SNAG. Society of North American Goldsmiths

Founded in 1969, SNAG is a nonprofit educational organization with more than 2,000 members worldwide - comprising all aspects of contemporary metalsmithing. SNAG embraces artisans, educators, craftspersons and students working in all metals, multiple alternative materials, and different sizes and scale.
We invite everyone to join SNAG - jewelers, designers, collectors, educators, students, metalsmiths and others. SNAG is for everyone with an interest in the art and craft of contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing.


Member Benefits:

• Full year subscription to Metalsmith magazine
• Free Maker Profile Page
• Riveting News e-newsletter every week   
• Discounted registration to SNAG conference
• Eligible to sell work at annual Trunk Show Sale
• Discounted entries to juried SNAG exhibitions
• Quickly post opportunities on Springboard
• Access to all member pages on website, including Technical Articles and weekly news posts
• Listing in online membership directory
• Educational Endowment Scholarships (students)
• Conference Work Exchange & Conference Scholarship
• American Craft Council Show invitation program
   

SNAG’s online Maker Profile Pages  are a professional marketplace designed for consumers, editors, industry professionals, gallerists, employers and others to find professional quality jewelry and objects that excite and engage. They are also a research tool for artists, curators, writers, academics, historians and others.


Metalsmith magazine
Published by SNAG Metalsmith gives you a front row seat on the world of studio art and design in contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing. It’s smart, beautiful and provocative, and guaranteed to inspire and invigorate. Coverage spans contemporary makers, artists in their studios, edgy work, production jewelry, fashion, hollowware, furniture, collectors’ collections, and much more. For over 30 years, Metalsmith has brought you the best in the field. Print and digital; available through subscription or SNAG membership.


Board:
Nicole Jacquard, President
Brigitte Martin, President-Elect
Becky McDonah, Secretary
Anne Havel, Treasurer
Jill Baker Gower
Chris Balch
Dominique Bereiter
Kat Cole
Dianne deBeixedon
Brian Ferrell
Tedd McDonah
Ezra Satok-Wolman
Elizabeth Shypertt
April Wood