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 In Remembrance:
Mary Ann Scherr
Mary Ann Scherr, recognized as one of America's most prestigious and influential designers, died at her home in Raleigh, NC on March 1st. She was 94 years old. Scherr's voluminous resume includes seven decades of work as a designer, metalsmith, jeweler, educator and studio artist. Her many honors include SNAG's Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more about Scherr's life. |
 SNAG Lifetime Achievement Award Honors Gary Noffke
SNAG is pleased to announce the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Gary Noffke. Known for his versatility, technical prowess, and originality, Noffke is a blacksmith, coppersmith, silversmith, goldsmith, and toolmaker. Noffke is noted for his technical versatility, his pioneering research into hot forging, the introduction of new alloys, and his ability to both build on and challenge traditional techniques. He has been called the metalsmith's metalsmith, a pacesetter, and a maverick. Read more about Gary Noffke's achievements.
The 2016 SNAGneXt conference will be dedicated to Noffke and he will receive his award during the Opening Remarks in Asheville on May 19th.
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 SNAG Links Preview
As we prepare for our Auction of Masterful Links during SNAGneXt, here's a sneak peek at another of the 2016 links:
Kissing Otter Pendant by Parker Brown
Sterling Silver
The link depicts two kissing river otters, a popular Native motif that symbolizes love and affection. Parker Brown is a historical silversmith and armoursmith specializing in armour from Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Europe. He is a member of the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts and an apprentice studying 18th century Colonial American silversmithing.
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Educational Endowment Scholarships Available
SNAG annually awards three student scholarships and three emerging/mid-career artist scholarships. The jurors for 2016 are Merry Beck, Don Friedlich, and Lauren Markley. Deadline: March 17, 2016
Learn more and apply now
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SNAG 2016 Perks Logo Design Contest
SNAG is again holding an open design contest for a fun, new logo that will become the featured design for all our 2016 fundraising perks. Deadline: March 25, 2016.
 
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 Vivian Beer on Design Challenge Tonight
Vivian Beer, who will be featured in our next issue of Metalsmith magazine, has been a contestant on HGTV's show "Ellen's Design Challenge" and now she is one of two finalists. The grand finale airs tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST. Beer is a furniture designer and business owner in Manchester, NH. Check out her designs, created alongside HGTV and DIY Network carpenter Matt Blashaw.
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SNAG Springboard
These are just a few of the opportunities on Springboard.
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Join SNAG's Finance Committee
Are you a CPA? Have accounting skills, perhaps? Maybe your partner, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, parent, friend has these skills? SNAG is currently seeking an additional member for our finance committee with these qualifications (current SNAG membership is not required). Analyzing data and working as a team reviewing financials and budgets will be part of your role on the committee. If you are able to assist, please respond to treasurer@snagmetalsmith.org
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Chi Cheng Lee. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Chi's Maker Profile.
The Balance Half Moon Brooch/pendant, by Chi Cheng Lee. Sterling silver and patinaed scribble silver with peg set tri-colored pearls.
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SNAG
541-345-5689
info@snagmetalsmith.org www.snagmetalsmith.org
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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Registration is taking place for SNAG neXt, May 18-21. Early bird rates end March 14th. Go now! Already registered for SNAGneXt? Help others attend the conference by making a donation
to the Conference Student Scholarship fund or Conference Work Exchange fund. You can add it to
your registration. Go now!
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The Sixth Annual Initiatives in Art and Culture Gold Conference, is April 28-29 in New York, NY. Watch your email for a registration discount offer for SNAG members.
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Jewelry Industry Summit, the open forum on sustainability and responsible sourcing, is March 11-13 during Jewelry Week in New York City.
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MJSA Expo, the show for professional jewelry makers! March 13-15, New York City.
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Join the ZOOM Symposium in Milwaukee, May 25-29, as they host 250 makers, writers and innovators. Celebrate craft, culture, innovation and making.
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ABANA's 2016 conference is July 13-16 in Salt Lake City. Registration is taking place now. It only happens every two years and you won't want to miss this one!
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Victoria Patti talks to blacksmiths around the world on BlacksmithHER Radio. Shows are presented by podcast once a week.
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