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Your 2015 Nominations & Elections Committee Candidates
In this year's election there is one seat available on the Nominations & Elections Committee. There are two candidates:  Kathleen Janvier teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington and dreams of opening a modest residency program in a backyard studio. As a Windgate Fellow, she advocates the encouragement of young makers.  Tara Locklear is a studio art jeweler in Raleigh, NC. In 2014 she was a LEAP emerging artist finalist through the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh. She has served on SNAG's Online Presence Committee .
Your 2015 Board of Directors Candidates
As we announced last week, there are five candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors:  Kat Cole
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Joyce Scott at SNAG 2015 Boston Conference
"It's important to me to use art in a manner that incites people to look and then carry something home -- even it it's subliminal -- that might make a change in them." -Joyce J. Scott
SNAG is lucky to have Joyce Scott as a presenter on May 21st at this year's conference, in conjunction with our conference theme of Social Impact.  Born in Baltimore in 1948, Scott says that she "started as an artist in vitro." Scott received her BFA in art education from Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1970. Then she moved to Mexico to study at the Institute Allende, San Miguel Allende, where she earned an MFA in crafts. Her work confronts issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality through the use of unconventional and sculptural beading techniques.
Scott is a member of the American Craft Council's illustrious College of Fellows. Her work can be found in many collections and museums, including The Baltimore Museum of Art, The Renwick/Smithsonian Institution, The Metropolitan Museum of Art; and the Museum of Art and Design.
Early Bird Registration Prize Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Early Bird Registration Prize Drawing! RyAn Holmes won a 1-year SNAG membership, James Dunn won a free night at the conference hotel, and Marilyn da Silva receives a 1/4 color ad in Metalsmith.
Please note: You will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.
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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.
 Hear the interview with SNAG's Executive Director, Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith, that took place last week!
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This Week on the SNAG News Blog: In the News
Gold: Transparency, Trends, and Techniques, the Fifth Annual Gold Conference, will be presented by Initiatives in Art and Culture April 9-10, 2015 in New York. The conference takes a panoramic look at gold and gold jewelry, exploring the metal's abiding emotional power and enduring value, techniques and cutting-edge technology, educating the next generation of jewelers, 21st century marketing techniques, and fair-mining. Read more news
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Enter to Win a Boris Bally Transit Chair
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.
One of the amazing prizes is a Boris Bally Transit Chair ($1100 value)!
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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!
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. |
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: Patrick Cahill
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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