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 This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Member Achievements
Kevin O'Dwyer received the Royal Dublin Society National Craft Exhibition Award in the Ironwork and Metal category. His entry was a hunting knife of Damascus steel, sterling silver and ebony.
More Member Achievements
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MJSA Jeweler's Bench Conference & Trade Fair
Coming up September 13 & 14 in Warwick, RI. The Jeweler's Bench Conference & Trade Fair is for anyone engaged in bench work -- artisans and designers, manufacturers, retailers who offer repair or repurposing services -- who wants to be a business success. Learn more and register |
Metal Museum Repair Days
It's time to mark Repair Days on your calendar. Held at the Metal Museum in Memphis, TN October 2-5. Talented metalsmiths from across the country will solder, sharpen, remove dents, re-tin copper cookware, and repair furniture and statuary, with all proceeds benefiting the Metal Museum. Learn more |
Art Jewelry Today 4 Call for Submissions
Art Jewelry Today 4, a new book, is scheduled for publication by Schiffer Publishing in fall 2015. They are looking for beautiful, professional quality photography of jewelry, as well as interesting, engaging information about the artist, for potential inclusion in this publication. All materials submitted will be reviewed. Those artists chosen will receive a letter of acceptance listing their pieces that will be featured in the book. Submissions require artist information, resum é, artist statement, and 4-10 images. Deadline December 1, 2014. Contact Carey Massimini for more information and submission form. |
Register now for SNAG's Business Symposium "Forging Entrepreneurs"
SNAG's 2014 business symposium, "The Inside Track," is for artists running independent studios looking for skills and information on how to better run their business.
November 9th at the High Museum's Walter C. Hill Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia from 8:30-5:30, with an after party 6:30-8:30 at Signature Gallery. More details here Sponsored by:       |
Morocco Jewellery Tour with gold/silversmith artist Dore Stockhausen
May 18 - June 1, 2015
Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Sahara
A holiday and cultural tour with a specific focus on jewellery -- traditional and contemporary, 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!
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Metalsmith Bench Talk
Jay Whaley interviews metalsmiths on his show Metalsmith Bench Talk. Shows are live Thursdays at 3 PM PST and are archived for your listening convenience.
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These are only a few of the opportunities you'll find on Springboard. Discover calls for entry, teaching positions, workshops, scholarships, grants, studio space and more. Post opportunities you want to share. Visit Springboard today!
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 Maker Profile Artist of the Week: Kate Frances Haefner
If you don't use Facebook, check out Kate's Maker Profile
Precious Nest Brooch by Kate Frances Haefner Sterling Silver, Copper, Teddy Bear Fur 2013
Take advantage of this member benefit and get more exposure for your work! Make sure you have at least five high quality images so we can feature your work in Riveting News and on social media. |
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