Educational Endowment Scholarships
Anne Havel, Chair
Nick Grant Barnes, Ana Lopez
Awards annual scholarships to current undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more
Exhibitions Planning Committee
Agnes Ma, Chair
Josh Kosker, Caitlin McDonald, Jaydan Moore, Stephen Saracino, Sandra Zilker
Develops traveling exhibitions, oversees emerging curator grant and the annual online exhibition. Learn more
Resource Development/Fundraising
Elizabeth Shypertt, Chair
Brooke Battles, Kat Cole, Brian Ferrell, Jeff Georgantes, Jenna Schaifer, Jessica Todd
Your tax-deductible donation in any amount will help SNAG in its mission to advance the art of jewelry and metalsmithing through its programs and publications, and will assure its financial strength. Learn more
Lifetime Achievement Award
2019 Committee: TBA
Coordinator: Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith
The highest honor SNAG can bestow upon an individual. Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of contemporary metalsmithing. Learn more
Publications Committee
Lauren Eckert, Kirk Lang, Lorena Lazard, Katja Toporski
Provides editorial, advertorial, and financial guidance, feedback, and advice for Metalsmith and Metalsmith Tech. Learn more
Nominations & Elections Committee
Andrew Kuebeck, Chair
Sharon Massey, Jessica Armstrong
Responsible for the nomination and election of SNAG board members and NEC committee members. Learn more
SOFA Lecture Series
Exposes collectors to the metals field by offering SOFA exhibitors the opportunity to present their work in a lecture format. SNAG sponsored lectures are presented at SOFA Chicago and SOFA New York. Learn more
Social Media & Marketing Committee
Tara Jecklin, Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith, Kinszia Erickson, Matt Smith, Jane Ritchie, Paulina Rosas
Volunteer Coordinator
SNAG 2020 Conference
Conference Coordinating Committee
Kristin Mitsu Shiga, Rachel Smith, Rod McCormick, Caroline Gore, Mallory Weston, Maria Eife
Conference Programming Committee
Seth Papac, Doug Bucci, Jessica Todd, Marilyn da Silva, Lindsay Mis
Conference Exhibitions Committee
Caroline Gore, Chair
Emily Zilber, Bella Neyman, Marjorie Simon, Elizabeth Essner
Adorned Spaces
Agnes Ma, Josh Kosker
A multiple-exhibition and sale event held at the SNAG conference. Learn more
Silent Auction and Raffles
Silent Auction – Arielle Brackett and Tayja Danger
Raffle – Talya Kantro and Marlene True
Tool in the Hat Raffle – Dianne deBeixedon and Jane Ritchie
The Silent Auction and Tool in the Hat raise money for SNAG’s programming. The Raffle funds SNAG’s Educational Endowment Scholarships. Learn more
Education Resource Room
Rachel Smith, Alejandra Carrillo-Estrada
An opportunity for prospective students at SNAG conferences to learn more about undergraduate and graduate degree programs and workshops. Learn more
New Professionals Work Exchange
Work six hours at the SNAG conference in return for a partial refund on your conference fee. Open to selected new professionals. Learn more
Portfolio Reviews
Members can have a private review of their work by well-respected professionals in the field. Learn more
Juried Student Exhibition
Held each year during the SNAG conference. Learn more
Student Slide Show
Held each year during the SNAG conference. Learn more
Student Work Exchange
Work six hours at the SNAG conference in return for a partial refund on your conference fee. Open to selected students. Learn more
Exhibition in Motion
Matt Lambert, Louise Perrone, Celina Zisman, Kat St. Aubin
A runway-type live exhibition event that takes place at the SNAG conference. Learn more
Trunk Show Sale
A retail show of members’ work open to the public, held during the SNAG conference. Learn more
Conference Student Scholarships
Money raised underwrites the conference fee for student recipients. Learn more
Conference Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers make SNAG’s annual conference possible! Learn more
Pre/Post Conference Workshops
Held before and after SNAG conferences. Learn more
Education Dialogue
Rachel Smith, Patricia Madeja, Courtney Grey
Fosters open dialogue about the issues facing educators today, presented at each conference. Learn more
People make SNAG work! Get involved. Learn more