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It's American Craft Week!
American Craft Week continues through October 12th. 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 |
Adorned Spaces
The 2015 Boston SNAG conference is seeking curators, organizations, schools, and individuals to offer a fresh look at the field of contemporary metalsmithing through a multiple-exhibition event called Adorned Spaces. This year's conference organizers are offering pop-up spaces to applicants interested in creating their own exhibition at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on May 22, 2015. This opportunity is an open call to all conference attendees (day-pass attendees included). Sale of artwork is not permitted through Adorned Spaces, but you can plan to sell your work at SNAG's Trunk Show Sale. Deadline January 19, 2015. Free to apply. Fee for accepted exhibitors. Learn more |
This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Member Achievements
Todd Pownell was recently presented with the 2014 Mort Abelson New Designer of the Year Award at the JA New York Summer Show. "An Afternoon with Todd Pownell" will be held October 16th at Fac èré Jewelry Art Gallery in Seattle. It will include a trunk show and lecture by Pownell. He will also speak the following weekend at The Seattle Metals Guild Northwest Jewelry and Metals Symposium. See more member achievements |
"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
Judie Raiford, Raiford Gallery
Raiford became a full time gold/silversmith in 1970 after apprenticing under Ben Douglas. She developed and ran the metals program at the Underground Tree crafts school in Atlanta and continued to teach privately until the mid 70s. She spent the next two decades being represented by galleries across the U.S. She mentors artists, juries and judges art shows, and has taught with the Art Business Institute.
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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Glenda Arentzen
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Aaron Faber Gallery Celebrates 40 Years
Aaron Faber Gallery in New York celebrates 40 years of its continuing focus on design, style and value and how this translates to a world class collection. Many SNAG members are included in their exhibition "A Celebration of 40 Years," which is on display through the end of October. Learn more
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Craft2Wear
The 2014 Smithsonian Craft2Wear show takes place October 24-26 in Washington, D.C. This year's event will be the largest ever, presenting over 50 artists from across the nation, including several SNAG members. Learn more |
Hip Pop
Looking to break into the high-end craft show market? Join a community of emerging artists in American Craft Council's Hip Pop pop-up shop "pods" within each of their shows in Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul, and San Francisco. Deadline November 14, 2014. 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.
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SNAG Online Forum
SNAG's online forum is now open to all members. Have you taken a look yet? Go see what others are talking about and join the discussions! |
SNAG Springboard Highlights
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: Jeff McGee
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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