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SNAG-Sponsored Lectures at SOFA Chicago | |
Lauren Tickle
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Don't miss these wonderful lectures coming up next month! SNAG Emerging Artists 2014
November 7, 9-10 am
Artists Steven Gordon Holman, Lauren Tickle and Demitra Thomloudis will take part in the SNAG Emerging Artists panel. These three artists are represented by Charon Kransen Arts. Carrying Devices and Other Absurdities
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Sigurd Bronger
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Norwegian craftsman and jewelry engineer, Sigurd Bronger challenges the jewelry tradition with absurdities he calls carrying devices: finely polished objects that combine natural and mundane materials with precious metals in ways that are surprising, technically advanced, and humorous. Bronger discusses his inspiration, process, and materials for his one-of-a-kind pieces that playfully question the notions of design, jewelry, art, and engineering. Contemporary Jewelry in the Donna Schneier Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
November 7, 12-1 pm
 Donna Schneier's historic gift of 132 pieces of international studio jewelry and the seminal exhibition that followed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, document a vibrant period in which jewelers experimented with new materials, processes and concepts. Schneier is joined by jewelry artists Bruce Metcalf, Kiff Slemmons and Don Friedlich to explore how this all happened and what impact it will have on the field. Catalog signing to follow in Donna Schneier Fine Arts, booth 820. 
All lectures will take place during the fair at Navy Pier's Festival Hall unless otherwise noted. Admission to the Lecture Series is included with purchase of a SOFA ticket. Learn more and see complete list of lectures
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Call for SNAG Volunteers  Want to help SNAG at SOFA Chicago? We are looking for a few people to help out at the SNAG table. All volunteers get free daily admission in exchange for helping staff the booth and tell people about SNAG and membership. Willing to volunteer for more than one shift? You'll get a free VIP pass! Contact Katie Poterala to volunteer.  SNAG is also looking for volunteers to help at the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show. The hours are 10 am-9 pm November 7 and 10 am-5 pm November 8th. Please contact Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith to volunteer.
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This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Books & DVDs
Unique by Design: Contemporary Jewelry in the Donna Schneier Collection (Metropolitan Museum of Art) - By Suzanne Ramljak, editor of Metalsmith magazine. This book features 60 pieces, created primarily from the 1960s to present day, and collected by Schneier. See more books in this week's news post |
 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. Deadline for including your work in the sale is November 1, 2014. 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. Deadline: January 19, 2015. 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
Marthe Le Van, Mora
Le Van is a contemporary jewelry evangelist with a burning desire to transform how the world adorns itself. Her world headquarters for this mission is Mora - a vibrant boutique for contemporary jewelry in Asheville, NC. An internationally recognized writer and editor, Le Van has more than 50 jewelry books to her credit.
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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SIMS Conference
Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) is holding a conference this coming weekend, October 17th-18th, in Carbondale featuring demonstrations by metalsmiths David Clemons and Seth Gould, an auction, and lectures. You can also view "Form, Forge and Fabricate," a juried exhibition showcasing up-and-coming artists speaking the language of metal. Learn more |
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Caitie Sellers
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Asher Gallery Artist Chat
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft welcomes Asher Gallery jewelers and CraftTexas 2014 artists Caitie Sellers and Heidi Gerstacker for a gallery talk on October 18th, 12:00-2:00 pm. Sellers, a resident artist at HCCC, and a SNAG member, is interested in themes of urbanization, architecture, and social development. Learn more
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JCK Rising Stars
JCK is recruiting up and coming jewelry designers to be a part of their "Rising Stars" within the Design Center pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2015. The program offers designers the chance to make their debut in the fine jewelry market, in booths that are strategically positioned at a main entrance to the show for maximum exposure. Deadline: October 29, 2014. |
Handcrafted
Call for entries for "2015 Handcrafted" at Maria V. Howard Arts Center in Rocky Mount, NC. Open to all U.S. artists 18 years of age or older working in ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or paper. Exhibition dates: February 1-May 17, 2015. Juror: Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith. Deadline: November 24, 2014. Learn more and enter |
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
 IMPACT Call for Art - Brookline Arts Center invites student jewelry and metalsmithing artists to submit work that demonstrates the relationship between heritage and innovation. IMPACT will be held onsite in conjunction with the SNAG Boston conference May 20-23, 2015.
This is just one 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: Daniell Hudson
Visit our Facebook page to see more featured artists! And be sure to check out Daniell's Maker Profile.
"Lady Macbeth's crown" (Threepenny Theatre Company's production of Macbeth) by Daniell Hudson
Brass and mixed media
2014
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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