All Discussions Tagged 'jewelry' - crafthaus2024-03-29T13:15:50Zhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/group/snag/forum/topic/listForTag?groupUrl=snag&tag=jewelry&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSupporting SNAG Memberstag:crafthaus.ning.com,2018-02-12:2104389:Topic:5759262018-02-12T19:41:24.408ZLiz Steinerhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LizSteiner
<p>One of the things I love most about the SNAG community is the diversity of passions, interests and goals of our members. I'm always inspired by the dedication, commitment and persistence of SNAG members in reaching for these goals. If only all of our bank accounts could keep up with our dreams. Here are three awesome SNAG ladies, each with very different aspirations, but all in need of financial assistance.…</p>
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<p>One of the things I love most about the SNAG community is the diversity of passions, interests and goals of our members. I'm always inspired by the dedication, commitment and persistence of SNAG members in reaching for these goals. If only all of our bank accounts could keep up with our dreams. Here are three awesome SNAG ladies, each with very different aspirations, but all in need of financial assistance.</p>
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<p>Satomi Kawai is asking for support in attending Munich Jewelry Week where she was invited to participate in an exhibition showcasing works inspired by a residency in Athens Greece this past January. Satomi has this to say about her work: "My visual art practice includes jewelry, printing, and drawing. My art speaks of nature and my personal femininity. I have felt a strong tie to my natural surroundings since I was a child, living in a nature-rich suburb of a local city in Wakayama prefecture. I am also surrounded by nature in Iowa City and my inspirations are abundant in every moment here. After moving to the United States, I also had to reevaluate my personal femininity with respect to living in a western culture, observe myself as a transplanted person and adjusted during the last nineteen years." To learn more about Satomi's project you can check out her <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/help-satomis--art--dream-come-true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe here.</a></p>
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<p>Traveling in the opposite direct is Danielle James. DJ is a fabulous metalsmith with a recently discovered passion for neon. She has been invited to exhibit her work in an upcoming neon exhibition in San Francisco. "She Bends 2: Women in Neon, which will be opening at The Midway (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.themidwaysf.com">www.themidwaysf.com</a>) in San Francisco on March 24th. The logistics of delivering large and fragile neon works is a bit more complicated than shipping jewelry. DJ is planning on driving her work cross country from Raleigh, NC to San Francisco, CA. She's set up an IndieGoGo page to help fund her travel expenses. <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/don-t-break-the-neon-help-dj-get-to-san-francisco#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can learn more here.</a></p>
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<p>Perhaps traveling furthest is jeweler, biker and solo traveler Casey Sheppard. For anyone that knows Casey, it's very obvious that her travel and biking are an integral component to her art making. Also, you know the amazing pieces she's able to make with just a few hand tools in her van. Her next big adventure is the <a href="http://www.touraotearoa.nz/p/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tour Aotearoa</a>, a 3000km 30-day solo self-supported bike tour of both islands of New Zealand. She will start at Cape Reinga and ride an average of 86 miles a day. A big part of Casey's mission is to show girls all over the world that they can achieve whatever they put their mind to, and the importance of following one's heart. Casey is also available to speak to your group or organization. <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/37372733/rebel-heart-girls-case-of-the-nomads-bikes-new-zea/updates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Her KickStarter, full of informative videos is here.</a> There's only one week left to donate!</p>
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<p>So check out some awesome artists with some worthy projects and let's support each other in achieving our dreams! Thanks for reading!</p>
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<p></p> Exhibition Opportunitiestag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-09-12:2104389:Topic:5561332016-09-12T16:44:31.085ZLiz Steinerhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LizSteiner
<p>Here are a few more exhibition opportunities I should have mentioned last week. Luckily, there's still time to apply!</p>
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<p>First up: the annual Saul Bell Prize, sponsored by Rio Grande. This is a very prestigious award, with several difference categories from hollow ware, gold and silver, enamel, and even two separate emerging artist categories: one for 18 year olds and under and one for 22 year olds and under. You can check out all the details <a target="_blank">here</a>. Deadline…</p>
