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April 23 - 26, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
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Connections: Conference News You Need to Know
Here are some more things to look forward to about joining us in Minneapolis! These workshops are open for registration and a discount is available if you take advantage of registering early. Pre-Conference Workshops: Exploring Holloware with Kevin O'Dwyer April 14-18 Explore the use of the holloware form in the production of jewelry and silverware in this hands-on class. Cost: $750. (Early registration through January 31, 2014: $700) Location: Quench Jewelry Arts Damascus Steel Patterning with Rick Dunkerley April 16-18
Learn to make one of a kind Damascus patterns using several easy techniques including forge welding of high carbon steels with an emphasis on pattern development. Cost: $650. (Early registration through January 31, 2014: $595) Location: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center Color on Metal: Make non-precious metals come alive with Carol Warner April 22-23
Add color to metal and broaden the scope of your work while learning to create a full palette of colors and techniques for applying them to any type of metal. Cost: $350. (Early registration through January 31, 2014: $295) Location: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Post-Conference Workshops:
Enamel Surfaces: Patterns and Markings with Barbara Minor April 27-28 Explore decorative enameling techniques yielding vibrant and complex enameled surface designs, spontaneous marks and realistic images.
Cost: $550. (Early registration through January 31, 2014: $495) Location: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center Creative Metal Forming with Betty Longhi and Cynthia Eid April 27-29 Explore the possibilities of synclastic and anticlastic forming through creative hammering, manipulating sheet metal and transitioning from one type of form.
Cost: $550. (Early registration through January 31, 2014: $500) Location: Quench Jewelry Arts Find more conference information here! |
Conference Registration
Opens January 21st!
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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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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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MOROCCO JEWELERY TOUR
with gold/silver smith artist DORE STOCKHAUSEN
May 19 - June 1, 2014
MARRAKECH - ATLAS MOUNTAINS - SAHARA
A Cultural Tour with a specific focus on Jewellery. Explore public and private collections, artisan workshops and markets. Draw inspiration for your own design from the art, architecture and landscape of Morocco. Make one piece en route including traditional pit fire cast silver object in the Sahara!
Email: enquiries@culturaltoursmorocco.com
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 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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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 16 at 3 PM PST, Jay will interview Barbara Stutman!
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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: Liz Steiner Liz Steiner lives in New Bern, North Carolina, where she is an adjunct teacher at two community colleges. Liz coordinates the Educational Endowment Scholarships for SNAG and says she volunteers to do her part to support SNAG and the field, particularly education in our field.
The soundtrack to Liz's life includes: Carolina by Benjamin Gibbard, The Rabbit, the Bat and the Reindeer by Dr. Dog, Gold in the Air of Summer by Kings of Convenience, Go Down Gambling by Blood Sweat and Tears, and Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland. Thanks, Liz!
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Leah Aripotch, our upcoming Maker Profile artist of the week!
Snake Handbag
Bronze
2013
Photo by Bob Toy
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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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