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Letter from SNAG's New President
Don't forget to read last week's Letter from the President. Nicole Jacquard summarizes much of what SNAG has been working on this year and what is coming up. Read the Letter |
Attention Schools & Students: Membership Contest!
Did you know that SNAG offers a special membership offer to students? Students can save money if four or more join or renew at the same time using this form. Pay only $36.75 for student membership with digital Metalsmith (normally $49) or $43.50 for student membership with print and digital Metalsmith (normally $58). This offer is for North America only. New this year: The school with the highest number of student sign-ups using this offer will receive a free 1-year Organization Membership! Value $225. Contest ends November 6th midnight PST. If you are a student or educator please help us spread the word about SNAG membership! Learn more about student membership |
After Wearing: A History of Gestures, Actions, and Jewelry
On display at Pratt Manhattan Gallery from September 25-November 14, this exhibition demonstrates the relational and participatory potential of jewelry, investigating its presence in the social world through artworks, jewelry objects and commissioned projects that invite visitors to consider interactions and actions, meanings and emotions, commitments and side effects. Curated by Damian Skinner and Monica Gaspar. Learn more
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Portland Jewelry Symposium
The Portland Jewelry Symposium is October 5 in Portland, Oregon. The Symposium is widely known for bringing together top industry talent to present on current trends in design, technology, bench, and business. It is tailored to the needs of manufacturing  retailers and designers. There will be a notable line-up of ten industry presenters, including David Geller, Director of Shop's Profits. Learn more |
Art Jewelry Forum 2016 Artist Award
Art Jewelry Forum is accepting submissions for its 15th annual Artist Award. Ambitious contemporary jewelry artists age 35 and under have until November 15, 2015 to apply for this international prize in contemporary art jewelry. Includes $7500 for the winner and an exhibition during Schmuck in February 2016 for the winner and four finalists. Learn more |
Professional Development Survey
SNAG is assisting Arizona State University in gathering data about professional development for working artists. Their research is funded by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, which seeks to empower artists with the tools to help them succeed in their field without being strictly reliant on patrons, grants or federal funding. If you are an artist who has recently participated in a professional development program or would like to do so and are willing to spend 15 minutes in a phone interview, please send your name, artistic discipline, and email address to pave@asu.edu no later than October 1, 2015 with the subject line "survey." Thank you for assisting in this research endeavor. |
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Hydraulic Power at the Bench
If you work with metal -- forming it, shaping it, moving it -- hydraulic power is a tool you won't want to be without. From forming pieces without marring to producing custom, handmade work with production line efficiency, read about the top five reasons why jewelers are using the power of Bonny Doon in their studios at tinyrio.com/hydraulicpress. |
SNAG Springboard Highlights
Assistant Professor in Metal at SUNY New Paltz - priority given to applications received by today, September 14 Under Fire: a Virtual Gallery of International Enamel Artists - deadline October 9 Sparklegasm! - call for entries, Krikawa Jewelry Art Gallery, Tucson, AZ, deadline October 30 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: Vivian Cheung
Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more! And be sure to check out Vivian's Maker Profile. Crackdown 2014 (nightglow), by Vivian Cheung
powdercoated copper and brass, resin, acrylic, concrete, phosphorus powder, leather, glow-in-the-dark fabric, recyclable plastic
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. Donate now |
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