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April 23 - 26, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
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Connections: Conference News You Need to Know
Our conference will feature a presentation by Caroline Gore, Edgar Mosa & Kerianne Quick called Grains to Gold, Chewing Gum to Googly Eyes: Materiality in Contemporary Jewelry. This discussion will explore material specificity in contemporary practices. Kerianne Quick , Edgar Mosa and Caroline Gore will explore materials as potentially evocative elements. Rapid-fire presentations will follow a panel discussion to discuss the viability of material as a connector of histories, meanings, and contexts and the strategies used in contemporary practices that exploit or control the agency of material itself. Registration opens January 13th! We hope you're ready to join us for a fantastic conference! Find conference information here! |
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This week on the SNAG news blog
In The News
News from the field, including updates from MJSA, Revere Academy, Ethical Metalsmiths, and more. Go now>>>
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Exhibition in Print 2014: Animal Instincts
Call for Entries! Deadline January 31, 2014
From prehistoric cave paintings to digital art, animals have provided creative inspiration across the centuries. "Animal Instincts," the 2014 Juried Exhibition in Print by SNAG and produced by Metalsmith, will showcase a diverse range of animal-related work from the metalsmithing field. We are seeking works that are about animals, of animals, and even for animals. Let your animal instincts run wild! Jurors: David Bielander, Bruce Metcalf and David C. Freda
Click here for a full prospectus
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 Changing Hues: Color Embraced by Metalsmiths Around the World
Deadline February 15, 2014
The exhibition is open to all metalsmiths, professional and amateur, advanced and beginner, around the world.
Seeking works whose primary theme is color, whether that be using colored materials, exploring creating colored surfaces, or encasing the object in color. Works should be about COLOR - not color as an accent or focal point, but with color embraced as their primary visual focus.
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 American Trade Bead / ISGB Gathering Design Scholarship
The American Trade Bead / International Society of Glass Beadmakers Gathering Design Scholarship is a glass product design scholarship. The recipient, to be announced in March of 2014, will receive a full conference scholarship for the July, 2014 ISGB Gathering in Houston, Texas, travel and expense stipends. Learn more here! |
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SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarships
Deadline March 15, 2014SNAG recognizes the achievements and potential of those members currently enrolled as full-time students in undergraduate, graduate and community college programs through our Educational Endowment Scholarships.  Three scholarships are given annually. The scholarships are for tuition towards the artists' degree granting program. There are three tiers of awards: one for $2000, one for $1500, and the third at $1000.
Work by Alyssa Bogdan,
one of the 2013 recipients
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SNAG/crafthaus
Conference Scholarship
Deadline January 10, 2014 (This Friday!)
The SNAG/crafthaus Conference scholarship is awarded every January to a crafthaus member and is intended to enable his/her attendance at the annual SNAG conference! Eligibility: Application for the scholarship is open to current, enrolled crafthaus and SNAG members (must be current members of both organizations) regardless of location or background. The recipient must have finished their education and work in the general field of jewelry or metalsmithing. Total value of scholarship: $ 539.00 For a full prospectus, click here |
 RESOLUTELY AMBIGUOUS
Deadline March 1, 2014
Contemporary metalsmiths and jewelers radically expanded the use of materials and techniques while at
the same time honoring the traditions of the past. The juried exhibition "Resolutely Ambiguous" presents work, which balances traditional craftsmanship and radical use of new materials. The exhibition will be presented at the Walker Shop, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis in April 2014 as part of the SNAG conference. During the conference, lunchtime tours to the exhibition will be arranged.
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Conference Student Scholarships
Deadline January 21, 2014
Educators may request a scholarship for a student. Scholarships are limited to Jewelry/Metals degree-seeking students, full-time or part-time, and including community colleges. Each scholarship covers the registration fee for the conference. Students are responsible for their travel, accommodations and other expenses. Learn more! |
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Open Field Running
SNAG's Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Deadline February 1, 2014
The 2014 SNAG Juried Student Exhibition will showcase the best student work from college and university jewelry and metalsmithing programs across North America. Open Field Running can be interpreted as creative momentum. This exhibition will bring together student work
from a broad range of approaches, including the traditional and non-traditional, to showcase exceptional pieces from the next
generation of metals and jewelry artists.
Jurors: Brooke Marks-Swanson and Gary Schott
Student Exhibition to be held onsite in conjunction with the
2014 Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota | April 23-26, 2014
Apply here!
Get a $10 application rebate for being a SNAG member! Enter the code:
SNAGstudentmember2014 when prompted.
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Alchemy in the Digital Age
Annual Presentation of Student Work
Deadline February 1, 2014
Educators: Represent the talent, creativity, and hard work of your students at this year's conference in a riveting, digital presentation of powerful and inspirational images. Learn more! |
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Education Resource Room
Registration for educational programs:
February 1-April 15, 2014
The Education Resource Room connects students with representatives from universities, colleges, schools, art centers and other programs across the United States. Learn more! |
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Portfolio Review
Registration: March 24-April 18, 2014
Portfolio Reviews are for emerging artists and students. Gallery representatives, curators, artist/professors, entrepreneurs, and other professionals in the metals field will be available by appointment to review portfolios and provide professional advice and guidance. Learn more! |
 This week on Metalsmith Benchtalk
On Thursday, January 9 at 3 PM PST, Jay will interview Cynthia Eid!
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Springboard Recent Highlights
These are only a few of the opportunities you'll find on Springboard. Discover calls for entry, workshops, symposia, used tools, studio space and more. You are welcome and encouraged to post opportunities you want to share. Bookmark Springboard today! |
Volunteer Spotlight: Harriete Estel Berman
Harriete Estel Berman lives in San Mateo, CA and works as a metalsmith, and author. She helps SNAG organize the Professional Development Seminar, A Smaller Conference Experience lunch discussion and Speed Friending, as well as being a Road to Success mentor. Harriete says she volunteers because of a sense of responsibility to contribute to her community. Harriete said if she could choose as a mentor, it would be Gary Griffin. The soundtrack to her life would include: "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger", "Teeth", "S & M" and "Eye of the Tiger". Thanks, Harriete!
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Jessica Armstrong, our upcoming Maker Profile artist of the week!
Visit our Facebook page January 13-17 to see more of Jessica's work. If you don't use Facebook, take a look at Jessica's Maker Profile!
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Powder Coated Base Neckwire, Resin, Glass Microbeads, Glitter, Flocking Fibers
2013
Photo by Nash Quinn, Jessica Armstrong
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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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