<p>Here are a few more exhibition opportunities I should have mentioned last week. Luckily, there's still time to apply!</p>
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<p>First up: the annual Saul Bell Prize, sponsored by Rio Grande. This is a very prestigious award, with several difference categories from hollow ware, gold and silver, enamel, and even two separate emerging artist categories: one for 18 year olds and under and one for 22 year olds and under. You can check out all the details <a target="_blank">here</a>. Deadline October 27.</p>
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<p>Also annual, but a lot newer than the Saul Bell is the World Championship Belt Buckle Competition. In it's 4th year, this online competition welcomes all styles and interpretations of the belt buckle. Juried by Bryan Peterson and Nash Quinn, the deadline for this year's entries in September 16, so you'd better get a move on! Details <a href="http://worldchampionbuckle.com/" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
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<p>Applications to Hot Dog! are also due Friday September 16. Hot Dog is looking for "cohesive bodies of limited production jewelry", to be on display during SOFA Chicago. Juried by Maia Leppo, more details <a href="http://www.ornamentandobject.com/hotdog/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>So get out there SNAG members and make stuff happen! If you have news or opportunities you'd like featured on the blog, just ask!<br/><br/>Happy Monday everyone!</p>
<p></p> Member News and Opportunitiestag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-07-09:2104389:Topic:5514222016-07-09T17:52:17.498ZLiz Steinerhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LizSteiner
<p>As many of you know, SNAG members are always hard at work in the studio and out! Here are a few updates of what our members are up to:</p>
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<p>One of my favorite highlights of the SNAG NeXt conference in Asheville was the Halstead Challenge Exhibition. A limited number of members were able to snag a materials kit, provided by Halstead. Using what was provided in said kit, they then had to create a piece with a kinetic component. I was so impressed with all the works in this…</p>
<p>As many of you know, SNAG members are always hard at work in the studio and out! Here are a few updates of what our members are up to:</p>
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<p>One of my favorite highlights of the SNAG NeXt conference in Asheville was the Halstead Challenge Exhibition. A limited number of members were able to snag a materials kit, provided by Halstead. Using what was provided in said kit, they then had to create a piece with a kinetic component. I was so impressed with all the works in this exhibition. For those of you that missed it, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SNAGMetal/videos?sort=dd&shelf_id=0&view=0" target="_blank">here's a link to videos of these works in kinetic action</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks to Catie Sellers for uploading all these!</p>
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<p>Also on the SNAG YouTube page is <em>Faces of Change</em>, the annual student slide show. I always make it a point to see the student slide show, but managed to miss it this year. I'm super excited that I still have the opportunity to check it out, and moving it to the top of my "To Watch" list. You can peep it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP6e0LBbuR8://" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
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<p>Also from the conference, and also on YouTube, is <a href="https://youtu.be/nKT5s9K7lT0" target="_blank">emiko oye's presentation.</a> Definitely worth a watch!</p>
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<p>Want to get involved? Don't worry! Opportunities abound for exhibitions!</p>
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<p>Winner of one of SNAG's first ever Emerging Curators grant, Lexi Owen has put out a call for entries for her project titled <em>Unexpected</em>. Deadline is September 1st, so you've got plenty of time to make your master pieces. <a href="http://unexpected.vancouvermetalarts.com/" target="_blank">Details here.</a></p>
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<p>Make spoons? Submit them to <em>Alloy, Metals: From Art to Artifact.</em> Contact Natasha Seedorf for more information at alloyart2016@gmail.com. Deadline, August 7.</p>
<p><em>Ornament and Object</em>, founded by Sarah Holden and Mark Ruta are putting on a show titled <em>Hot Dog!</em> Juried by Maia Leppo, this exhibition will be presented <span class="_4n-j fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">in a pop-up gallery in Logan Square, Chicago, to run in conjunction with the 2016 Sculptural Object Functional Art Exhibition (SOFA) in Chicago, IL. You can find more <a href="http://www.ornamentandobject.com/hotdog/" target="_blank">information here.</a></span></span> <span class="_4n-j fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">Deadline, September 16.</span></span></p>
