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Join SNAG Executive Director Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith at ACC Baltimore
Please join SNAG Executive Director Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith and staff on Friday, February 20th at 9 pm for a drink or late dinner at ACC Baltimore. If you are interested in attending email Gwynne for details and location. American Craft Council's Baltimore Show is February 20-22 at the Baltimore Convention Center. It's a craft show like no other! A celebration of all things handmade, where more than 650 top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor artists from across the country gather under one roof. |
SNAG 2015 Boston Conference
Registration is open. Check out the great lineup of conference speakers and events on the website. Go NowPlease note: Due to technical problems, you will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.
STUDENTS: Don't miss out! There are some important deadlines this week:
- Conference Student Scholarship deadline is February 12th. There is a new application process this year. Learn more & apply
- Annual Juried Student Exhibition deadline is February 15th. Learn more & submit
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SNAG Conference Keynote: Ruudt Peters
SNAG is thrilled to feature Ruudt Peters as our opening keynote for the 2015 conference on Wednesday, May 20th at 6 pm. Peters has been a driving force in our field, inspiring artists to challenge themselves and always keep concept at the forefront of the creative process. He has taught at Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, Adellab Konstfack in Stockholm, Sweden, and is currently a professor at Alchimia Contemporary Jewelry School in Florence, Italy. His innovative work can be found in museum collections around the world. Join us on May 20th, directly following the official conference opening at 6 pm. Learn more about PetersIn conjunction with the SNAG conference there will be an exhibition showcasing Peter's work at MASSArt. Ground will allow for viewers to experience Peter's thinking process, and an interactive installation is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Visit MASSArt to see Ruudt's show during the Saturday Gallery Hop. Learn more |
 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
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Did you know there's a NEW scholarship for emerging & mid-career artists?
New in 2015, SNAG has 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.
For 2015, SNAG will also 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.
Deadline: March 15, 2015 - Learn more
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The Craft School Experience
Haystack, Arrowmont, Penland, Pilchuck, and Peters Valley launched "The Craft School Experience" in November 2014 at SOFA Chicago, where there was an exhibit featuring work by artists who have been influenced by their experience at the five art schools. To find out more about The Craft School Experience and watch videos, listen to artist stories, read the news blog, and check out links to each school, visit craftschools.us |
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.
From many backgrounds and points of view we are collectively what makes SNAG so incredibly rich, diverse, and relevant to a field which embraces our traditions while simultaneously forging our futures.
At right: Katelyn Butler |
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
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!
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 SNAG Maker Profile Artist of the Week: Emily C. Johnson
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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