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 Save the Date: SNAG 2017
"NEXUS: A Connection of Ideas," SNAG's 2017 conference, is May 24-27 in New Orleans. Motivating thinkers, collectors, and makers to bring new and old materials, techniques, and ideas together in a true New Orleans celebration.
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Bruce Metcalf, Bouquet brooch
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An Exuberance of Color
An exhibition of exceptional studio jewelry with an emphasis on color, curated by Gail M. Brown.
Tansey Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM, August 5-September 17 Twenty-three masterful and well-documented American jewelry artists, each with their own points of view and inspiration about body adornment as a means of chosen expression and commentary. Artists include Julia Barello, Harrriete Estel Berman, Jessica Calderwood, Arline Fisch, Donald Friedlich, Rebekah Laskin, Amy Lemaire, Karen Thuesen Massaro, Bruce Metcalf, Mike & Maaike, emiko oye, Marjorie Schick, Joyce J. Scott, Barbara Seidenath, Helen Shirk, Marjorie Simon, Rachelle Thiewes, Linda Threadgill, Cynthia Toops & Dan Adams, and Roberta & Dave Williamson. View the exhibition book>>> |
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Politically Speaking: New American Ideals in Contemporary Jewelry
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Laurie Hall, Political Theatre
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Politically Speaking
An exhibition of art jewelry that confronts the topical issues that Americans are facing.
Craft in America Center, Los Angeles, CA, August 27-November 5
Work by American jewelry pioneers and emerging leaders that examines our political landscape directly and metaphorically. Through the lens of wearable sculpture, the artists tackle a myriad of focal socio-political concerns. Their work offers commentary, elicits deeper conversation and sheds light on our aspirations as a society. Artists include Nancy Worden, Sandra Enterline, Laurie Hall, Kat Cole, Jana Brevick, and more.
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SNAG Springboard
Halstead Grant - new metal jewelry artists, deadline August 1
Etching: 3D Imagery in Metal - with Carol Webb, Lillstreet Art Center, September 9-11
AJF: Susan Beech Mid-Career Grant - deadline January 16, 2017
See many more opportunities (and post your own) on Springboard.
| Order Your Copy of H21
H21: Handouts from the 21st Century is a collection of 60 handouts and teaching aids from 45 artists. Compiled by SNAG president Nicole Jacquard and dedicated to J. Fred Woell. It can be ordered from SNAG for $56. Proceeds benefit SNAG and Haystack's J. Fred Woell Scholarship fund. |
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From the SNAG Maker Profiles
This week's featured artist is Mandy Allen. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Mandy's Maker Profile.
Fold-form Cuff by Mandy Allen
anodized aluminum, fine silver
photo: Daniel Van Rossen
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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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Linking Our Lineage, Volume 2, an ebook of jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Available in the iBooks Store for $12.99. All proceeds from the book benefit SNAG.
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Repair Days at The Metal Museum happens September 22-25. Nearly 200 metalsmiths from across the country come to Memphis, TN to make repairs on metal objects brought in by the community.
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American Craft Council's 12th national conference is October 13-15 in Omaha, Nebraska. "Present Tense" will offer two and a half days of active dialogue, in a wholly new conference format. Scholarships available.
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Charlotte Contemporary presents over 100 of the nation's top contemporary artists, offering their latest work in ceramics, glass, metal, mixed media, wearable art and more. October 14-16, Charlotte, NC.
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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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