Virginia Blechman, Ashland OR
Danielle Bonifazi, Jenks OK
Kate Case, Underwood, Tasmania, Australia
Delane Cooper, Toronto, Canada
Natalie DiFulvio, Norristown PA
Sarah Dobranowski, Toronto, Canada
Ciara Easterling, Bozeman MT
Elliott Eriksen, Burnaby, Canada
Julie Evenson, Springfield MO
Tinyun Fan, Toronto, Canada
David Farris, Costa Mesa CA
Jeff Frank, Butler PA
Karpagam Gobalakrishna, Santa Clara CA
Monica Guerra, Providence RI
Judy H Morgan, Seattle WA
Sherwood Hill, Mebane NC
Kristie Hunger, Denton TX
Kaleigh Jones, Bozeman MT
Dohee Jung, Toronto, Canada
Leah Kangas, Seattle WA
David Kinnett, Bozeman MT
Hali MacLaren, Newtown Square PA
Makiko Maeda, Brooklyn NY
Megan McGaffigan, Bozeman MT
Tara McNutt, Bowling Green OH
Nicholas Mella, Nashville TN
Ronald Nauyakvik Iqaluit, Canada
Ken Paulson, Saskatoon, Canada
Alyssa Perez, Philadelphia PA
Monique Peterson, Philadelphia PA
Michelle Phelan,Philadelphia PA
Fredrick Silas Qulaut, Iqaluit, Canada
Shani Richards, Akron OH
Gordon Riffi, Iqaluit, Canada
Christine Rotolo, Berkeley CA
Danny Saathoff, Edina MN
Christian Sargent, Grand Valley, Canada
Carlye Smith, Moorestown NJ
Jen Snock, Philadelphia PA
Lindsay Squire, Toronto, Canada
David Sullivan, Bethesda MD
Patricia Sullivan, Mount Laurel NJ
Magan Truempy, Mapleshade NJ
Ole Uttuslien, North Vancouver, Canada
Lavinia Van Heuvelen, Iqaluit, Canada
Annie Van Scoy, Shavertown PA
Joan Varin, Tallahassee FL
Nancy Meli Walker, Dana Point CA
Michelle Wilcox, Atlanta GA
Kim Williamson, Seattle WA
Michael Zagielski, Bethel CT
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