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<p>Looking for international fame and fortune? Apply for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. The winner of this award will receive 50,000 euros. Works selected by the jury and expert panel will be included in an exhibition and accompanying catalogue “LOEWE Craft Prize 2017”, on view in Madrid and subsequently traveling to other cities in Europe, Asia and the United States. <a href="http://loewecraftprize.com/" target="_blank">Check out the details here.</a> Deadline November 7.</p>
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<p>So as you can see, SNAG never sleeps! Happy weekend!</p>
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<p></p> Exhibition: Material Girlstag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-06-18:2104389:Topic:5503832016-06-18T19:09:38.283ZLiz Steinerhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LizSteiner
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058763732?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058763732?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> Currently on display at the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology is the exhibition Material Girls, showcasing 15 women artists with unique approaches to materials. Full disclosure: This is a show I curated, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it came together.</p>
<p>I currently work at the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology, a non-profit organization that…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058763732?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058763732?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a> Currently on display at the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology is the exhibition Material Girls, showcasing 15 women artists with unique approaches to materials. Full disclosure: This is a show I curated, and I couldn't be more pleased with how it came together.</p>
<p>I currently work at the Brockway Center for Arts and Technology, a non-profit organization that focuses on getting youth involved in the arts. We have an amazing clay facility and a pretty kick butt metal arts studio, designed by yours truly. We run an after school program for teens in grades 9-12, but right now we're gearing up for our 5 week summer arts intensive. We'll have our students everyday, M-F from 10am-3pm. So we're not joking around when we call it our Summer Intensive!</p>
<p>In the Metal Arts studio, we're going to be spending five whole weeks exploring found objects and non-traditional materials, in addition to learning all the basic metals techniques. A large part of my motivation for this exhibition was to show my students the variety of approaches to materials within our field. Brockway is a small, very rural community in western Pennsylvania, and a big part of my job for the past year has been educating people on what "Metal Arts" is and can be. One of the things I find most exciting about the field of metals and jewelry is that anything goes in terms of materials and I want to share that with my students, and hopefully inspire them to explore what they find to be interesting.</p>
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<p>One of my other favorite things about this field are all the amazing and talented people that make it up. As my residents and I were brainstorming the list of participants, I noticed that I know a lot of super awesome ladies who make super awesome work. I wanted to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women in our field and the arts in general. In fact, after I had sent out the invitation to participate, I kept thinking of <em>more</em> super awesome ladies I would love to have in this show. (No worries if you didn't get an invite, I'm totally planning on a <em>Material Girls</em> <em>II</em> someday!) A catchy title, and we were ready to roll.</p>
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<p>We're having a closing reception this Friday, June 24, from 6-8pm. The gallery is open 9am-5pm the rest of the week, M-F. If you're in the rural western PA area, we'd love to have to stop by! Seriously, these women are amazing, and I'm so honored I get to display their work.</p>
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<p>Participating Artists:</p>
<p>Alison Bailey</p>
<p>Sarah Brown</p>
<p>Liz Clark</p>
<p>Danielle James</p>
<p>Satomi Kawai</p>
<p>Galatea Kontos</p>
<p>Jillian Moore</p>
<p>Kathryn Osgood</p>
<p>Alison Pack</p>
<p>Audrey Peck</p>
<p>Marissa Saneholtz</p>
<p>Casey Sheppard</p>
<p>Kayla Stagvil</p>
<p>Jessica Todd</p>
<p>Sarah West</p>
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<p>Thanks for reading! Happy Weekend!</p>
<p><span>Save</span></p> Reflecting on Boston Part 1tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-08-31:2104389:Topic:5208282015-08-31T12:26:40.586ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p>Ah summer, the season that never seems to last long enough. As it draws to a close I enjoy these last long days of sunshine with a bike ride around the lakes and reflect on my favorite moments from the year so far. As I peddle and gaze across the lake I can't help thinking back to my time in Boston for the annual SNAG conference, it's hard to believe that it was over three months ago! I know I'm not the only one that had a memorable experience, so I decided to talk to some fellow conference…</p>
