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You can hear it in his
voice - the tired but
dedicated Chris Brogan.
If you are just getting into
the Social Media sphere
you need to read his
book “Trust Agents”
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Overture Magazine - Deadline January 1 2010
Visual Overture Magazine selects 7 emerging artists for publication each quarter. Selected artists are presented on a two-page spread with images of their work, interview questions, artist statement, and contact details. Artists displayed in Visual Overture benefit from our highly targeted distribution list consisting of 200+ galleries, curators, collectors, and a growing subscription readership. In addition, each selected artist receives 3 complimentary copies of the issue in which they are featured.
Emerging professional artists working in any media 18 years and older may submit to the Visual Overture Magazine juried competition. An emerging professional artist is defined as a person who is not currently enrolled in any undergraduate courses, and is consistently working to establish a career in the visual arts field.
Accepted Genres: Sculpture, Metals, Textiles, Photography, Mixed media, Painting, Drawing, Video art, Digital art, Printmaking, and Installations.
Deadline: January 1, 2010
Enter online: www.visualoverture.webs.com/artists.htm
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In the September issue of MJSA Journal, Tina Wojtkielo Snyder writes about companies implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility Program. She profiles two jewelry industry suppliers doing right by their people and the planet on a daily basis.
In her words:
“All companies want to “do the right thing.” But what does that really mean? For some companies, it means respecting the environment by reducing their use of resources and avoiding pollutants. For others, it means focusing their efforts on ethical behavior and integrity, on having the best interests of both employees and the local community at heart.”
Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Involvement, Environmental Responsibility…ethics and transparency are at the top of every business owners list.
Once again MJSA is leading the way with an online extra, you’ll find links to websites that can give you valuable tips and information for implementing your own CSR program.
Join MJSA for access to great information and other member priviledges:
MJSA’s membership includes renowned experts in everything from setting fragile gemstones to alloying metals to crafting a marketing plan that really moves product. They know how to create and sell beautiful jewelry—and, even more important, they’re willing to share that information with other members. In addition, MJSA has built a wide connection of legislative and business contacts outside the industry, so we can answer such questions as how to comply with new federal or state laws or how to export effectively.
The result: MJSA is the industry’s most authoritative resource for information on how to best design, make, and sell jewelry—and to do so profitably.
MJSA makes that information available in many ways. In addition to MJSA Online, the association produces a variety of publications—all of which are free or discounted for members.
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In the September issue of MJSA Journal, Tina Wojtkielo Snyder writes about companies implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility Program. She profiles two jewelry industry suppliers doing right by their people and the planet on a daily basis.
In her words:
“All companies want to “do the right thing.” But what does that really mean? For some companies, it means respecting the environment by reducing their use of resources and avoiding pollutants. For others, it means focusing their efforts on ethical behavior and integrity, on having the best interests of both employees and the local community at heart.”
Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Involvement, Environmental Responsibility…ethics and transparency are at the top of every business owners list.
Once again MJSA is leading the way with an online extra, you’ll find links to websites that can give you valuable tips and information for implementing your own CSR program.
Join MJSA for access to great information and other member priviledges:
MJSA’s membership includes renowned experts in everything from setting fragile gemstones to alloying metals to crafting a marketing plan that really moves product. They know how to create and sell beautiful jewelry—and, even more important, they’re willing to share that information with other members. In addition, MJSA has built a wide connection of legislative and business contacts outside the industry, so we can answer such questions as how to comply with new federal or state laws or how to export effectively.
The result: MJSA is the industry’s most authoritative resource for information on how to best design, make, and sell jewelry—and to do so profitably.
MJSA makes that information available in many ways. In addition to MJSA Online, the association produces a variety of publications—all of which are free or discounted for members.
