2016 ACC Baltimore Wholesale/Retail Show Call for Entry

The American Craft Council has invited SNAG to participate in their Artist Invitational Program for their 2016 Baltimore show.  This year SNAG has decided to require an application of interest along with submission of images of your work in order to be considered. Applications will be juried and the program is limited to 10 artists. This opportunity is open to any current SNAG member. Deadline is this Friday, July 10.

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WE ARE SNAG: Contemporary Smiths Call for Entries 

From "blacksmith" to "goldsmith," "silversmith" to "bladesmith," the term "smith" denotes connotations of skill and mastery. WE ARE SNAG: Contemporary Smiths seeks images of works crafted using traditional or contemporary smithing processes including, but not limited to: vessels, objects, sculpture, jewelry, and architectural works.

Juried by Sue Amendolara, Greg Gehner, and Tom Muir, this online exhibition intends to embrace the work of contemporary smiths and highlight some of the extraordinary works created by members of SNAG. Deadline September 6th.

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This Week on the SNAG News Blog: Exhibitions

The Metal Museum in Memphis, TN presents "A Kind of Confession" through September 11. The exhibition showcases critical and contemporary metalwork from both tenured and emerging African American metal artists. At right: Preston Jackson, Dressing Miz Eve, 2005.

This and many more exhibitions in this week's news post.


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SNAG-ISGB Membership Discount

Earlier this year we announced a joint SNAG-ISGB membership discount. You can still take advantage of this great offer!

International Society of Glass Beadmakers' (ISGB) mission is to educate and promote the art of glass beadmaking, preserve the traditions of the art form and encourage the continued renaissance of contemporary glass beadmaking. Membership in ISGB is open to all. Their membership is varied and includes glass beadmakers working in a variety of media, collectors, jewelry designers, arts educators, historians, and suppliers to the trade. SNAG is proud to be a part of this alliance.

SNAG members receive a $15 discount on an individual ISGB membership. To redeem your discount on an ISGB membership use the code SNAGMEM upon checkout at the ISGB website.

ISGB members receive a $15 discount on an individual SNAG membership. To redeem your discount on a SNAG membership, use the code ISGBMEM (North American) or INTISGBMEM (international) upon checkout at the SNAG website.
Support the CERF+ "At the Ready Fund"


Help prepare artists for disasters large and small, natural and unnatural, by supporting the CERF+ "At the Ready Fund." We can't stop disasters from occurring, but we can help CERF+ be ready for them.

CERF+, a mutual aid organization, is one of the leading voices for safeguarding artists' livelihoods.

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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

Gallery Position - J. Cotter Galleries, Vail and Beaver Creek, CO

Executive Director - Surface Design Association

Hinges & Joints: Standard, Invisible & Universal - Tom Muir, Center for Metal Arts, NY, Oct. 23-25

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!
SNAG Maker Profile Artist of the Week: Penelope Singer
  
Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more! And be sure to check out Penelope's Maker Profile .

Primordial Soup by Penelope Singer
brass, resin, mica powder 

Do you have a Maker Profile? 
Set up your profile here
 
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.
Support SNAG & Support the Entire Field

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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The Society of North American Goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community.  SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community engaging in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse 

while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.