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SNAG 2015 Boston Conference
Purchase your conference registration before March 13th and be eligible to have your name entered to win one of three fantastic prizes: - 1-year membership to SNAG (includes print & digital Metalsmith magazine subscription)
- 1/4 color ad in Metalsmith - issue of your choice
- 1 night's stay at the Boston Park Plaza, the conference hotel (a $159 + tax per night value)
To be eligible, you must have purchased your registration before March 13th. Drawings will take place Monday, March 16th.
Three weeks left of Early Bird registration (ends March 13)! Check out the great lineup of conference speakers and events on the website. Go NowPlease note: You will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.
Each day of the conference will be dedicated to one of our three conference themes of Social Impact, Heritage, and Innovation. Friday, May 22nd we will explore Heritage -- the importance of the rich history of our field -- by hearing from Boris Bally, Liesbeth den Besten, Hoss Haley and Mary Lee Hu. Learn moreThursday we will explore Social Impact and on Saturday we will dig into the world of Innovation. We look forward to seeing you there!  This year's Exhibition in Motion theme is Rapid Jewelry: a Design Competition of Rapid Prototyping. On May 23rd SNAG is pairing up with the Design Museum Boston to bring you this live fashion show event and fundraiser featuring models wearing cutting edge jewelry. Want to attend? Tickets can be purchased during conference registration for $25, or at the door for $40. Want to enter? The Call for Entries is now open. Deadline for Entries: April 3, 2015 - Learn more |
 This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Books & DVDs
Handouts from the 20th Century (and Beyond) - By J. Fred Woell. A collection of teaching aides gathered and/or collected by Woell over a period of 30 years. Helpful hints on tools, general drawings on how to solder, illustrated with do it yourself tools and more.
Learn how to order this collection plus see more books and DVDs in this week's news post.
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Don't Miss Out on These SNAG Scholarships!
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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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 |
Editor Wanted for the Hammer's Blow
ABANA seeks a qualified individual to serve as the new editor of the Hammer's Blow. Mark Aspery will be stepping down December of 2015. Aspery set a high standard, which the ABANA Board wishes to continue. Qualifications include knowledge about the skills of a blacksmith and a strong network into the blacksmith community. Contact ABANA for more information |
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: Konnie Keyworth
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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