"i was not able to attend the snag conference in toronto, but discussions about the state of the art/jewelry is nevertheless dear to me and i am following developments on several fronts. the whole issue of technology, like cad, and anything that…"
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Featured Crafthaus Members [All the Colors of the Rainbow]!
Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, the Jackson brothers (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon & Michael) were born into a family in which their father, Joseph Jackson, a former musician, earned an income by working as a steel mill crane operator while their mother, Katherine Jackson, stayed home to raise the kids. Tito recalled playing around with his father's guitar one night while Joseph was away working in the steel mills and he broke one of the strings by mistake. Initially upset with his son playing the instrument behind his back, Joseph quickly recognized his boys' musical potential and started to encourage them to perform together. Showing extraordinary talent at a very young age, Michael began demonstrating his dance moves and singing ability at the age of five. His rendition of "Climb Every Mountain" sang at his kindergarten talent show earned him a place in his brothers' group. Before his eighth birthday, Michael was allowed to perform his song-and-dance routine at a talent contest held at Jackie's High School, helping his brothers win a competition. Tito's junior high school orchestra teacher Shirley Cartman began mentoring the budding group from that point on and - as they say - the rest is colorful history.
Heidemarie Herb, Italy & Germany
Jill Foote-Hutton, Red Lodge, MT
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry, Santa Fe & Philadelphia
For the musical greeting this week I chose a song about true color.
Enjoy and have a great week!
Blog Posts
Yeonmi Kang - Jewelry
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 12:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Artist Statement:
I like to transform personal experience, dreams related to human condition in to three- dimensional object jewelry. I question the inevitable fate of human being by exploiting symbolism. Through the everyday journey of transforming questions into…
Continue Heather Nichols - In the Trenches (Sound Installation)
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 9:36am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In The Trenches
audio installation
This site-specific installation was created for an unusual, narrow, dark and dead-ended space in the basement of a decommissioned school. It imagined an intense, archaic lesson, in which the willing and innocent voice of a girl learning to…
Science meets Craft: Origami Engineering - David Gracias
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 9:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
Yes, the engineering research of David Gracias does resemble the hobby of folding paper. And the way, under his microscope, nano-materials fold themselves into cubes and pyramids, like tiny polyhedrons coming to life, seems Disney inspired. But please don’t…
Continue Oral Histories of Art Ownership
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 9:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes
For the director of the Center for the History of Collecting at the Frick, in New York, the story behind a collection can be as important as the artworks in it. Since the center’s founding as a discrete division of the Frick Art Reference Library in 2007, Inge Reist has been…
ContinueNEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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Sun Kyoung Kim liked Brigitte Martin's blog post Science meets Craft: Origami Engineering - David Gracias
Emanuela Aureli replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Heidi Hinder left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Thanks Brigitte! Glad to be here (it's been one of those things I've been meaning to do for a while - sorry for the delay!) Looking forward to exploring the site :)
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Benjamin Dory left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Likewise, great to meet you at the conference! I'm looking forward to next time. Until then, best regards!"
Brigitte Martin left a comment for Heidi Hinder"This was today's newsletter sent out earlier today: http://crafthaus.ning.com/page/what-s-new-newsletter-may-21-2013
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Benjamin Dory commented on Brigitte Martin's group SNAG"Here's to an intriguing, well-organized, fun and successful SNAG conference! I felt a great sense of community. I hope these notions are felt across the scope of attendees. Thank you to all who helped make the conference happen."
Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Gotta love the 2Roses for stating it clearly: "Most people have no knowledge or interest in "traditional skills" to begin with, unless your audience is entirely made up of people in craft. The public wants to be entertained. They will…"
Brigitte Martin left a comment for Benjamin Dory"Nice to meet you at the conference - even shortly! Hope to get more time to talk next year. All the best!!"
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Seth Godin is the master at marketing. His recent post about "Levels of marketing magic, the placebo effects of desire" (The link is also posted below) informs us about the contemporary approach to visibility. and effective marketing…"
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2Roses replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Love of process is one of the defining attributes of people who indulge in craft. Its also a recurring blind spot that results in poor marketing both individually and as a field. In marketing circles this is expressed as "telling the…"
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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2nd Book Award for Humor in Craft !
Happy to report that "Humor in Craft" has just won a 2nd book award: GOLD MEDAL at the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards!
The book was a FINALIST last year at the 2012 USA Best Book Awards! Many crafthaus makers are featured!
Cover images: Jason Kishell with "Smug Mug. Top l-r: Alice Simpson, Magda Gluszek, Aram Moon, Judith Schaechter, Jim Kransberger, Rachel Rader.
Book website with all the trimmings: http://www.humorincraft.com/
Get the book via Amazon or at your local book seller and please leave a comment about the book as well! Thank you.
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Study Jewelry in Cortona Italy
January 14, 2013 at 6pm to August 5, 2013 at 7pm – Cotona Italy
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Wayne Art Center, Craft Forms 2013
March 1, 2013 to January 25, 2014 – Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
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Raw Brisbane: Expressions
May 13, 2013 at 6pm to May 31, 2013 at 7:30pm – The Arena, 210 Brunswick st, Fortitude valley, Brisbane
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COATED: An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition
May 17, 2013 at 7pm to May 24, 2013 at 7pm – COATED Opening will be May 17th, 2013 at The Studio in Brooklyn, NY.
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