SNAG was thrilled to welcome an unprecedented 225 newcomers/first-timers at this year's conference. We also had 217 students. And attendees were from 43 of the United States! We also had the largest Trunk Show to date with 73 sellers. It was a great conference!

Keep an eye out for our 2015 SNAG Boston survey. It is an important way for us to hear how you think the conference went, and for getting critical feedback for future events.

We were all were snapping pictures of presentations, events, tours, and all the fun we had in Boston. We'd love to see what images you captured! Submit your photos

American Craft Council posted a great article on their site called "Eight Lessons from the 2015 SNAG Conference." Read it here

We are still catching up and will have more for you soon!

"Metal Millefiori" by James Thurman: James Thurman has served as Editor for SNAG's Technical Articles for the past five years, and has been an occasional author. In this article he shares some experiments that he has been doing for the past several years, inspired by the unique and innovative work of Ken Cory.

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A big thanks to everyone who participated in SNAG TV this year! Here are the winners of the View + Vote. Each receives a free 1-year SNAG membership.

Make: Melissa Cameron - One Design Exhibition
Collaborate: Christine Dhein - The Green Jewelry Project
Trace: Samuel Willey - Il Maestro
Teach: Victoria Lansford - Using Russian Filigree Solder

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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 extended to June 15, 2015.

Learn more and submit a proposal

SNAG is supporting Spaces of Production this summer at The Center for Craft Creativity & Design, Asheville, NC. It is a series of three artist-led projects focusing on community engagement.

The first project, Ex.Change - My Time for Your Time, begins this Friday, June 5th. It is a special exhibition and outreach project where participants can leverage their unique and personal efforts to create a greater impact within their community. Ceramic artist Michael Strand is inviting those in and around Asheville to consider completing five hours of volunteer work that can be Ex.Changed for one of his limited edition, handmade cups.

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Craft in America is pleased to announce California Handmade: State of the Arts, an exhibition of innovative sculpture, furniture, textiles, jewelry and decorative arts by more than 80 visionary California artists, curated by Craft in America Center Director, Emily Zaiden. The exhibition opens June 7 at the Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts in the foothills of Alta Loma. A smaller, companion exhibition will open in July at the Craft in America Center.

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   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.

SNAG is a tribe -- a creative community of artists, designers, makers, collectors, curators, historians, patrons, and the curious. We've been able to do so much with your support. Please make a tax-deductible donation today of any amount and invest in SNAG's future. You have the choice to make a one-time donation or take advantage of our Monthly Giving Program.

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