SNAG's New Road2Success Mentor Program 
We are excited to announce a new initiative that will roll out this Fall: Road2Success is our new mentoring program. Road2Success will connect experienced SNAG members in our field with upcoming and mid-career talent, to pass on their wisdom and experience. The focus of this program is on business and career skills. Through SNAG you will connect to the right people who can answer your questions about entrepreneurship and business and career development in a variety of industry sectors.
We are starting this initiative as a one-year pilot program. Assuming the project is successful after its initial year, we will then be ready to broaden the scope and number of participants. Right now, we are asking those interested in mentoring and those interested in becoming mentees to get in touch with the Road2Success Steering Committee: Jim Binnion, Brigitte Martin, Bryan Park, and John Rose. Send a brief email of interest. They look forward to hearing from you.
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Blueprint Webinar: The Runway Roadmap --
Designs and Decisions
Curious about what it takes to prepare a collection for New York Fashion Week? Join a group of independent designers for FashionMingle's Runway Roadmap Webinar. They will share tips for putting on a successful show, including how to get your designs featured in the lineup and how to prepare your work for local and international runway events.
Thursday June 20, at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. Registration is required, RSVP here. It's an online Broadcast on FashionMingle.net and Google Hangouts On Air.
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Make Like the Masters, from Peter diCristofaro 
If you'd like to hear one of the most popular presentations from the Toronto conference, here is the SlideShare version of Peter diCristofaro's talk, "Make Like the Masters." Thank you to Harriete Berman for putting this together.
We will be uploading SlideShares of the various Professional Development Seminar presenters, as well as podcasts of the other Toronto speakers. We'll announce them as each is available.
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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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"Structure" National Juried Exhibition Call for Entries
Seeking works of art that address the concept of "structure" in all its forms. Structure can define vision and expression within political, religious and technological boundaries. How do you express the structure and thus the inherent meaning in your art?
Interpretations both representational and abstract may include, but are not limited to imagination, fabrication, process, format, framework, or organization. Subjects may encompass anatomy, architecture, form, object, concept, motif, texture, etc. Media: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book. Juror: James Bacchi of Arthaus Gallery, San Francisco. Artists must reside in the continental United States
For the prospectus and application go to http://www.arc-sf.com/call-for-artists.html. Deadline: September 4
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This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk 
Janis Kerman is one of contemporary jewelry's most venerable designers, represented by more than 30 galleries in the U.S. and Canada. She recently started an exciting new collaboration with her daughter, Erin Wahed, called BANDE DES QUATRES.
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Uncommon Goods Jewelry Design Challenge 
UncommonGoods, an online retailer that specializes in handmade, eco-friendly and uniquely designed gifts and accessories, has launched their 3rd annual Jewelry Design Challenge.
They seek handmade jewelry from U.S. residents, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. The top five voted designs will be judged by UncommonGoods Assistant Jewelry & Accessories Buyer Sharon Hitchcock , Senior Manager of Etsy Wholesale Vanessa Bertozzi, and Jewelry Maker Etta Kostick. The winner will receive $500 and an UncommonGoods vendor contract. Go to the Uncommon Goods website for the rules, more details, and to submit your application. Deadline: June 30.
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2014 NICHE Awards Competition
Entries are being accepted now for the 2014 NICHE Awards, a prestigious juried competition recognizing excellence in fine craft design. Open to both professional and student artists, apply online through the NICHE Awards website. Contest categories include ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and jewelry arts. Recently added new categories seek original artist-made holiday ornaments and decorations; objects for the kitchen and for dining; and jewelry made from alternative materials.
Deadline for professional artists: September 1. Deadline for student artists: November 1. ***All works must be designed and produced in the U.S. or Canada. | |
Brian Ferrell, 2013 NICHE Award
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This Week
Road2Success
Mentor Program
Blueprint Webinar: The
Runway Roadmap -
Designs and Decisions
Make Like the Masters
Peter diCristofaro
Springboard Highlights
Structure
National Juried Exhibition
Call for Entries
This Week on Jay Whaley's
MetalSmith BenchTalk
Uncommon Goods Jewelry
Design Challenge
2014 NICHE Awards
Competition
Maker Profile
Frank Thoeringer |
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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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