<p>Ah summer, the season that never seems to last long enough. As it draws to a close I enjoy these last long days of sunshine with a bike ride around the lakes and reflect on my favorite moments from the year so far. As I peddle and gaze across the lake I can't help thinking back to my time in Boston for the annual SNAG conference, it's hard to believe that it was over three months ago! I know I'm not the only one that had a memorable experience, so I decided to talk to some fellow conference goers to see what they thought.</p>
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<p>I interviewed seven SNAG members that range from first timers to veteran conference goers to see how their experiences stacked up. Each week I will introduce you to the featured interviewee and share their thoughts and experiences from Boston.</p>
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<p>First up is the talented <a href="http://beverlytadeu.com/beverlytadeu.com/branched_neckpiece.html" target="_blank">Beverly Tadeu</a>.</p>
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<p>Beverly is a metalsmith and a beloved member of the craft show circuit. She exhibits and sells her work at some of the finest craft shows across the country.</p>
<p class="paragraphstyle3"><em> "My work has a fragile, ethereal quality that belies its inherent strength and durability. The open structure of this work allows people to glimpse inside to usually unseen spaces, to the play of shadows and layers revealed. I endeavor to capture, in each of my sculptural pieces, certain elusive and contradicting qualities, asymmetry with symmetry, rawness with opulence, and fragility with strength."</em></p>
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<p class="paragraphstyle3">Beverly is a first time SNAG conference attendee. She was invited to be a part of the program committee for the SNAGneXt conference in Ashville 2016, and thought it would be a good idea to attend the Boston conference to gain insight. Although SNAGneXt will differ from the tradition conference format (more on that in a future post), Beverly got to experience the diversity of SNAG in person. A bit skeptical of the necessity of attending the conference (as she networks with fellow artists at craft shows throughout the year) she was impressed with her experience and indicated she will attend future conferences whenever possible. </p>
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<p>When asked about her favorite conference moments, and what she took away from the experience, this is what she had to say:</p>
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<p><em>"I was awed by the breadth and depth of information imparted by the speakers. I felt changed by the experience, broadened and enlivened.</em></p>
<p><em>I have been a craft show artist for seven years now, and I have grown from the artists and customers I met along the way. However, that is just one arena of craft. What I found at the conference were artists and people related to the arts engaged in activities very different from the craft show world. Listening to the speakers, I marveled at the technical expertise of the artists and the conceptual nature of their work. It was incredible to see what young, new artists were doing, along with the range of experiences had by artists in the field for many years. I enjoyed hearing about the technological changes happening in the craft world and those that might come in the future.</em><br/> <br/> <em>It was also wonderful to meet and network with so many talented artists and professionals during the days we were there. I have already been invited to speak to a group in California, and I will house a vibrant nomad as she tours the US connecting craft and community, all thanks to being part of four intriguing and festive conference days.</em><br/> <br/> <em>I think what I loved most was it was all there, all together...750+ artists and professionals with whom we could commune, speakers to nourish our minds and expand our thoughts, and artwork at adorned spaces, out on the town in galleries, and at the trunk show to be seen and purchased."</em></p>
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<p class="paragraphstyle3">A big thank you to Beverly for taking the time to reflect on her experience! Next week I will introduce you to the vibrant nomad that Beverly mentioned, the adventurous Casey Sheppard. In the mean time, feel free to share your own thoughts about Boston, or past conferences below.</p>
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<p>** A quick note before I get into the following discussion. My name is Jennifer Merchant, I am a volunteer with the Society of North American Goldsmiths. I will be posting regular discussion topics here on Crafthaus on behalf of the SNAG organization. My goal is to raise questions and instigate conversation within our membership and beyond to address topics and concerns that are important to our community. This aligns with SNAG's vision: A diverse jewelry and metals community engaging in…</p>
<p>** A quick note before I get into the following discussion. My name is Jennifer Merchant, I am a volunteer with the Society of North American Goldsmiths. I will be posting regular discussion topics here on Crafthaus on behalf of the SNAG organization. My goal is to raise questions and instigate conversation within our membership and beyond to address topics and concerns that are important to our community. This aligns with SNAG's vision: A diverse jewelry and metals community engaging in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation. The SNAG community aims to be inclusive, we value the ideas and opinions of our members. I encourage you all to participate in these discussions and to offer suggestions for future topics. We want to hear from you! **</p>
