WE ARE SNAG: (Up)Setting the Stone Call for Entries 
As the third juried member exhibition in the We Are SNAG series, (Up)Setting the Stone is an exhibition looking for your interpretation of settings. Stonesetting has been utilized in some of the earliest known jewelry. There are thousands of variations based on a few different techniques. Whether used traditionally with gemstones, applied to new materials, or even explored as a concept, this exhibition focuses on the setting. Submissions such as jewelry, objects, vessels, sculpture, and architecture will be considered, but are not limited to these categories. Deadline: September 15, 2016. Learn more and submit an entry>>>
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 Halstead Design Challenge Online Exhibition & Sale Make it Shake, Rattle & Spin! This call-for-action was made to 100 lucky recipients of the 2016 Halstead Design Challenge kits. Each kit contained 50 components. Artists were asked to create a kinetic brooch using the supplies and a found object.
Select brooches were featured in an exhibition during SNAGneXt in May. Some of the brooches are available for purchase in this new online exhibition. A portion of the proceeds goes to SNAG.
At right: Betty McKim, Medal of Honor
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SNAG Joins Klimt02 
SNAG recently became a member of Klimt02, and was featured in their weekly email and on the homepage of their website. Klimt02 is a website that offers an environment of knowledge, information, debate and exchange within the context of contemporary jewellery. It is based out of Barcelona, Spain.
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2016 Crafthaus Project Grant 
Every other year, crafthaus awards a micro grant to a craft artist regardless of their location, professional background, or chosen craft field. The grant is unrestricted and intended to provide assistance for an interesting new personal or group project. 2016 submission period opens September 6th. Learn more>>>
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AJDC Announces New Board & Members
The American Jewelry Design Council selected a new Executive Board and elected five new members in June. Barbara Heinrich was elected to another term as President. Pascal Lacroix, Vice President; Susan Sadler, Secretary; and Cornelia Goldsmith, Executive Board. Mark Schneider continues as Treasurer. Gregory Morin, Diana Vincent, and Anthony Lent continue as Board Members. Five jewelry designers were elected to become new members: Arman Sarkisyan, David Freda, Elizabeth Garvin, Merry Lee Rae and Zoltan David.
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SNAG Springboard
/kyoob/ - call for entry, deadline September 1, 2016
Storytelling in Metal - Morean Arts Center, call for entries, deadline September 3, 2016
Saul Bell Design Award - deadline October 27, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Coin Design Competition - U.S. Mint, deadline November 19, 2016
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 online 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 Dale Beevers. Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Dale's Maker Profile.
Incarcerated by Dale Beevers
Sterling and nickel silver, brass,
stainless steel mesh, enamel, live plant
photo: Bob Toy
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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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