Society Of North American Goldsmiths
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) was founded in 1969. It is an international nonprofit organization that serves as the primary organization of jewelers and metal artists in North America. Anyone interested in the related fields may become a member. Members include independent studio artists, teachers, students, gallerists, collectors, curators, and writers.
SNAG is responsible for several major projects which contribute to the field: the publication of Metalsmith magazine, an annual conference (2013 will be hosted in Toronto, Canada), a newsletter (SNAGnews), a listserve (SNAGnet), and a website. All of these resources and events combine to document the work in the fields of jewelry, design, and metal arts; helping to foster a vibrant, professional artistic community.
Read more about Society Of North American Goldsmiths: Brief History of SNAG, Annual Conferences, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients, Board of Directors, External Links
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