"Super response from John Rose explaining why "educating the consumer" doesn't work.
Can I suggest that everyone listen to Seth Godin Ted Talk titled, "How to Get Your Ideas to Spread" …"
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Featured Event
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eXtreme Tea Exhibition at SNAG 2010, "Going to Extremes"
January 16, 2010 to March 21, 2010 – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft eXtreme Tea Exhibition An exhibition of historic and contemporary tea infusers and strainers, curated by Tom Muir. The exhibit will be shown from January 16 – March 21, 2010 at the Houston Center for… Organized by Tom Muir | Type: exhibition, opportunity
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J Cotter Gallery Bracelet Exhibition
January 21, 2010 to April 18, 2010 – J Cotter Gallery Vail, Colorado, December 1, 2009-- J. Cotter Gallery in Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado will once again hosting The Bracelet Exhibition from December 1, 2009 until April 18, 2010. Lynda Watson, Barbar… Organized by Jim Cotter | Type: exhibition
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Christine Bossler: "Repel-Allure-Adapt"
January 30, 2010 at 11am to March 20, 2010 at 5pm – Luke & Eloy Gallery Opening: January 30, 2010 11-5 Artist Statement: I am an independent metalsmith & jeweler living in Detroit, MI. I have maintained my own studio practice since 2005. The primary focus of my… Organized by Luke & Eloy Gallery | Type: exhibition
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PITTSBURGH METAL
January 30, 2010 at 11am to March 20, 2010 at 5am – Luke & Eloy Gallery Group Show featuring Pittsburgh Area Metalsmiths and their diverse work. Participating artists: Paul Bierker Jim Bove Bifei Cao Brian Ferrell Glen Gardner Adrienne Grafton Lindsay Huff Sean Ma… Organized by Luke & Eloy Gallery | Type: exhibition
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www.newtraditionaljewellery.com
February 2, 2010 at 6pm to June 4, 2010 at 7pm – amsterdam Contest for jewellery designers Organized by SIERAAD ART FAIR | Type: contest
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Craig Nutt: "Flying Vegetables, Cornography and Agricraft"
February 5, 2010 at 5:30pm to March 20, 2010 at 5pm – Society for Contemporary Craft Craig Nutt Golden Bantam Bomb, 1989 Oil on carved wood 17Hx16Wx9D Private Collection We are delighted to have the opportunity to feature works in wood by nationally recognized sculptor Craig Nutt… Organized by Society for Contemporary Craft | Type: exhibition, artist, talk
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ADORNMENT AND EXCESS: Jewelry in the 21st Century
February 16, 2010 to July 24, 2010 – Miami University Art Museum An exhibition exploring luxury, consumption and excess through the work of 19 contemporary art jewelers. Organized by Lena Vigna | Type: exhibition
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Dimensional Encaustics
March 1, 2010 at 7pm to March 15, 2010 at 9pm – The Ranch. Center for Arts & Craft Dimensional Encaustics 3-Day VERY Mixed Media Instructor: Randi Harper March 1, 8 & 15 7 – 9pm This introductory workshop is designed to introduce you to unique processes that take encaustic pa… Organized by Randi Harper | Type: encaustic, workshop, mixed, media, sculpture, wax
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Schmuck and Talente 2010
March 3, 2010 to March 9, 2010 – Munchen Messe Halle 1 51st special jewellery show and young makers show, with satellite shows around the hosting city centre, part of the annual Munich International Trade Fair. Talente has over 100 exhibitors from 28 co… Organized by Eva Sarnowski | Type: exhibition, fair
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'Life's a Bench!' at Schmuck 2010
March 4, 2010 at 12pm to March 7, 2010 at 7pm – Renate Scholz Artelier As part of the satelitte program of events linked to Schmuck 2010 a selection of the School of Jewellery, Birmingham graduating class 2009 have an exhibition of their work. If you missed the MA show… Organized by Katharina Moch | Type: exhibition
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CERAMIC EXPRESSIONS: Diem Chau, Laura Jean McLaughlin, Joseph Gower
March 5, 2010 at 6pm to April 9, 2010 at 5pm – Robert Morris University Media Arts Gallery "CERAMIC EXPRESSIONS" Opening March 5, 2010 Closing April 9, 2010 Luke & Eloy is proud to exhibit CERAMIC EXPRESSIONS in cooperation with Robert Morris University Media Arts Gallery, Pittsb… Organized by Luke & Eloy Gallery / RMU Media Arts Gallery | Type: exhibition
NEW: 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.
Latest Activity
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
2Roses replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft""Educating the customer" as a marketing strategy has long been known in business circles as ineffective and to be avoided except under very narrowly defined conditions. The reason being that "education" is extremely expensive to…"
Ann Thompson replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"If educating the public about our work and processes isn't a good marketing strategy where does that leave us in terms of the value of our work in the marketplace? Sort of confused by your comment, Harriet, so I'd like to understand it…"
Anna Sprague posted a photo
Backyard Portrait: Winter
48" long necklace in sterling silver, patina, cast and fabricated.www.annaspraguejewelry.com
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"Educating the customer sounds good, It is not an effective marketing strategy, but I heard those comments too at the SNAG Conference. .I look forward to hearing. your thoughts.Harriete
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work and shows!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
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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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