Forging Connections: SNAG & SIBs @ Touchstone
May 30 – June 1
Artwork pictured: Kim Cridler, Branching, 2024, steel and brass.
SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) has collaborated with Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths (SIBs) for an inspiring weekend of presentations and demonstrations on Touchstone’s campus, forging connections among metal artists.
Meals included with registration.
On-campus lodging available.
To learn more, visit https://snagmetalsmith.org/connections/
The schedule includes demos, early career talks, artist-led activations, a tool swap + artist market, and a pop-up exhibition.
Keynote Speaker: Kim Cridler
Demonstrators: Anna Koplik, Margaret Jacobs, Heather Liverman, Victoria Moore, Shingo Furukawa, Adam Atkinson
Early Career Talks: Kiran Chapman, Emmett Armand, and Wyatt Nestor-Pasicznyk
About the Event Sponsors
The Society of North American Goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community. SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community that engages in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.
The Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths is committed to building equity and diversity in the field of blacksmithing. We offer mentorship, scholarships, grants, and connections to educational and other resources. Our goal is to empower and support our community while reducing the social and economic barriers to participation in this field.