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HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2009 AN EXHIBITION OF HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY TEA INFUSERS AND STRAINERS, CURATED BY TOM MUIR. THE EXHIBIT WILL BE SHOWN FROM JANUARY 16 – MARCH 21, 2010 AT THE HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT. EME TEA WILL BE ON DISPLAY DURING THE 2010 SNAG CONFERENCE, “GOING TO EXTREMES,” HOUSTON, TX, MARCH 10-13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: IF YOU’VE USED A TEABAG, YOU’VE USED THE LEAST ATTRACTIVE, AND MOST COMMON, FORM OF CONTEMPORARY TEA INFUSER. A TEA INFUSER IS SIMPLY A DEVICE THAT HOLDS LOOSE TEA LEAVES FOR BREWING IN A POT OR CUP. BUT THIS SIMPLE, USEFUL OBJECT HAS A HISTORY OF EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTIC ELABORATION, IN COMMON WITH ALL TEA IMPLEMENTS. TODAY, AS TEA IS A POPULAR BEVERAGE AROUND THE GLOBE, THE TEA INFUSER PRESENTS AN EXCITING CHALLENGE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS IN MANY MEDIA. THE CONTRASTS BETWEEN TRADITION AND CONTEMPORARY POSSIBILITIES FOR THE TEA INFUSER ARE EXTREME INDEED – EVEN MORE SO IS THE INVENTIVENESS THAT TAKES THIS SIMPLE FUNCTION TO IMAGINATIVE EXTREMES! HIGH CRAFT AND LOW CRAFT ARE CONTRASTINGLY REPRESENTED IN TEA INFUSERS, WHICH CAN BE MADE OF METAL, GLASS, CERAMIC, FIBER AND PLASTIC – AND COMBINATIONS OF MIXED MEDIA. THE FUNCTIONAL SOLUTION THAT ARTISTS HAVE FOUND TO THE PROBLEM OF STEEPING TEA HAVE VARIED WIDELY AND WILDLY – FROM FIGURAL, THEMATIC DEPICTIONS AND LITERARY REFERENCES TO VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL PUNS AND ENGINEERING TOURS DE FORCES. WITH POSSIBILITIES FOR MULTIPLE USE IN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT, TEA INFUSERS PROVIDE UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES FOR ARTISTS! BESIDES THE POPULARITY OF TEA ITSELF, NEW FORMS OF CONTEMPORARY TEA INFUSERS WILL ALSO SHARE IN THE WORLD-WIDE STATUS OF TEAPOTS AS CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ARTFORMS. TO HAVE WORK CONSIDERED FOR THE EXHIBITION, PLEASE SEND HIGH-QUALITY DIGITAL IMAGES AND INFORMATION TO: TOM MUIR FINE ARTS CENTER BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY BOWLING GREEN, OH 43402 OR TOMMUIR@HUGHES.NET
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Lark Books seeks images to publish in a juried collection of international studio jewelry.
"500 Silver Jewelry Designs," juried by Talya Baharal, is a 420-page, full color survey of contemporary jewelers prominently featuring silver in their designs.
This international collection will be beautifully presented and widely distributed throughout the world.
All jewelry forms, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches are welcome.
Materials other than silver, such as stones, other metals, or alternative materials, may be included, but silver must be the focus and should occupy roughly 80% of the piece.
All design styles are welcome. Jewelers whose work is selected for inclusion will receive full acknowledgment within the book, a complimentary copy, and discounts on the future purchase of books. Artists retain copyright to their work. Lark accepts high-quality digital images, transparencies, and slides. No entry fee is required.
Submissions must be postmarked by December 4, 2009.
For more submission guidelines and entry forms, please visit:
http://www.larkbooks.com/submissions/artist-submissions
For more information on Lark Books and the 500 series, please visit:
http://www.larkbooks.com/catalog?section_key=2&limit=10
Thanks, and we look forward to your submission!
Marthe Le Van
Senior Editor, Jewelry & Metals
www.larkbooks.com
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Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco is offering two scholarships for classes in 2010:
MORT ABELSON MASTERS SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIP 2010
This scholarship honors Mort Abelson, who was instrumental in promoting the American designer jewelry movement. The winner receives all expenses paid (tuition, fees, transportation and lodging) in San Francisco for any class during Revere Academy’s annual Masters Symposium, April 2010.
Learn more about the Masters Symposium classes available.
JURORS: Alan Revere and Cindy Edelstein
ENTRY DEADLINE: December 1, 2009 11:59 pm (MST)
ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to anyone in the United States and Canada. Jurors will be looking for an individual whose work exemplifies original, innovative, high quality jewelry design.
TO APPLY: Online application through callforentry. org (CAFE) .
Registration on CAFE is required. $25 entry fee. Applicants will be notified via email by December 16, 2010.
More on the Mort Abelson Scholarship
Special Thanks: This unique scholarship was funded by designers, for designers. At a gathering in 2007 to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the New Designer Gallery, an auction was held to raise funds to honor Mort. Over 50 past participants of the New Designer Gallery and other jewelry artists donated a piece of their work to be auctioned, with the proceeds used for the scholarship. The artists/donors all wanted to acknowledge and thank Mort for his support in a way that perpetuates his energy and insight and helps up-and-coming jewelry designers. By paying back with their own creations, these generous artists are completing the circle and are paving the way for the next generation of jewelry designers.
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Revere Academy 2009 New Student Scholarship
The Revere Academy New Student Scholarship was founded to provide an opportunity for new students to attend the Academy.
Scholarship includes for any regular 3-day class, airfare, lodging and meals plus kit, up to $100. Deadline: October 1, 2009 Free entry.
Download application and mail to Revere Academy.
Eligibility: You must be a new Revere student and reside in the U.S.A.
Past Winners:
2008 - Alana Bookhout of Providence Village, TX
2007 - Debbie Fehrenbach of Saint Johns, MI
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