 Thank you to James Thurman, Technical Article Editor
SNAG would like to thank James Thurman for his service to SNAG as the Technical Editor since 2010. During James' 5 year tenure he published 28 technical articles.
James Thurman is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas' College of Visual Arts & Design, where he coordinates the 3D Core program as well as teaches in the Metalsmithing & Jewelry area. He received his MFA in Metalsmithing from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and his BFA in Sculpture from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2010, he completed a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Society of North American Goldsmiths then served as Editor of Technical Articles for the organization. In 2012, he was a Fulbright Specialist Scholar, working with Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Turkey, on curricular development.
James' work has been included in hundreds of national and international curated and juried exhibitions, as well as ten solo exhibitions in the past ten years. In addition to the exhibition of his work, James regularly lectures and gives workshops about his work and the unique technical aspects of his studio production, including a laminated recycled material he developed, "Thurmanite." Recent engagements have included The Glass Furnace (Istanbul, Turkey), Penland School of Crafts, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.
Current President of SNAG Nicole Jacquard says
James Thurman's dedication to providing in depth and enriching Technical Articles since 2010 has been much appreciated by the entire SNAG community and his presence will be missed. The Staff and Board would like to thank James for all his time volunteering over the years as Editor and Board member in addition to his prolific studio practice which has made our organization richer and stronger.
Thank you James for all of your support and dedication to SNAG.
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Plan for SNAGneXt
A reminder that we are beginning to post information about SNAGneXt on the website. You can find calls for entries, scholarship and work exchange information and more. Registration opens January 19th!
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Juried Exhibition in Print
"Shifting Sites" is SNAG's 2016 Juried Exhibition in Print produced by Metalsmith magazine. We are seeking examples that address fluid boundaries in the production, subject matter, and siting of current metalwork and that creatively engage with their environment. Deadline: January 31, 2016.
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Contemporary Smiths
WE ARE SNAG: Contemporary Smiths, a new online exhibition, highlights some of the extraordinary works created by members of SNAG. Juried by Sue Amendolara, Greg Gehner, and Tom Muir.
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Attention students and faculty! SNAG's 2016 Juried Student Exhibition and Digital Presentation of Student Work are now taking entries. They will both be presented at SNAGneXt in May. Deadlines: February 11, 2016.
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Kristin Perkins. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Kristin's Maker Profile.
Triple Leaf Bracelet by Kristin Perkins. Glass, sterling silver.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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