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SNAG Seeks Nominations for the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient will be announced at the annual conference in Seattle, May 26-29. Postmark Date: October 15, 2010. read more>>>
Posted August 2010
2010 Educational Endowment Scholarship Recipients
SNAG is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Educational Endowment Scholarship, chosen by jurors Kristin Beeler, Tom Madden, and John Rais. press release to be posted soon
Posted June 2010
SNAG/crafthaus Conference Scholarship Announced
SNAG and crafthaus announce a new SNAG scholarship for crafthaus members, juried by Brigitte Martin. The recipient will receive a free conference registration to the SNAG conference that year, a one-year membership in SNAG, a one-year membership in crafthaus, and prominent blogspace on crafthaus for one year. read more>>>
Posted June 2010
SNAG Launches All-New Website
(SNAG) launched its newly redesigned website in June 2010. read more>>>
Posted June 2010
Dichotomies in Objects, Contemporary South African Studio Jewelry from the Stellenbosch Area
SNAG, in partnership with American curator Lauren Kalman and South African curator Carine Terreblanche, presents the 2010 exhibition “Dichotomies in Objects, Contemporary South African Studio Jewelry from the Stellenbosch Area.” The opening venue is Velvet da Vinci Gallery in San Francisco. read more>>>
Posted June 2010
Garth Clark Guest Curator of Metalsmith's Exhibition in Print
Garth Clark is the guest curator of Metalsmith’s special annual Exhibition in Print this year. The theme of this issue, chosen by Clark, is Neo-Palatial: Objects of Virtue and Vice. The issue will showcase contemporary objets de virtue, extravagant works that challenge the limitation of technique, scale, and sometimes good taste. Designed to take center stage, this work is brash, exaggerated and virtuosic in their use of metals. read more>>>
Posted May 2010
Hoover & Strong Educational Scholarship Through SNAG
SNAG is pleased to announce the creation of a new $3,000 educational scholarship underwritten by Hoover & Strong. The new Hoover & Strong Scholarship will be administered through SNAG’s Educational Endowment Trust. Beginning in 2011, it will be awarded annually to a deserving graduate student who is designing high-quality production jewelry. read more>>>
Posted May 2010
2010 Election Results
Sue Amendolara, of Edinboro University, is SNAG’s President-Elect. The two new “at large” members of our board of directors are Eliana Arenas O’Neill and Jamie Obermeier. Courtney Starrett joins the Nominations and Elections Committee, which is now chaired by Bryan Park. All of the proposed revisions to SNAG’s ByLaws passed.
Posted April 2010
 Metalsmith Wins Award from Society of Publication Designers
The 2009 redesign of Metalsmith by Luke Hayman, Pentagram Design, was named a Merit Winner. The Society of Publication Designers' 45th Competition represents the best work created and printed in the 2009 editorial year. Metalsmith was chosen from over 5,000 submissions. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
2010 Exhibition in Motion a Runway Sensation
At SNAG’s annual conference, Exhibition in Motion, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and curated by Angela Gleason and produced by Barbara Kile, had a capacity crowd. The event featured jewelry and art for the body in two acts. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
SNAG Raises Money for Scholarships and Education
SNAG raised $28,270 through its annual conference Students Scholarships fund, silent auction, and raffle held during its recent conference in Houston. The money supports scholarships for the conference and from SNAG’s Educational Endowment Trust, as well as its educational programming. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
SNAG's 2010 Conference an eXtreme Success!
An exhilarating turnout of 600 makers, students, educators, gallerists, curators and collectors attended SNAG’s 39th annual conference, “Going to eXtremes,” March 10-13, in Houston, TX. The conference featured a stimulating program of speakers and exhibitions on the theme of extremes, from both contemporary and historical perspectives. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
High school students visit 2010 conference
SNAG’s 39th annual conference, “Going to eXtremes” embraced the bright-eyed future jewelers of Mary Rogers’ jewelry/metalsmithing students at Bellaire High School. The conference was held in Houston, TX. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award
SNAG bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Lois Etherington Betteridge. The award was presented to her March 11, 2010 at SNAG’s “Going to eXtremes” conference in Houston, TX, and the conference was dedicated to Mrs. Betteridge. read more>>>
Posted April 2010
SNAG 2010 Conference
SNAG’s 39th annual conference, “going to eXtremes,” March 10-13, Houston, TX will be hosted by the Museum of Fine Art, Houston. read more>>>
Posted February 2010
New Professionals Conference Work Exchange
Twenty Work Exchange positions will be available for “New Professionals." Recipients will receive 40% off the conference registration fee in exchange for working six hours during the conference. read more>>>
Posted February 2010
Special Events Planned for 2010 Conference
The 2010 conference will encourage extended personal interactions among attendees. In addition to the exhibitions and a line-up of engaging speakers, SNAG has focused on special events that create a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere. read more
Posted December 2009
SNAG Announces Partnership for Contemporary South African Jewelry Exhibition and Catalogue
SNAG, in partnership with American curator Lauren Kalman and South African curator Carine Terreblanche, present the exciting 2010 exhibition “Dichotomies in Objects, Contemporary South African Studio Jewelry from the Stellenbosch Area.” read more>>>
Posted December 2009
Social networking
Currently SNAG has a group on Facebook, Flickr, crafthaus, and numerous members are selling on Etsy. Plus if you are a member you can participate in the SNAG Discussion Forum.
Posted August 2009
2009 Conference a success
SNAG's 2009 conference, held in Philadelphia, had a turnout of 850 artists, collectors, designers, educators, students, and metalsmiths. read more>>>
Posted August 2009
Stanley Lechtzin receives SNAG's Lifetime Achievement Award
SNAG bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Stanley Lechtzin, jewelry artist, founding member
of SNAG, and educator who has made profound contributions to the field of metalsmithing. The award was presented at the SNAG, “REVOLUTION” Conference in Philadelphia, PA. read more>>>
Posted August 2009
Results for the 2009 SNAG elections
Board - Anika Smulovitz and Caroline Gore
Posted June 2009
SNAG Professional Development Articles on Etsy
Read articles here.
Posted January 2009
 SNAG's 40th anniversary
SNAG celebrates 40 years. read more>>>
Posted January 2009
Metalsmith magazine redesign
New design to be unveiled in January 2009. SNAG has retained Luke Hayman of Pentagram to be the new designer of Metalsmith. read more>>>
Posted January 2009
Metalsmith wins two Gold Ink Awards
Metalsmith has won two awards - one silver and one pewter in the Trade Magazine Web Printing Category. read more>>>
Posted January 2009
SNAG on Wikipedia
Found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_North_American_Goldsmiths
Visit and add to it.
Posted June 2007
Responsible Mining
SNAG's Resolution in Support of Responsible Mining
Posted January 2007
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