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Your 2015 Board of Directors Candidates
SNAG is happy to introduce the 2015 slate of Board of Directors candidates! There are five candidates for three seats on the Board:  Kat Cole is a full-time studio artist in Dallas, TX. She has taught workshops at Penland, the Yuma Symposium, Touchstone, and the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh.
 Brian Ferrell makes tableware, furniture, and lighting, which he shows at ACC. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA.
 Katie Poterala has a studio practice in Greenville, SC, a bench jewelry position, and teaches local workshops. She has been SNAG's Volunteer Coordinator since 2012.
 Alejandro Sifuentes lives and works in San Antonio, TX. He has been a working artist in the field for over 40 years. His studio and gallery, Equinox, has hosted many exhibitions.
 April Wood lives and works in Baltimore, MD. She is a board member and co-founder of the Baltimore Jewelry Center. She exhibited at SIERAAD International Art Jewelry Fair in 2013.
We will soon begin to feature a candidate each week in Riveting News. Full bios and insight Q&As will also be available online at the end of March. Online voting takes place May 4th-23rd.There will also be an election for one seat on the Nominations & Elections Committee. The slate is Tara Locklear and Kathleen Janvier. More information on them next week. |
This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Exhibitions
View "Couleur: An Exhibition of Contemporary Enameling" at J. Cotter Gallery in Colorado through April 1st. Includes six artists working with a range of enameling techniques and processes. The featured artists are Kathleen Browne, Harlan Butt (at right), Kat Cole, Mi-Sook Hur, Marissa Saneholtz, and Jessica Turrell. This and more exhibitions in this week's news post. Read more |
Register Now for the SNAG 2015 Boston Conference
Check out our great lineup of conference speakers and events. Go NowWhen you register for Impact: Looking Back, Forging Forward, we give you everything we've got to give! You'll have full access to all presentations, the Pin Swap (& Shop), the After Party, the Vendor Room, Demonstrations, the Trunk Show, the SNAG Student Juried Exhibition, the Education Dialogue, the Professional Development Seminar, the Education Resource Room, the Portfolio Review, and the Final Night Dance Party. Please note: You will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.
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SNAG 2015 Raffle
Purchase your tickets online for SNAG's 2015 Raffle! $20 each or 6 for $100. The annual Raffle supports SNAG's Educational Endowment Fund. Prize drawings will be held at the conference in Boston; need not be present to win.
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Donate to SNAG's Silent Auction & Tool in the Hat
The Silent Auction is looking for art books, jewelry, findings, metals, gemstones, small handmade objects, and brand new tools. For the Silent Auction you can drop off donations on-site at the conference on May 20th from 3-7pm. Or if you would like to ship them ahead of time, the shipping deadline is May 1st. Learn moreTool in the Hat is collecting items such as used tools, scrap metal and wire. Books are also welcome. For the Tool in the Hat you can also drop off donations at the conference on May 20th. Or if you ship them, the shipping deadline is May 7th. Learn more |
Exhibition in Motion at the SNAG Conference 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
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Be a Part of SNAG TV!
Broadcast your story and practice among SNAG members, conference attendees, and viewers around the world! SNAG TV is a constant stream of video revealing the practice, inspiration, and work of our members. This exhibition, hosted online via YouTube and promoted via our Facebook page, will feature several categories and a View + Vote period leading up to the 2015 SNAG conference in Boston. Deadline April 10, 2015.Learn more |
 Portfolio Review at the SNAG ConferenceThe Portfolio Review offers the opportunity for emerging artists, students or anyone in need of critical feedback to meet and hear from seasoned professionals in the field. You must pre-register by April 24th. Learn more |
SNAG Perks Logo Design Contest
Remember the "Smiths Do It Better" logo from 2014? This year, SNAG is holding an open design contest among all our members for a fun, new logo that will become the featured design for all our 2015 perks! Want to have your design featured on our stickers, temporary tattoos, t-shirts, aprons, and tool holders? Then this contest is for you! In addition to design credit and publicity, the winner will receive a one year digital SNAG membership. Deadline: April 3, 2015 at 5 pm EST. |
Running a Gallery in the 21st Century
Ivan Barnett of Patina Gallery was recently interviewed by Klimt02 about the focus of his gallery and all the work behind it.Read the interview |
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
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: Alice Kresse
Take advantage of this member benefit and get more exposure! 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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