"I agree 100% Brigitte. It is more work than most attendees will ever know to put together a conference like this and I, too, raise a toast of HEAR HEAR! to all involved. It was a great conference.
I hope I will be able to help SNAG with whatever…"
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PARTICIPATORY SPORT FOR CRAFT ARTISTS
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Bridge 12 Exhibit
November 9, 2012 to March 30, 2013 – Society of Contemporary Craft Bridge 12 runs from November 9, 2012 to March 30, 2013, in the main gallery of Society of Contemporary Craft. Opening Reception November 9th 5:30-8pm SCC’s Bridge Series, a biennial exhibition, offer… Organized by Society for Contemporary Craft | Type: exhibit, workshops
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INNOVATORS AND LEGENDS: Generation in Textiles and Fibers, Public Opening with Artists
December 13, 2012 to March 17, 2013 – Muskegon Museum of Art Works by top tier, internationally celebrated fiber artists explores the fine art textile movement over the past century through the contemporary artwork of four generations of artists. The rich vari… Organized by | Type: exhibition
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Study Jewelry in Cortona Italy
January 14, 2013 at 6pm to August 5, 2013 at 7pm – Cotona Italy The University of Georgia Summer Studies Abroad Program Cortona Italy Jewelry+Metals classes with Mary Hallam Pearse June 05-August 05, 2013 Application Deadline: February 1, 2013 Since 1970, t… Organized by Mary Hallam Pearse | Type: study, abroad
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MSG Exhibition: Metalmorphosis 2013
February 11, 2013 at 8am to April 8, 2013 at 8pm – University of Michigan Health System Gifts of Arts Gallery – Taubman North. Metalmorphosis 2013 An exhibition featuring working artists who teach (and a select selection of students by extension) outside the University environment in Art Centers, Collectives, Workshops, and… Organized by Michigan Silversmiths Guild | Type: exhibition
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Contemporary Folk at The Society of Arts and Crafts
February 15, 2013 at 6pm to April 13, 2013 at 6pm – Society of Arts and Crafts Contemporary Folk February 15 - April 13, 2013 Reception: Friday, February 15th 6-8pm "Folk art is, indeed, the oldest of all the aristocracies of thought, and because it refuses what is passing an… Organized by The Society of Arts and Crafts | Type: exhibition, craft
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John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your CraftJohn Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"While, I'm offering some responses and feelings about the conference, it in no way diminishes the overall view that I really enjoyed it and thought it very worthwhile. All of the presentations and exhibits were valuable and help create a…"
Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Regarding whether or not Toronto was a "good conference", I do respectfully disagree with Harriete. This was my 6th conference (Cleveland, Philly, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, Toronto) and while I liked them all for different reasons, I…"
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Just to respond to a few sentences in this particular post: John said, "At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts." Actually I think you might be surprised at the number of people at the Conference and…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I'm with you, Emanuela. But let me respond from the perspective of the people I talked with: the talent lies in who and how you use the technology.
I guess time will prove or disprove this. In the meantime, I'm much more content to feel…"
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto part 3
I come from a very different background than most at the conference. I apprenticed with a self taught flutemaker. After 3 years, the only CV I left with was a flute I made that got me hired by a Boston company. I designed my own flute from experience and imagination. To this day my work has always been my only resume.At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts. Whenever a speaker was introduced, their education highlights were listed along with the schools they were…See More
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"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…"
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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Brigitte
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New blog ...
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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