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Riveting News Has a New Look!
You may notice that your Riveting News has a new look this week. We work hard to bring you updates from SNAG and the field each Monday. Don't forget to send us your announcements and we will try to include them on the news blog or in this newsletter. And use Springboard to post opportunities! |
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SNAG Emerging Curators Program
 New program: SNAG wants to support emerging curators in the field of jewelry and metalwork. This new program offers grants up to $2,500 to assist an emerging curator or curators in executing an exhibition focused on jewelry and/or metalwork. Learn more and apply. Deadline: December 1, 2015.
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This Week on the SNAG News Blog
 Genesis: Life and Form Through Different Lenses by SNAG members Ezra Satok-Wolman and Wendy McAllister runs October 18-25 at the China Shanghai International Jewelry Design Forum. More on the SNAG News Blog.
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SNAG Needs You at SOFA!
 Want to help SNAG at SOFA Chicago? We are looking for people to help November 5th-8th at the SNAG table. All volunteers get free daily admission in exchange for helping to staff the table for a 2-3 hour shift. Tell people about SNAG and what we offer our membership! Willing to volunteer for more than one shift? Get a free VIP pass which includes a free catalog and special events. Contact Katie Poterala today.
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...And We Need You at ACJS!
 We are also looking for volunteers in the Atlanta area to help staff the SNAG table at the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show, November 6-7. Get free admission into the show in exchange for helping to staff the table for a 3 hour shift. Tell people about SNAG and what we offer our membership! Contact Katie Poterala today.
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Texas Metals Symposium Live Streaming on Saturday
 The 2015 Texas Metals Symposium lectures will be streamed live this Saturday, October 17, 9:00-5:00. This year's symposium features Diane Falkenhagen, Randy Long, Chris Irick and Cathy McClure. The Texas Tech School of Art and the Metals Club of TTU welcomes all to be a part of the symposium and the stream! More info at their Facebook event page.
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Metalwerx Online Auction Now Open
 Metalwerx is holding an online auction. Bid on hand-crafted jewelry, professional tools, services and more. All proceeds benefit Metalwerx, a Non-Profit School for Jewelry Making and Metal Arts, located in Waltham, MA. Bidding opened today, October 12th, and closes on October 18th at 6:00 pm.
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Exhibition in Motion
SNAG's theme for the 2016 Exhibition in Motion is Xchange: Fashioning Intersections. The event is scheduled for May 21, 2016 during SNAGneXt in Asheville, NC. SNAG is partnering with fiber group Local Cloth. Apply to participate now. All applications are automatically accepted! Deadline this Friday: October 16, 2015.
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Lifetime Achievement
SNAG is seeking nominations for its 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is SNAG's highest honor and is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of metalsmithing. Make a nomination today. Deadline: December 18, 2015.
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| SNAG Springboard
Craft Research Fund Travel Grants - Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, deadline October 30, 2015
These are just a few of the opportunities on Springboard. Find and post opportunities today!
| In Metalsmith
The current issue of Metalsmith is devoted to the annual Exhibition in Print: "Moved by Metal: On Beauty as Interaction," guest-curated by Wendy Steiner. Check out a new page on our website called Metalsmith Extra! for videos from some of the Exhibition in Print artists. |
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Cyd Rowley. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Cyd's Maker Profile.
Volumetric Spriral Earrings by Cyd Rowley, sterlingDo 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 images so we can feature your work in Riveting News and on social media.
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SNAG
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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.
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