SNAG-Sponsored Lectures at SOFA CHICAGO
 Since 2001, SNAG has sponsored lectures at SOFA. All lectures are free to SOFA attendees.
Friday, November 6, 2015: 8:30-9:30 a.m. - SNAG Emerging Artists: Lynn Batchelder, Sooyeon Kim and Laura Wood 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Jamie Bennett: Drawing and Making 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Donald Friedlich: Things that Make my Heart Beat Faster 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - John Iversen in conversation with Toni Greenbaum: Other Fancy Stuff
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Volunteers Needed!
Tell people about SNAG and what we offer our membership! SNAG is looking for volunteers to help staff the SNAG table at SOFA, November 5-8. All volunteers get free daily admission. Contact Katie Poterala today.
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Jewelry Panel Discussion this Wednesday
 Don't miss the conversation this Wednesday, October 28, 5:00pm at Pratt Manhattan Gallery with Kipp Bradford, Lauren Kalman, and Marzena Marzouk.
In conjunction with the exhibition After Wearing: A History of Gestures, Actions, and Jewelry, this discussion expands upon the question posed by the curators: "What can I do to a piece of jewelry, and what can a piece of jewelry do to me?" |
Bellevue Arts Museum: Metalmorphosis
 Bellevue Arts Museum is seeking artists, craftsmen, and makers in the Northwest working in the medium of metal to apply to the BAM Biennial 2016: Metalmorphosis (September 2, 2016 - late January, 2017). Deadline: December 15, 2015 |
Case of the Nomads
 SNAG member Casey Sheppard is looking to talk about her travel project Case of the Nomads. She is currently seeking locations, especially universities, to give her lecture in January-July 2016 in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and other southern areas as well as Colorado and Utah. Contact Casey |
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.
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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. |
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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.
| SNAG Springboard
Hip Pop - American Craft Council, deadline November 13
These are just a few of the opportunities on Springboard. Find and post opportunities today! |
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Catarina Hällzon. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Catarina's Maker Profile. Sand Necklace by Catarina Hällzon.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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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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