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Voting Opens April 25th
Each week we are featuring a candidate in Riveting News. Online voting opens next Monday, April 25th, and runs through May 21st. Be sure your membership is current so you can vote! There are five candidates for three seats on the Board; one candidate for Board President; and two candidates for one seat on the Nominations & Elections Committee. Members will also be voting on changes to the Constitution and By-Laws. You can find all the elections information online.
Featured Board Candidate: Ezra Satok-Wolman
 Ezra Satok-Wolman is a jewelry artist from Toronto, Canada where he operates his own studio and business. Over the last five years he has traveled extensively to participate in exhibitions, competitions, conferences and present lectures throughout the US, Europe and Asia.
Education
Le Arti Orafe Jewelry School
3 Year Apprenticeship with Giovanni Corvaja, Umbria
Experience
Jewelry Artist and Lecturer
Writer for Klimt02
Currently serves on SNAG Conference PDS committee
What does SNAG mean to you? Why are you interested in committing your time and energy to our organization?I have relied on SNAG for so much over the years. For me it has been a resource for information, inspiration, and above all, a community that I am proud to be a part of. I am honoured to have been asked to run for a Board position and look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to the organization so that others can continue to benefit from being a part of SNAG the same way I have.
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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:
Forged Ellipse Link by Sessin Durgham
22k gold clad over sterling silver, variety of hand carved stones
Purely a hands-on intuitive design, Sessin Durgham chose materials and techniques he knew best to create visual effects. As a result of the Links project, he is now inspired to play out a continuum on the theme.
Durgham is an award winning metalsmith and currently a member of the Technical Support team at Rio Grande, where he enjoys helping makers achieve their design goals.
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SNAG's Portfolio Review Sign-Up Ends Friday 
The Portfolio Review is for emerging artists, students or anyone in need of critical feedback. Held at SNAGneXt on May 20th, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Gallery representatives, curators, artist/professors, entrepreneurs, and other professionals will be available by appointment to review portfolios and provide professional advice. Sign up ends this Friday, April 22nd. Reserve your spot!
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ISGB Welcomes You to New Orleans This Summer
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Get Your Raffle Tickets
SNAG's annual raffle supports the Educational Endowment Fund that awards scholarships each year to students and emerging and mid-career artists. Raffle tickets available online through May 12th. You can also purchase them at SNAGneXt.
| Tool in the Hat
One person's trash is another person's treasure. Have an old tool that's seen better days but is still in good enough shape to help out a beginner? Need to make space in your studio? Donate the stuff that's collecting dust to SNAG's Tool in the Hat fundraiser at SNAGneXt! Learn how.
| Exhibition in Motion
SNAG is pleased to produce this year's Exhibition in Motion: "Xchange: Fashioning Intersections." May 21st, 8:00-9:00 p.m., The Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, Asheville, NC. Get your tickets now!
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Need some help with your website, taking photos of your work, or have legal questions around contracts? We can help: Book some time with one of our experts while you are at SNAGneXt in Asheville. Proceeds benefit SNAG.
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Silent Auction
SNAG's annual Silent Auction is May 19th, during SNAGneXt. Support SNAG's operations and programming through the Silent Auction! Bid on items such as tools, materials, art objects, gift certificates and more. Learn more and donate items.
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Tanya Crane. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Tanya's Maker Profile.
Carol Black/Carol by Tanya Crane
enamel over copper, birch, fabric, celluloid buttons, grommets
photo: Robert Baumgartner
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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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You can still register online for SNAGneXt through May 4th.
Don't forget to book your hotel room in Asheville! A great option is The Doubletree, located two miles south of downtown. Trolley transportation available to get you downtown. Reserve your room through the SNAGneXt site.
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Be sure to spend time with our SNAG news blog "Compelling Questions." This month Kate Wolf talks about her path as a jeweler and designer.
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Forged Together: Create your own wedding rings at Creative Side Jewelry Academy in Austin, TX. As a couple you will learn the basics of the ancient craft of metalsmithing as well as create rings, with the help of a Master Goldsmith.
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The Sixth Annual Initiatives in Art and Culture Gold Conference, is April 28-29 in New York. Check your email for a registration discount offer for SNAG members.
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CraftBoston Spring is just around the corner, April 28-May 1. Learn about contemporary craft, meet artists, and find something fabulous to take home.
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Join the ZOOM Symposium in Milwaukee, May 25-29, as they host 250 makers, writers and innovators.
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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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