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Road 2 Success SPOT ON
SNAG's Road 2 Success program assembles a panel of experts each month in an online forum. We call it SPOT ON. This month the topic is "Growing Your Business: 5 Experts on 4 Important Questions." See posts 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.Online Forum Open to All SNAG Members
 The online forum is now open to all members. Go see what others are talking about and join the discussions! Current topics include:
- Branding, Marketing, Advertising
- Craft Shows, Gift Fairs
- Photography
- Sales
- And much more
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"Forging Entrepreneurs" Presenter Spotlight
 Judy Knight
Forging Your Online Presence with Social Media and Marketing
Learn how you can build a solid-gold online presence, allowing you to establish your expertise, engage with current and potential clients and practice the alchemy that turns them into loyal customers.
Knight is the founder and chief at New Tricks Web Design. She is also the organizer of Atlanta WordPress Users Group, co-organizer of WordCamp Atlanta, is a blogger, national speaker, and publishes Just a Digital Minute, a popular weekly newsletter providing actionable social media tips. Knight trains her clients to use new technologies and social media tools to get their word out and reach their business goals.
This is just one of the presentations that will take place at Forging Entrepreneurs! See all presentations. SNAG's 2014 business symposium, "Forging Entrepreneurs: 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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This Week on the SNAG News Blog: In the News
The Museum of Arts and Design in New York is pleased to present "LOOT: MAD About Jewelry," its annual exhibition and sale featuring a broad cross-section of designs from emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists, on view October 6-10. See more In the News |
Jewelers Resource Bureau Webinar: "Managing Facebook to Grow Your Customer Base"
Facebook is now moving into the online business arena. Are you ready to tap this pipeline to potential customers? Jewelers Resource Bureau has lined up Damian Capello for a webinar this Wednesday, September 24 at 3:00 pm EST to guide you. Capello owns RRMedia, one of the largest social media sales and marketing companies in the Southwest, and has been working with The Jeweler Blog to serve the social media needs of both jewelry retailers and designers. Learn more and sign up for the webinar |
"What Would Mrs. Webb Do?"
"What Would Mrs. Webb Do? A Founder's Vision" runs September 23-February 8, 2015 at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. As a patron and philanthropist, Webb pioneered an understanding of craftsmanship and the handmade as a creative driving force behind art and design. The show includes works by major figures from the '50s and '60s like Jack Prip, Olaf Skoogfors, John Paul Miller, Arline Fisch, Ron Pearson, and Merry Renk, along with more recent work by people such as Myra Mimlitsch-Gray, Thomas Gentille, Lisa Gralnick, Kiff Slemmons, and Mary Lee Hu. A panel discussion is scheduled for October 7. The panel will gather together Paul Smith, Museum Director from 1963-1987; Jack Lenor Larsen, America's foremost textile designer; and Glenn Adamson, current Director. Moderated by Jeannine Falino. Learn more |
Weekend of Learning with Bruce Metcalf
James Renwick Alliance President, Giselle Huberman, is hosting a special weekend with artist Bruce Metcalf. On September 27 Metcalf will talk about the evolution of his work and on September 28 you can hear Bruce in dialogue with Ulysses Grant Dietz, Senior Curator at the Newark Museum in NJ. Some extraordinary pieces by the artist will be available for purchase. The event will take place at the Huberman residence in Potomac, MD. Pre-registration is required. Call Gallery Loupe at 973.744.0061 for more details. |
ARGENTIUM at Creative Side Jewelry Academy
Along with an ongoing Masters Series, Creative Side Jewelry Academy of Austin will be offering a six week ARGENTIUM curriculum with Ronda Coryell, Jewelers of America Certified Master Bench Jeweler, beginning March 2015. This high-karat, non-tarnishing, fusible metal is changing the way jewelers fabricate. Visit creativeside.org to see why CSJA is rapidly becoming a major destination for metal artisans from all over the world. creativeside.org 512-799-0731
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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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SNAG Springboard Highlights
These are only a few of the opportunities you'll find at Springboard on SNAG's website. 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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 SNAG Maker Profile Artist of the Week: Luana Coonen
Visit our Facebook page to see more featured artists! And be sure to check out Luana's Maker Profile.
"The Sea In Me" by Luana Coonen
sterling silver, 14k yellow gold, red acrylic, mirror acrylic, polycarbonate, limu (Hawaiian seaweed)
2012
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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