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<p>With SNAG's annual conference fast approaching, one question remains: Are you coming?</p>
<p>It is no secret that attendance to the SNAG conference has declined over the past few years. But why? Is the conference becoming less relevant to potential attendees, or is it simply too expensive? A quick google search results in a number of articles <strong><a href="http://www.personal.psu.edu/kkm11/files/Declines_in_Conference_Attendance.pdf" target="_blank">detailing declining numbers in conference attendance across the board</a></strong>. The issue SNAG faces is not uncommon. Rising travel costs compounded with increased costs involved in the production of an event itself have made it less affordable for many to attend conferences in nearly every field. However, for an organization like SNAG these financial obstacles are of greater concern. Many SNAG members are self employed or are part of a small business. Unlike large companies that have the ability to sponsor its employee's attendance to relevant conferences, most SNAG members are footing the bill for themselves. It is no secret that although artists and creative types may have more fun and feel more fulfilled with their work, it does not traditionally result in the highest of pay. Taking time away from your studio and spending a large chunk of cash on travel and registration is daunting, no matter how much you want to attend.</p>
<p>Online social networking and virtual gatherings have been steadily gaining popularity as a way to keep costs low while still allowing for networking and educational opportunities. While the ability to connect with a larger number of people from more places over the internet is enticing, are these connections as strong as those that we make in person? There are a number of articles and research studies that <strong><a href="http://business.time.com/2012/04/27/why-face-to-face-networking-trumps-social-networking/" target="_blank">stress the importance of connecting with your peers face to face</a></strong>. We are able to connect with each other more profoundly in person than online. Because of this, attending a conference can be an inspirational and energizing experience. That warm feeling of being part of a community is hard to ignore when you are surrounded by actual people that share a common interest. How do we make these opportunities for face to face connection more affordable? Is the traditional conference format still valid? SNAG's board and executive director have been looking into alternatives to scale back the conference for a new format premiering in 2016 called <a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/events/snagnext/" target="_blank">SNAG Next</a>. What kinds of face to face events would you like to see SNAG organizing?</p>
<p>SNAG produces its annual conference first and foremost to benefit the jewelry and metalsmithing community through education, networking and community involvement; however it is also an important tool in gaining financial support to keep the organization going. Many people volunteered their time to produce this year's conference in Boston. They work incredibly hard to create programing to satisfy the community's diverse membership. The conference is a great place to meet and mingle with jewelers and metalsmiths of all backgrounds.</p>
<p>For those interested in attending the Boston conference (May 20th-23rd), discounted online registration is available through <strong>Friday, May 1st</strong>. This year's conference is shaping up to be quite an event (<strong><a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/conferences/impact-looking-back-forging-forward/content/" target="_blank">check out the line-up here</a></strong>), I know I'm looking forward to it!</p>
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<p>Let us know in the comments below if you will be joining us this year and what you are looking forward to most! Those that are not coming, what's stopping you?</p> It's time to get ready for Boston!!tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-01-30:2104389:Topic:5080672015-01-30T21:01:51.521ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
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<p><br></br><strong>Registration is now open! Check out the great lineup of conference speakers and events on the website. …</strong></p>
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<p><br/><strong>Registration is now open! Check out the great lineup of conference speakers and events on the website. </strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/conferences/impact-looking-back-forging-forward/home-2/" target="_blank">Conference Main Page</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/conferences/impact-looking-back-forging-forward/register/" target="_blank">Registration</a></strong></p>
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<p>The 2015 conference runs May 20th through 23rd in Boston.<br/><br/><span class="font-size-1">Please note: Due to technical problems, you will need to register for the conference using a browser other than Safari.</span></p>
