Conference Exhibitions
Every year, exhibitions of jewelry and metalwork run concurrently with the SNAG conference. The 2009 line-up in Philadelphia includes the following:
Juried Exhibitions
Metal Evolution: SNAG
Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, SNAG conference Vendor Room,
1200 Market St
May 20-23, 2009
A showcase of the best student work from college and
university metalsmithing and jewelry programs across North
America. Promotes innovation and success in the next generation
of metals and jewelry artists. Presenting a full range of metal
and jewelry work, including traditional and non-traditional
approaches. More information
available here. Entry form
available here. (PDFs require current Adobe
Reader.) Receipt deadline February 13, 2009.
Corkscrews, Bottle
Openers, and The Art of Opening
An exhibition of
corkscrews and bottle stoppers ranging from the functional to
decorative to absurd. May
2009.
The Wood Turning
Center, 501 Vine Street, Philadelphia
215-923-8000
T-F 10–5 & Sat
12-5
The Wood Turning Center is putting together a juried/invitational
traveling exhibition of corkscrews and bottle stoppers
for a show scheduled for May
2009 in conjunction with the SNAG Conference in
Philadelphia. Juried by
Boris Bally and Michael Hosaluk. Deadline has
passed.
Decorative Resurgence
This exhibition will be held in the Rowan University Gallery in Glassboro, NJ, April
20-May 29, 2009 -- coinciding with the SNAG conference.
Contemporary metalwork and
jewelry inspired by historical ornamentation and
decoration. Juried by
Jill Baker Gowen and Jessica Calderwood. Deadline has passed.
(rEvolution)
Philadelphia Art
Alliance
(rEvolution) will
highlight the work of all the artists that have taught at UArts
over the years. Juried by Sharon Church and Rod McCormick.
Neoteric Matter - New
Studio Jewelry
An exhibition of Studio Jewelry that highlights New Materials,
shown at Wexler Gallery in
Philadelphia, May-June 2009, coinciding with the SNAG
conference.
The exhibition, juried by Daniella Kerner, Associate
Professor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, will focus
on jewelry that is primarily comprised of new 21st century
materials or late 20th century materials, and their related
processes, that have significantly influenced the field of
jewelry. A few examples of new materials include: polymers,
materials used in rapid proto-typing, electronics, Precious
Metal Clay, new metal alloys, and composite materials.
Neoteric / adjective 1. Recent in origin; modern; new. noun 2.
a new or modern writer, thinker, etc.
Matter / noun 1. the substance or substances of which any
physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which
the earth is made. 2. physical or corporeal substance in
general, whether solid, liquid,
or gaseous, especially as distinguished from incorporeal
substance, as spirit or mind, or from qualities, actions, and
the like. 3. something that occupies space.
Please submit on CD (CDs will not be returned):
1. up to 6 digital images (jpgs) with each image file numbered
and labeled with Last Name/First Name and Title of Work (ex: 1.
Picasso_Pablo_Guernica)
2. Text file with descriptions of materials/processes
3. Resume in MS Word (.doc)
4. Artist Statement
Postmark Deadline: February 2, 2009
International submissions will only be considered if the work
will be shipped to Wexler Gallery from within the continental
USA, and the return shipment at the close of the exhibition
will be to a USA address. Overseas return shipment to the
artist will not be possible.
Mail to: Daniella Kerner, POB 8816, Elkins Park, PA
19027-0816.
For questions please contact Daniella Kerner.
Curated Exhibitions
Stanley
Lechtzin Retrospective
Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 South 18th
Street
215-545-4302
Tue–Sun 11-5
An exploration of work by Stanley Lechtzin. Curated by Melissa
Caldwell.
Philadelphia Museum of
Art: Permanent Metals Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
An exhibit of contemporary craft from the Philadelphia Museum
of Art’s permanent collection focusing on metal. Curated
by Elisabeth Agro.
Additional Special Event at the
Pennsylvania Museum of Art
In fashion show format, to be held during the 2009 SNAG
conference. More details about time and date to come. Curated
by Gail M. Brown.
In keeping with the conference theme of REVOLUTION, the
curator will be looking for remarkable jewelry in motion, on
the body--objects that make a statement from a
distance—big, bold, outrageous, colorful, multiples of
smaller items, etc. The work submitted for consideration can be
a signature piece you already have or one you have created for
the occasion. Due to the transient nature of the format, we
cannot pay for shipping or insurance. It is our hope that
participating artists will be attending the conference and will
hand deliver their work for this distinctive event. Artists who
are not attending the conference are responsible for
designating a friend or colleague to deliver the work in
person. The “model” who will strut the runway may
be of your choosing, either yourself, a student, or another
artist. There may also be some professional dancers available
as models.
If you are interested in being considered for this event
please send the following on a PC-friendly CD: Images of
up to 2 pieces of artwork (JPEGs sized at 8”x 11”
at 72dpi) labeled with your last name and the title of the
artwork (Last Name—Title). Larger sized images will not
be accepted. An image list in WORD that includes your
contact information and each artwork’s title, date,
materials, dimensions, etc. Please include a brief statement
that can be used to introduce the work to the audience.
Mail your submission by January 5, 2009 (postmark deadline)
to: Marjorie Simon, 20 N. 3rd Street, #602, Philadelphia, PA
19106
For questions email Gail Brown. Artists will
be notified by email by January 31, 2009. CDs and any other
submission materials will not be returned.
The Enamel
Experience – International Badge Exhibition
Snyderman-Works Gallery,
303 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
Twenty-three artists from the UK, Germany, and the USA respond
to the historical enamel badge collection from the Museum of
Work (Museum der Arbeit) in Hamburg, Germany, exploring various
social issues. Curated by Elizabeth Turrell.
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
M.F.A. Alumni Exhibition
Tyler
School of Art/Temple University, Philadelphia
This exhibition will display the diverse accomplishments of
the Tyler Alumni. Curated by Vickie Sedman.
Notes:
Postal Art and Musical Instruments by Bobby Hansson
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Millennium Room
A drop-in video presentation featuring playful expression from
several misspent decades.
Art at the
Airport
Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal E
Exhibit of Philadelphia area metalsmiths. Curated by Leah
Douglas.
