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This Week on the SNAG News Blog:
Technical Article
"Small Scale Carving" by Janel Jacobson
"It is truly an honor to share this article with our membership. As I've seen more jewelers and metalsmiths exploring carving wood and other alternative materials, I thought an article on the topic might be of interest. Janel Jacobson is a tremendously skilled woodcarver and graciously agreed to share her experiences with us. She created this article with the same conscientious attention to detail that she uses to make her beautifully carved pieces." -- James Thurman, Technical Article Editor Read Technical Article |
"Forging Entrepreneurs" Presenter Spotlight
 Danielle Miller-GilliamHow to Stay on Top at EtsyAll about the ins and outs of selling jewelry through an Etsy shop. Topics discussed will be: Setting up your shop, maintaining your shop and managing your time on Etsy; Proper Pricing: it does NOT need to be a dilemma; Determining your ideal customer and targeting them; How to stand out in the Etsy sea of stuff: Create your niche; and Marketing, Marketing, Marketing. This is just one of the presentations that will take place at Forging Entrepreneurs! See all presentations. 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 Sponsored by:      
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Road 2 Success SPOT ON
SNAG's Road 2 Success program assembles a panel of experts each month for an online discussion on a specific business topic, we call it SPOT ON.This month, the SPOT ON topic is "Growing Your Business: 5 Experts on 4 Important Questions." We will be posting answers from Robin Kramer and Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive Academy, Cindy Edelstein the "Jewelry Biz Guru," Carolyn Edlund of Art Business Institute, and Susan Schear of ARTISIN.If you'd like to join in the conversation go to the Signup Form and we'll get you into the forum as soon as possible. You can be a part of where the conversation goes next! |
2014 Educational Endowment Scholarship Recipient Spotlight: Vincent Pontillo-Verrastro
Vincent Pontillo-Verrastro received a 2014 Educational Endowment Scholarship from SNAG and is a MFA candidate in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design at Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Vincent was recently interviewed by PBS WTIU about wearable art. Work by Vincent will be included in a new exhibition at .M Contemporary in Sydney, Australia . Intimately Connected runs September 16-October 26. The exhibition explores the connection between art, design and contemporary jewelry, and features new works by jewelers from Australia and around the world. Learn more about SNAG's Educational Endowment Scholarships |
Keystone Metals Forum
The Keystone Metals Forum takes place October 24-26 at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Farmington, PA. The Forum is a great opportunity for jewelers and metalsmiths from across Pennsylvania (and beyond) to come together for a fast-paced weekend of demos, lectures, exhibitions, critiques, and discussions. The programming will be led by faculty from many Pennsylvania colleges, universities, and arts organizations. It is an opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between established and emerging makers. Learn more and register |
With & With
Starting in October 2014, With & With will attempt to exhibit the selected works of established and emerging jewelers from around the world with works of those in museums. The Noemi, the artist behind this museum subversion, will play the roles of artist, curator, collaborator and facilitator who will coordinate, select, wear, document and publish the selected works to be featured on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Museums in Los Angeles and throughout the U.S. will be the stages to the works featured in With & With. Call for Entries |
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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SNAG Online Forum
Did you know that SNAG has an online forum where you can get expert answers to your questions? Log on and visit the forum to see all current conversations or to start your own!
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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:
Ben Dory
If you don't use Facebook, check out Ben's Maker Profile
Encased Vessel by Ben Dory Copper, brass, 1008 steel, white oak, 23k gold leaf 2010
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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