PARTICIPATORY SPORT FOR CRAFT ARTISTS
The Career Benefits of Boycotting Charity Art Auctions
SOURCE: Mat Gleason Art critic, Coagula Art Journal
There is a tradition of auctioning original works of art donated by artists to raise money for charitable causes. There are many good causes that hold such events. No matter how good the…
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Call for submissions Fiber Art Now Magazine
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Call: The Book as Art
Artists who observe and interpret the idea of the book are invited to submit entries to the Decatur Arts Alliance’s inaugural juried exhibition visually celebrating the book form.
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Matching Items Available
Made to Make collective are embracing the virtual space of the Internet with ‘Matching Items Available’ an online exhibition that went live today to coincide with Schmuck 2013.
One piece of jewellery…nine makers.
‘Matching Items Available’ sees nine art jewellers transform a…
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Getting Started, Tables First!
Hello, Friends!
I am a metalsmith/jeweler officially entering the art fair circuit, and I need tables. Well, a booth too, but that is an easy fix. I am looking for collapsible, possibly lightweight tables that can be reorganized if desired in a 10x10 space (booth). I have come across this really AMAZING company Dynamic Display Solutions if anyone is interested in their products, however they are out of my price range at the moment.
I am welcome to ANY suggestions or…
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Art project: Duprat's aquatic caddis fly larvae work with gold, opal, and turquoise.
Duprat's aquatic caddis fly larvae, with cases incorporating gold, opal, and turquoise, among other materials. Photos Jean-Luc Fournier. Courtesy Art:concept, Paris, and Zero Gallery, Milan.…Added by Brigitte Martin on January 2, 2013 at 8:57am — No Comments
A new collective of contemporary makers seeks space to exhibit during Schmuck 2013!
'Made to Make' consists of seven art jewellers whose diverse collections have already culminated in an exhibition in the UK, we want to travel with this show to Munich in 2013! We are Farrah Al-Dujaili, Stephanie Arm, Emily Bullock, Hannah Fewtrell-Bolton, Lydia Feast, Katherine Richmond and Natalie Smith.
We are open to any opportunites and would appreciate your helping us to find a space to exhibit!
Please visit…
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New Show from The Society of Arts and Crafts: Our Cups Runneth Over
Our Cups Runneth Over
November 16, 2012- January 19, 2013
Reception: Friday November 16, 6pm - 8pm
Our Cups Runneth Over is a biannual exhibition and sale of contemporary ceramic cups featuring the work of 33 artists from around the country. The exhibition attracts the attention of regional and national collectors and has become an important educational destination for students to learn about the…
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Craft and Folk Art Museum presents L.A. Skin & Ink
L.A. Skin & INK
September 30, 2012- Janurary 6, 2013
The Craft and Folk Art Museum presents L.A. Skin & Ink, an exhibition that explores the unique role of Los…
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MAD exhibition in NYC: The Art of Scent 1889 - 2012
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Collect_ive 'A New Generation of British Art Jewellers'
Eight contemporary British jewellers have come together to exhibit at the 11th edition of the prestigious SIERAAD International Jewellery Art Fair in Amsterdam from 1st – 4th November. Each with our own style, voice and specialism, Collect_ive aims to promote British art jewellery to a wider audience. We are Farrah Al-Dujaili, Laura Bradshaw-Heap, Melanie Codarin, Katie Lees, Yu-Ping Lin, Grace Page, Natalie Smith and Anna Wales.
Together we use a…
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Dallas Museum of Art Receives $250K For ‘Visitor Engagement’ Research
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CAA Presents a Professional-Development Workshop for
Artists at Oregon College of Art and Craft on October 6
CAA Presents a Professional-Development Workshop for
Artists at Oregon College of Art and…
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Community-Supported Art: New Orleans Arts Org Brings a Locavore Model to Collecting
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Job Opp: Part-time Lecturer in Art and Design/Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Chicago State University - Chicago, IL
Part-time Lecturer in Art and Design/Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Faculty Rank Lecturer
Teaching introductory and upper level courses in jewelry and metalsmithing. Maintaining studio area, requesting requesting managing supplies and equipment, and following health/safety regulations and…
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Job Opening at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design!
The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University) invites applications for:
Individual Course Appointment:
(Jewellery and Metalsmithing)
Division of Craft
This is a one semester appointment with possibility of a second semester. • The successful candidate(s) will be assigned the equivalent of up to 2 undergraduate courses in the semester.
APPLICATIONS DUE
As soon as…
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MANIPULATED SOUND
Here's "Spinning Steel" from R. Weis' CD "Excitable Audible" with an exploration of a sculpture by Atticus Adams. Two artists working with commonplace materials: Weis samples and composes with the sound of steel kitchen bowls and Adams sculpts metal screen.
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OK, Your Kid Probably COULD Make Something Better Than This
Our Blog Carnival* topic this month is “nobody’s perfect”. We are frequently told this applies to us. Someone once said “art is making the difficult look easy. Maybe, but not the way we usually do it.... read more at 2Roses' blog: Jewelry…
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Faux Authenticity
Van Cleef & Arpels’ ad on the back cover of the February 2012 issue of Art News is the latest in a sad legacy of the haute couture jewelry design world. The ad displays an exquisitely crafted platinum and bejeweled “zipper” necklace. It’s an impressive piece of work, advertised to coincide with the…
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Art Jewelry Magazine Call for Artists! "Hardware Store Jewelry"
We're seeing more and more jewelry makers who are looking for alternative materials to help cut costs. There seems to be a trend toward "hardware store jewelry" -- jewelry made from bits and pieces that you can find at such non-traditional jewelry supply stores as ACE, TrueValue, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
Have…
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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.
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Jennifer Dewey replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Sandra Murray left a comment for Pat Morrow
Pat Morrow commented on Pat Morrow's group Signature Work
The Justified Sinner posted a blog post
Tammy Young Eun Kim left a comment for Casey SheppardShowing 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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