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The Seattle Metals Guild is a non-profit organization made up of people with varying interests and involvement in traditional and contemporary jewelry and metal arts.
Website: http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org
Location: Seattle, WA
Members: 31
Latest Activity: Feb 11
The Seattle Metals Guild is a non-profit organization made up of people with varying interests and involvement in traditional and contemporary jewelry and metal arts.
The Guild was founded in 1989 to provide for the exchange of ideas and information, as well as to offer affordable educational opportunities to its members and the public.
Our activities include: a bimonthly newsletter, exhibitions and a series of aesthetic, technical and business workshops and lectures.
The skills, energy and enthusiasm of the Seattle Metals Guild members promote and sustain its successful programs. We welcome new members and encourage participation by everyone.
The Guild was founded in 1989 to provide for the exchange of ideas and information, as well as to offer affordable educational opportunities to its members and the public.
Our activities include: a bimonthly newsletter, exhibitions and a series of aesthetic, technical and business workshops and lectures.
The skills, energy and enthusiasm of the Seattle Metals Guild members promote and sustain its successful programs. We welcome new members and encourage participation by everyone.
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SNAG WANTS YOU
Started by Mary Hallam Pearse Nov 3, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The SNAG Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking qualified candidates for the 2012 election. We are seeking your help in identifying potential nominees for one (1) President, two (2) members…Continue
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Comment by Aran Galligan on May 5, 2010 at 1:13pm -
The SMG Grants and Scholarships committee would like to
announce two Seattle Metals Guild grants, each up to $500. If you
know anyone who fits in either of the categories described below
please encourage them to apply!
The Sharon Boardway scholarship grant is intended to help a
student in a metal-related degree program. Applicants for this
grant must be members of the Seattle Metals Guild and already
enrolled in their degree program.
The George McLean grant is intended to help an artist
accomplish a specific metal-related project already in progress.
Applicants for this grant need not be members of the Seattle
Metals Guild.
The deadline to apply for grant is May 15th. Applicants must be
from the Pacific Northwest (AK, ID, OR, or WA.)
You can find out much more about our grants by visiting
http://seattlemetalsguild.org/scholarships.
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Comment by Aran Galligan on April 15, 2010 at 3:36pm
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The speakers are lined up for this year's Symposium and it is going to be a good one – Klaus Bürgel, Kim Cridler, Arthur Hash, Marvin Jensen, and Elizabeth Shypertt. More details on our website: http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/events/2010-symposium
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Comment by Dana Cassara on April 9, 2010 at 9:03pm -
Thanks Aran!
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Comment by Aran Galligan on March 3, 2010 at 1:03pm
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2010 PASSING THE TORCH
The 8th Annual Washington State High School Metal Arts Exhibition
sponsored by the Seattle Metals Guild
The exhibition will be held at The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma April 14 through May 23, 2010. The awards ceremony is on Saturday, April 17, 2010, which will coincide with the museum's festival "With Our Hands". All participating artists will be honored on this day between 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Prizes will be awarded in the categories of Jewelry, Sculpture/Holloware, and a special category this year, Best Washington State Icon (a work of metal sculpture or jewelry which represents Washington State).
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
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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