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Online Voting Now Open Through May 21st
Online voting is open! All current SNAG members may vote. VOTE NOW. Need help? See our 1-page voting tutorial. Voting ends at 9:00 a.m. EST on May 21, 2016.
 Each week we are featuring a candidate in Riveting News. 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: Elizabeth Shypertt
 Elizabeth Shypertt was a co-founder of the Velvet da Vinci gallery, and co-ran it for 22 years. After that she worked with clothing designer Babette, curating jewelry for her boutiques and online store. She recently curated All That Glitters at the Petaluma Arts Center, in Petaluma, CA and is currently curating an enamels show for Shibumi Gallery in Berkeley.
Education
University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
de Young Museum School
Experience
Co-Founder, Curator of Velvet da Vinci Gallery
Gallery and Studio Tour Developer, Center for Enamel Art, Berkeley, CA
Board positions held with San Francisco Metal Arts Guild and Art Jewelry Forum What does SNAG mean to you? Why are you interested in committing your time and energy to our organization?First off, I feel that SNAG is my organization too. I have been a member for many years, taking advantage of all that SNAG has to offer. I feel it is time to give back.
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Get SNAGGED! 
Ross Tanner is the winner of SNAG's 2016 Perks Logo Design Contest. This fun new logo is the featured design for all our 2016 fundraising perks. Tanner also designed the 2015 logo. Tanner is a graphic designer in Grand Rapids, MI. He is currently working on building his own design studio and loves working with the metalsmithing community. He says: "They're all such stellar people and so great to collaborate with!"
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 Don't Miss SNAG's 2016 Portfolio Review
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. Deadline for sign-up extended to April 30th. A few spots remain -- first come, first served! Reserve your spot.
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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:
Untitled by Tina Wiltsie
Silver and enamel
Tina Wiltsie finds inspiration in calligraphy, nature, architecture, and historical metalwork, and values precision and clean craftsmanship.
Wiltsie is a Michigan based metalsmith and freelance CAD designer. She currently works in Residence Life at Interlochen Arts Academy, where she is constantly inspired by the young artists she works with.
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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 Emily Cobb. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Emily's Maker Profile.
Become Undone: The Bowed Horse, neckpiece by Emily Cobb
Nylon, Dye, Acrylic
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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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Students of NBSS's Jewelry Making & Repair program engage in a hands-on approach to learning, practice daily in a well-equipped studio, and develop a commitment to excellence in fabricating silver, gold, platinum
and palladium. Learn more at www.nbss.edu/jewelry
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SNAG Board Members Speak: Brian Ferrell. Find out what happened to this board member on his way to the SNAG conference in Toronto!
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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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G. Phil Poirier has provided SNAG with our most recent Technical Article: "Art, History, and Processes of Guilloché Engraving."
Don't miss the amazing images in these articles!
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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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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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