Weekly News from Society of North American Goldsmiths
SNAG Welcomes New Conference Program Manager
 
SNAG will soon be saying goodbye to staff member Monica Hampton. Monica will be moving on to new projects and leaving SNAG at the end of the year. As Education Director, Monica contributed greatly to our conference planning and has made her own mark on the conferences.


We are happy to announce that Alaina Clarke has joined the staff as the new Conference Program Manager. Alaina is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all creatives through education and dialogue. Read more.
Be a Part of the 2016 Exhibition in Motion!
 
All applications are automatically accepted! Deadline extended to November 2, 2015. 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.
SOFA CHICAGO
 
Laura Wood
SNAG Emerging Artist 
SOFA CHICAGO runs November 5-8. Don't miss the SNAG-sponsored lectures on November 6th, including the SNAG Emerging Artists.

SNAG is looking for volunteers to help staff the SNAG table at SOFA. 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.
Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show
 
Thirty of the country's finest contemporary jewelry artists presenting exciting handcrafted work at one incredible show November 6-7.

SNAG is looking for volunteers to help staff the SNAG table at ACJS. 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. 
Bruce Metcalf Featured on Articulate
 
SNAG member Bruce Metcalf was recently interviewed on Articulate with Jim Cotter, a weekly arts magazine show on WHYY-TV. Metcalf, a Philadelphia-based art jeweler, talks about his work and why he refuses to use precious materials. You can watch the program here. 
Emerging Curators 
SNAG has identified the need to support emerging curators in the field of jewelry and metalwork. This 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 now. Deadline: December 1, 2015.
Lifetime Achievement 
LAA
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.


SNAG Springboard

Frame of Reference - Techniques for Visual Narratives with Paulette Werger, Metalwerx, November 13-15

MFA with Teaching Assistantship - New Mexico State University, deadline November 20
 Handcrafted Exhibition 2016 - The Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount, NC, deadline November 23
 
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.
From the SNAG Maker Profiles

This week's featured artist is Lisette Fee.
Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Lisette's Maker Profile.
Lady of life and Death brooch by Lisette Fee. Sterling silver, bronze, acrylic, steel, automotive paint, spray paint, paper.

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 images so we can feature your work in Riveting News and on social media. 
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SNAG's slide archive, donated to The Metal Museum several years ago, is being restored and digitized! It can be found at the ACC Library Digital Collections.  
Tech Text: A Compilation of SNAG Technical Articles 1975-2010 spans SNAG's more than 30 years of publishing technical articles and information for its membership. Get it from Blurb.com. 
An ebook of jewelry and metalsmithing techniques with chapters from twelve artists. Edited by Victoria Lansford. The links created and written about were part of the 2015 SNAG Links project. 
Get it on iBooks. All proceeds benefit SNAG. 
After Wearing: A History of Gestures, Actions, and Jewelry is at Pratt Manhattan Gallery through November 14. Curated by Damian Skinner and Monica Gaspar.  
Art Jewelry Forum is taking submissions for its 2016 Artist Award. The Award acknowledges promise, innovation, and individuality, advancing the career of a rising artist under 35. Deadline: November 15, 2015. 
Jay Whaley interviews industry leaders in the metal arts community on his show Metalsmith Benchtalk. Shows are live Thursdays at 3 PM PST and are archived.
Victoria Patti talks to blacksmiths around the world on BlacksmithHER Radio. Shows are presented by podcast once a week.