SNAG’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center during the 2022 SNAG x Providence Conference, June 1-4, 2022.
Prizes Include:
- Best in Show: $50 SNAG Conference Trunk Show Gift Certificate and a ¼ page ad in Metalsmith magazine
- 2 Honorable Mentions: $25 SNAG Conference Trunk Show Gift Certificate
Images of up to three pieces of original artwork created between January 2020 and March 2022 may be submitted for consideration. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Artworks included in previous SNAG student exhibitions are not eligible. Students must provide the name(s) of metal faculty teaching at their institution. SNAG membership is not required. Artists will be responsible for shipping to and from the exhibition.
Student is defined as being enrolled in any educational program including college, university, technical college, community college, non-traditional school, community arts, cultural center or non-profit. Those working through apprenticeship/assistantship paths are also included.
Jan 28th Call opens
March 25th Extended deadline for applications
April 15th Applications notified of accepted work
May 15th Deadline for receiving work
June 1st Exhibition install
June 5th Work de-installed
June 13-17 Work shipped back to artists
This show will be juried with an emphasis on showcasing the diversity of students who are the future of the metalsmithing and jewelry field: in materials, aesthetics, levels of experience and background. The application asks a variety of questions as to how you self-identify so that the jury may select a representative exhibition that is diverse and equitable.
- Artists are responsible for shipping costs to SNAG and are required to include a pre-paid shipping label for the return work in the shipping box. USPS, FedEx and UPS are all acceptable carriers.
- SNAG will insure the work for the wholesale value (50% of the retail price) while in SNAG’s possession.
- Insurance during transit to and from SNAG is the responsibility of the artist. SNAG will provide documentation to support any insurance claims the artist files.
Entry Procedure:
- Submit all application materials electronically through CaFÉ™ CLICK HERE TO GO TO APPLICATION
Extended deadline: Midnight MST, March 25, 2022.
For detailed instructions on using the site, click on CaFÉ™ Help. If this page does not address your needs, please contact CaFÉ™ Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5 pm Mountain Time. Technical support is also available via email: cafe@westaf.org
- There is a non-refundable entry fee: $15 for current SNAG student members (use discount code STUDENT22) and $25 for student non-members. There is no additional fee to use the CaFÉ™ online application system.
- Artists must submit their digital images via www.callforentry.org and according to the CaFÉ™ specifications. Instructions on how to format images to CaFÉ™ specifications can be found online. Entries submitted by any method other than through www.callforentry.org will NOT be accepted.
- Submit one to three works. All work must be accompanied by title, material, dimensions, and year of completion.
Artists must also submit:
- Artist statement (250 word maximum)
- One-page resume
- Name of institution/program of study and faculty
*All decisions of the jurors are final. All work must be original. By completing this application the artist agrees that they are responsible for the creation of submitted works.
By submitting images for jurying the artist agrees to the following:
- SNAG has the right to retain, duplicate, and use these images for the purpose of marketing and for display.
- Their images being used as stated here is without further contact or compensation from SNAG.
- All terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Questions? Contact studentexhibitions@snagmetalsmith.org