SNAG 2015 Boston Conference

Registration is now open! Check out the great lineup of conference speakers and events on the website.  Go Now

The 2015 conference runs May 20th through 23rd in Boston.

Please note: Due to technical problems, you will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.


Work Exchange Applications Being Accepted

Students can work 6 hours at the conference and receive 40% off the student early bird rate ($295). New professionals also receive 40% off the early bird member rate ($395).  Act quickly, this is first-come, first serve!  Learn more


Notes From the Field

Conference presenters Maia Leppo, Anne Fiala, and Jessica Tolbert will be leading a presentation during the 2015 conference entitled "Notes From the Field: Creating Impact, Connections, and Open Exchange." They are looking for volunteers to be interviewed via email for this open dialogue.  The focus of the discussion will be on the spaces that unite and divide the field of metalsmithing. If you are interested please email metalsmithfieldnotes@gmail.com

Survey Opportunity

"I am a SNAG member and graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree at the Technology Department of University of North Dakota-Grand Forks. I am inviting members of SNAG to participate in an online survey as part of a thesis research study on the topic - Demand and Supply: College faculty's perception on CAD/CAM for jewelry Design & Production.

Additional questions can be directed to the principal investigator at patrick.awotwe@my.und.edu or 701-610-3072. Thank you, Patrick Awotwe"

Take the Survey
2015 Call for Nominations and Candidacy

 

The 2015 SNAG Election will determine three (3) members of the Board of Directors, and one (1) member of the Nominations & Elections Committee.

 

The deadline for candidates to be added to the 2015 Election slate is February 19, 2015. Please contact a member of the Nominations and Elections Committee today. 

 

Michael Dale Bernard - 2015 Chair, michaeldalebernard@gmail.com

Laura Wood,  laurawoodstudios@gmail.com  

Dan DiCaprio,  dandicaprio@gmail.com 

SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarships
Including NEW scholarships for emerging & mid -career artists

For 2015, SNAG will award three student scholarships with at least one award given to a student that is currently an undergraduate. These scholarships are for tuition towards the artists' degree granting program. The scholarships are as follows: one $2000 award, one $1500 award and one $1000 award; each includes a one-year SNAG membership.

New in 2015, SNAG is adding three juried scholarships for emerging and mid-career artists to use toward a workshop of their choice in North America. These awards will be as follows: one $2000 award, one $1500 award and one $1000 award; each includes a one-year SNAG membership. Emerging and mid-career artists should have not been enrolled in a degree or certificate program in the past 3 years to qualify.

 

Deadline: March 15, 2015 - Learn more 

WE ARE SNAG: Identity

Spend some time with SNAG's newest online exhibition, WE ARE SNAG: Identity. It gives a glimpse into the collection of stunning, colorful, and unique works that SNAG members work so hard to create.
 
At right: Nash Quinn 
 
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 Springboard Highlights

San Diego State University MFA Program - Jewelry + Metalwork completed application due March 1

Casting Out of the Box - with Jim Cotter, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, CO, July 27-31

Behold: Modern Vessels - Lillstreet Gallery juried exhibition, deadline March 6
 
These are just 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!
SNAG Maker Profile Artist of the Week:
Thomas Hill

  
Visit our Facebook page to see more featured artists!  And be sure to check out Thomas' Maker Profile.
 
"Fish Pins" by Thomas Hill  
steel wire, 2012

Do you have a Maker Profile? 
Set up your profile here
 
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.

 

The Society of North American Goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community.  SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community engaging in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse 

while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.