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Dana Singer
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Week of July 22, 2013
Greetings!
Today's news blog feature is an engaging and provocative guest column from educator Frankie Flood talking about his work with new 3D technology. Not only how dramatically it's changing the students at his school and what he teaches, but also his thoughts on how it offers opportunities to revitalize the metalsmithing field. Agree with him or not, do not overlook this terrific opinion piece.
We also bring you the fifth installment from the Professional Development Seminar, " Customizing the Cow: New Trends in Cross-Platform Optimization" from the All You Can Eat website guys, Justin Hartzman and Jeremiah Poriah. As the SNAG conferences have gotten larger and larger, we've heard from more conference goers that they want us to also integrate more smaller sessions into the conference. The ability to talk with the presenters in more of a salon-style conversation format, reinstatement of the breakout sessions, setting up new ways for people to network over the lunch break, and more artist demonstrations. Not instead of the presenters' talks images but in addition to them. We listened carefully and have put these "wants" into action. All of this is in the works for the Minneapolis conference, plus a few other great ideas we've been planning. Stay tuned in the fall to find out more details. Our new programming formats are going to make you very happy.
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Urban Expositions Acquires SOFA Chicago
Atlanta-based Urban Expositions recently bought Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair (SOFA) Chicago, the largest and longest running art fair in the Windy City, from The Art Fair Company. Urban Expositions plans to build out an art fair division in the company and SOFA Chicago is the first show as part of that strategy, according to company officials.
Mark Lyman, SOFA Chicago founder and president of The Art Fair Company, will continue his involvement in a consulting capacity. Donna Davies, the show's long-time fair director, will join Urban Expositions and maintain her current position. |
Christie's Announces Online Jewelry Sale 
Christie's recently announced its first online-only jewelry sale, Summer Jewels, which will feature 100 lots from contemporary jewelers.
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Call for Entries TOP Jewels
National Jewelry Design Exhibition
Jewelry artists across the United States are invited to submit original works for a national juried exhibition in Durango, CO, May 16-June 28, 2014. $5,000 in cash prizes. Submitted pieces must be wearable. All works must be for sale. Complete details, including entry fee and guidelines, can be found in the entry prospectus.
Jurors of selection are acclaimed jewelry designers and sculptors Jeff and Susan Wise. The juror of awards is Allison Buchsbaum Barnett, co-owner of Patina Gallery in Santa Fe. Deadline: April 11
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Call for Entries: Rule The World!
Jewelry to Live Every Deficiency to the Full Extent
What do dictators, megalomaniacs, wannabes and the delusional adorn themselves with? What do despots treat themselves to when they're in a foul mood? Which pieces of jewellery are there to share the hours of victory with them? What do they spoil their subjects with in order to make them more eager to subdue themselves? What do fat cats, tyrants and those destined for greater things use to demonstrate that the force is with them?
Take a look at a fuller description of the show. A crafthaus online exhibition will accompany the show. Deadline: September 15. |
Springboard Recent Highlights
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Fifth Presentation from the 2013
Professional Development Seminar
View and listen to "Customizing the Cow: New Trends in Cross-Platform Optimization" from the Website Guys, Justin Hartzman and Jeremy Poriah.
The theme of this year's Seminar was "Sacred Cow, Purple Cow, Cash Cow," challenging the traditional notions of marketing, becoming the purple cow that stands out from the herd, and bringing in more money.
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BILLANTI CASTING has no other affiliation with any other company or location. As the original BILLANTI, we have offered the personal touch since 1955, and continue to work closely with new and young designers as well as established artists. Our only location is 299 South 11th Street, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, 516-775-4800,office@billanticasting.com.
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This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk
The coordinators of SNAG's upcoming Forging Entrepreneurs business symposium in San Francisco are the featured guests this week on Jay Whaley. Christine Dhein, emiko oye, and Kelly Nedderman will talk about this year's theme, "Putting Your Best Foot Forward," and three of our wonderful six artists/presenters will be be calling in: Sarah Graham, Cindy Edelstein and Alissia Melka-Teichroew.
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First 3D Printer Reaches High Street
The electronics chain Maplin has become the first High Street retailer to sell 3D printers to consumers. The £700 machine allows users to print three-dimensional objects and has been hailed as the future of manufacturing.
This machine, previously only available to professional printing companies, can make anything from mobile phone cases to jewellery to shoes. Designer Iris van Herpen used a 3D printer to create these shoes for her autumn-winter collection at a recent Paris fashion show. Read more. |
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This Week
Urban Expositions
SOFA Chicago
Christie's Online
Jewelry Sale
Call for Entries
TOP Jewels
Call for Entries
Rule the World!
Springboard Highlights
Customizing the Cow: New Trends in Cross-Platform Customization Riveting News Sponsor
Billanti Casting
This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk
First 3D Printer on London's High Street Maker Profile Michael David Sturlin |
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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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