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<p></p> SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarships Including NEW scholarships for emerging & mid -career artiststag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-01-30:2104389:Topic:5078642015-01-30T20:14:13.598ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p><strong>For 2015, SNAG will award three student scholarships with at least one award given to a student that is currently an undergraduate.</strong> These scholarships are for tuition towards the artists' degree granting program. The scholarships are as follows: one $2000 award, one $1500 award and one $1000 award; each includes a one-year SNAG membership.<strong><br></br><br></br></strong></p>
<p><strong>New in 2015, SNAG is adding three juried scholarships for emerging and mid-career artists to…</strong></p>
<p><strong>For 2015, SNAG will award three student scholarships with at least one award given to a student that is currently an undergraduate.</strong> These scholarships are for tuition towards the artists' degree granting program. The scholarships are as follows: one $2000 award, one $1500 award and one $1000 award; each includes a one-year SNAG membership.<strong><br/><br/></strong></p>
<p><strong>New in 2015, SNAG is adding three juried scholarships for emerging and mid-career artists to use toward a workshop of their choice in North America.</strong> These awards will be as follows: one $2000 award, one $1500 award and one $1000 award; each includes a one-year SNAG membership. Emerging and mid-career artists should have not been enrolled in a degree or certificate program in the past 3 years to qualify.</p>
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<p><strong>Deadline: March 15, 2015</strong> - <a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/resources-opportunities/awards-scholarships/educational-endowment-scholarship/" target="_blank">Learn more</a></p> Only $50 away from the $5,000 goal!tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-01-08:2104389:Topic:5064532015-01-08T18:48:16.437ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-snag-support-artists"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058650273?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>SNAG is only $50 away from reaching the $5,000 fundraising goal through their IndiGoGo campaign! <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-snag-support-artists" target="_blank">DONATE NOW</a> to help put them over the top, only 11 days left to go.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-snag-support-artists"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1058650273?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a>SNAG is only $50 away from reaching the $5,000 fundraising goal through their IndiGoGo campaign! <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-snag-support-artists" target="_blank">DONATE NOW</a> to help put them over the top, only 11 days left to go.</p> We Are SNAG: Identity Calll for Entrytag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-07-18:2104389:Topic:4888542014-07-18T23:48:41.855ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p>There is just under two weeks left to submit your work! Deadline is July 31st and is open to all SNAG members ages 18 and up.</p>
<div style="color: #0069aa; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><em><b>We are SNAG: Identity </b></em><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Call for Entry Open!</b></div>
<div><span style="color: #ff6600;">Juried Online Member Exhibition</span><br></br><br></br></div>
<p><strong><em>WE ARE SNAG: Identity</em></strong> is the first in a series of…</p>
<p>There is just under two weeks left to submit your work! Deadline is July 31st and is open to all SNAG members ages 18 and up.</p>
<div style="color: #0069aa; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><em><b>We are SNAG: Identity </b></em><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Call for Entry Open!</b></div>
<div><span style="color: #ff6600;">Juried Online Member Exhibition</span><br/><br/></div>
<p><strong><em>WE ARE SNAG: Identity</em></strong> is the first in a series of juried online <em>WE ARE SNAG</em> member exhibitions celebrating the breadth of our field and membership. <br/> <br/> <strong>Exhibition Jurors:</strong> Tim McCreight, Jim Meyer, Stacey Lee Webber</p>
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<p style="color: #0069aa;"><span><a style="color: #0069aa; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001COaWKKtsRycCvJoeOE1qtC4H0Y4Mv6lBnYR7qd-as3E8VRNVXjXDdJGIbe965IHfhvtiufraOIWOCX4JA_mnjzRMq2CGkhh_gWzEbwxzCIvgok1Y61pBZCGNFpl7s1p_M-xKqK6UMH44tYnkKZP7DfluiIlMVqvWLtfyQt470ufc0eCQM56GFMXZHjBHmVbaaDIeul1wS29dcAivnQ7R2oB75E4Y1Ryk&c=NyTPS0eTSQQEu9eiHQ4oEL3AON4661IRaDjv6vEGP66HMyodOdbPBg==&ch=4tIEVpUztVmDFYK-Sux8PnmoKhUfwy5VwTFmLu7UzjrH8yBAKi3Enw==" target="_blank">Find complete prospectus here</a> </span></p>
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<p style="color: #0069aa;"><a style="color: #0069aa; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001COaWKKtsRycCvJoeOE1qtC4H0Y4Mv6lBnYR7qd-as3E8VRNVXjXDdAKjZ7HrY92VGT9AZoItt6AvQfmn5cpEfPs65_VQcNDWLxlzujn_9XagLUd4EU0Wq7dxSfviaRPKfFTsnYcnL78gHOc-KuEZhFGUAiplpqC7HlY-hY9NeOGHAhFtJirqqZucC1TU2QNZHyGV_Wk8ik3YpsO12o2BN2yAAQrMhdSfG2dPCliUJrzelTQaQTzFHHG6qzuhUZcNCHxdV4ROMyVGpCqVggQmaQ==&c=NyTPS0eTSQQEu9eiHQ4oEL3AON4661IRaDjv6vEGP66HMyodOdbPBg==&ch=4tIEVpUztVmDFYK-Sux8PnmoKhUfwy5VwTFmLu7UzjrH8yBAKi3Enw==" target="_blank">Find the online entry here</a> </p>
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