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Continuing Coverage of Your 2015 Candidates
Full bios and insight Q&As are now available online for each Board of Directors and Nominations & Elections Committee candidate. Featured Candidate: Brian Ferrell
 Brian Ferrell makes tableware, furniture, and lighting. He is currently Assistant Professor of Art at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He has participated in over 50 solo and group exhibitions. His work has been published in 500 Tables, Pewter Studio, and American Craft Magazine. EducationMFA University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 2004 BFA Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2001 ExperienceAssistant Professor of Art, Seton Hill University 2011- present Adjunct Professor of Art, Seton Hill University 2007-2011 SNAG Student Slide show coordinator 2013-present Studio Assistant- Dan Dailey- 2004-2007 What does SNAG mean to you? Why are you interested in committing your time and energy to our organization?What I find exciting about our field is the diversity of work that is being created beyond traditional metalsmithing. Within our community are individuals doing experimental adornment, working with new technologies, artists working in a variety of materials, and even the practice of installation or performance. My own work is furniture, hollowware, and lighting, but I consider myself a metalsmith. I think this is something unique to SNAG compared to other media specific fine craft organizations. Because of this we are always eager to welcome those that are pushing the boundaries of our discipline, where new traditions can grow from the accomplishments of the past.
Read more insight Q&As
Each week we'll feature a candidate in Riveting News. Online voting takes place May 4th-23rd.
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This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Technical Article - "Micro TIG: Art Welding" by Sessin Durgham
This article serves as just the tip of the iceberg of the enormous possibilities created by the newest micro welding machines. Lower and lower price points are definitely making this technology available to the individual as well as educational programs.
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 SNAG Lifetime Achievement Award to be Presented to Fred Fenster
"What if...?" It's hard to believe that this simple sentence is the root of a rich career that spans over 50 years but it is the question that has driven Fred Fenster's studio practice because of its infinite possibilities. It is the question that he asks himself at the onset of each Kiddush cup, pitcher, teapot, or salt and peppershaker set. Born in 1934 in the Bronx, NY, Fenster attended City College of New York before receiving his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1960. In 1962 he was hired to teach design, jewelry and metalsmithing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began a distinguished teaching career, which lasted for more than 40 years.  Join us in presenting Fred Fenster with the SNAG Lifetime Achievement Award during the SNAG conference opening on Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.
Please note: You will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.
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Exhibition in Motion - Deadline Extended to Friday
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? Deadline for entries extended to April 10, 2015. Learn more |
Be a Part of SNAG TV - Deadline This Friday
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 |
SNAGneXt Call for Proposals
SNAGneXt will take place in Asheville, NC from May 19-21, 2016.
SNAG is seeking presentation proposals around the theme of COMMUNITY. How does your community help you to be successful? What about community, as an artist, is important to your success? Have you created your own community to help your success? How do you share your success with your community? Do you make your living by working with your community? Deadline June 1, 2015.
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Get Your SNAG Raffle Tickets Now!
 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.
The amazing prizes include a Pocosin Arts Cabin Fever Reliever Weekend Attendance Waiver (value $600)!
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Craft Alliance: Meet The Maker
Join Craft Alliance in St. Louis for a free conversation led by Robert Thomas Mullen, one of their current artists-in-residence. Spend your lunch break in the Grand Center studios and learn about the artists who help bring that space to life. The artists will lead a brief visual presentation and then take questions from the audience. April 17, 12:30-1:30. Learn more and RSVP |
Gold: Transparency, Trends & Techniques
Gold: Transparency, Trends & Techniques, the Fifth Annual IAC Gold Conference, is April 9-10, 2015 in New York. There is a special offer for SNAG members: a discounted rate of $175 (regular rate $350). A student rate of $100 is also available. Register online or call 646-485-1952. Use promo code: SNAG
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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. |
SNAG Springboard Highlights
GILD Gallery - call for entries for new studio jewelry gallery in Los Angeles
Halstead Grant - for new U.S. jewelry artists working primarily in silver, deadline June 9
These are just a couple 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: Jimin Jung
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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