 WE ARE SNAG: Contemporary Smiths Opens Today
Now online! This new online exhibition highlights some of the extraordinary works created by members of SNAG. Juried by Sue Amendolara, Greg Gehner, and Tom Muir. Take a look!
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SNAGneXt: A New Conference Event
SNAGneXt is our new conference event! It will feature 2 ½ days of talks, demos, workshops and events in Asheville, NC, May 18-21, 2016.
- In 2016, SNAGneXt will be framed around four themes: Wellness and Holistic Practices, Finding Your Voice, Multi-Faceted Approach to Making and Selling, and Bridging Art & Fashion.
- Inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit; connecting attendees in new ways to the field and community.
- Featuring presenters who are or have been full-time makers, gallerists, and people engaged in the business side of the field.
- Held in a variety of places throughout Asheville, offering attendees the opportunity to experience more of the host city.
- Including favorite events such as the Exhibition Crawl, Vendor Room, Trunk Show Sale, and Exhibition in Motion.
Watch for more in the coming months and start making plans to attend SNAGneXt
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Halstead Design Challeng e Sold Out
A huge thank you to everyone who ordered a Halstead Design Challenge Kit last month. We sold out of the 100 kits in about 24 hours!
The lucky 100 are creating kinetic brooches that will be exhibited at Blue Spiral 1 Gallery during SNAGneXt. The brooches will be for sale, helping to raise funds for SNAG.
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 SNAG Member Achivements
Tom Joyce's sculpture "Thicket" has been installed at the Mint Museum Uptown. It is a seven-and-a-half-foot square block composed of stainless steel rods passing through cast iron hammer. Other recent member achievements. |
 Student Membership Contest Winner
Congratulations to San Jose State University! They signed up the most student SNAG members during our contest which ended on Friday. The school will receive a free one-year Organization Membership with SNAG. Thanks to all the students who sent in memberships! |
 Jim Cotter Lecture
Jim Cotter will be giving a lecture at 5:30pm on November 12th at Colorado State University, Visual Arts Building. The lecture is open to the public and will cover Cotter's history as a pioneer in the world of contemporary jewelry and sculpture. For more info contact vail@jcottergallery.com |
SNAG Springboard
These are just a couple of the opportunities on Springboard. Find and post opportunities today!
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Emerging Curators
SNAG is offering 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 presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of metalsmithing. Deadline: December 18, 2015.
| Metalsmith EXTRA!
Check out our Metalsmith EXTRA! page. There you will find exclusive content related to each Metalsmith magazine issue, with bonus images, expanded stories, and videos of artists and studios.
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Lilla Warren. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Lilla's Maker Profile.
Meditation Accumulation by Lilla WarrenDo 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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