Metalsmith Vol 35/No 5
Watch for it! The new issue of Metalsmith is in the mail. Featured in this issue:
- Art Knives
- Kranitzky & Overstreet
- Claudio Pino
- Smart Jewelry
Check out our Metalsmith EXTRA! page for videos on J. Cotter and Claudio Pino. At Metalsmith EXTRA! you will find exclusive content related to each issue, with bonus images, expanded stories, and videos of artists and studios.
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 Technical Article by Ben Dory
"Electrolytic Etching Copper and Silver Using Copper Nitrate" by Ben Dory features extensive research and offers much needed information on how to safely etch with great quality while still minimizing negative environmental impact. Read the article. |
Seeing SNAGneXt Intern
SNAG is seeking a Conference Planning Intern. This is a 15+ hour a week commitment. You must be available to attend SNAGneXt from May 17th-21st in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a volunteer position. See job description.
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 SNAG-Sponsored Lectures at SOFA CHICAGO
Since 2001, SNAG has sponsored lectures at SOFA. All lectures are free to SOFA attendees.
The lectures take place this Friday, November 6. See schedule.
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 Otto Künzli Lecture at LACMA
Many Fiestas: Is Jewelry Born to be Worn or Lost in Showcases? A lecture will be given by Otto Künzli on November 17 at LACMA in Los Angeles. Künzli reflects on his influential career and the recent emergence of interdisciplinarity in contemporary jewelry, especially the use of photography and performance.
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Faceted: Aspects of Contemporary Jewelry
This exhibition at Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, FL is curated by Jim Bové and Lisa Johnson. Showing the various aspects of contemporary jewelry; select artists from across the nation have been invited to share their artwork. Opening reception November 6th. Runs through December 5th. |
Exhibition in Motion
All applications are automatically accepted. Deadline today! 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.
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Obsession - call for entry, ECU, deadline November 27, 2015
Typeset: Art Jewelry in a Literary Setting - UW-Milwaukee, deadline January 1, 2016
BeadDreams - new Metalwork category this year, deadline February 26, 2016 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 Carolina Cole. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Carolina's Maker Profile.
Comet Brooch by Carolina Cole. Sterling silver, fine silver and assorted freshwater pearls.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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