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American Craft Week Starts Friday
Get ready to celebrate! From October 3-12, it's American Craft Week. All across the country, the people who make, sell, and exhibit handmade items invite you into their studios, galleries, and festivals so you can see their creations firsthand. A pop-up exhibit with Robert Ebendorf is scheduled for October 11th at Mora in Asheville, NC. Learn more about this and all of the other participants and events on the American Craft Week website. |
 UNIQUES Call for Entries
SNAG's next UNIQUES Sale is on eBay, December 1-15, 2014. UNIQUES is an online auction of one-of-a-kind, limited edition, unusual, and handmade contemporary art jewelry and small metal items. UNIQUES helps SNAG members gain exposure and sell work while helping SNAG raise funds for programming. This time, SNAG will be partnering with The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB). And we thought it would be fun to have everyone submit entries that reflect the adjective colorful! Deadline November 1st. Learn more |
"Forging Entrepreneurs" Presenter Spotlight
 Panel Presentation: Everything You've Always Wanted to Ask a Gallery Owner with Carr McQuiston, Signature Gallery; Judie Raiford, Raiford Gallery; Marthe Le Van, Mora; Moderator: Gwynne Rukenbrod, SNAG
Carr McQuiston has owned and operated Signature gallery in Atlanta, GA since 1997. McQuiston completed her Bachelor Fine of Arts degree at Auburn University and then went on to study for a Master's Degree in Art Education at Georgia State University. She has juried numerous national craft shows including the artist selection panel for the American Craft Council and was honored by the ACC as a Style Maker in 2013.
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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Ethical Metalsmiths Emerging Artist Award
Ethical Metalsmiths' first place 2014 Emerging Artist Award of $1,000 has been given to Joshua Kosker of Bowling Green, OH (at right). The third place award of $100 was presented to Jessica Andersen of Audubon, IA. Congratulations to these two SNAG members! The Emerging Artists are chosen from the applicants for Ethical Metalsmiths' annual International Student Exhibition. View the 2014 exhibition "So Fresh + So Clean" |
Focus on Design Influencers
In a new series for "The Studio," Rio Grande's blog, Marlene Richey explores industry influencers and trendsetters who are shaping (or have shaped) the contemporary jewelry landscape in the last century. Over the coming months Marlene will write an article each month about an industry influencer. Learn more |
Call for Entries: Down to the Wire
 Dsenyo's 2014 Design for Change Competition is "Down to the Wire: Help Make Poaching History." Students enrolled in a design course can submit a jewelry design incorporating snare wire. The competition is a chance to raise awareness about the poaching crisis and inspire students to use their creativity for social change in the world. The Grand Prize is a Safari trip to Zambia. In addition, the winning jewelry design will become part of Dsenyo's 2015 jewelry line, will be hand-crafted by women in Zambia and will help raise $5 per unit sold for anti-poaching efforts in Zambia.Learn more |
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.
Listen here |
SNAG Road 2 Success SPOT ON & Online Forum
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 The online forum is now open to all members. Go see what others are talking about and join the discussions! |
These are just some 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: Shauna Burke
Visit our Facebook page to see more featured artists! And be sure to check out Shauna's Maker Profile.
"Random Line Bracelet" by Shauna Burke
18k yellow gold, gun metal silver, rose cut ruby
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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