The Furniture Society
FS2011: VEGAS

FS2011: VEGAS!

The 2011 Furniture Society conference will convene July 20-23 in Las Vegas, NV. Stay tuned for more details!

FS2010: FUSIONS

The 2010 Furniture Society Conference, Fusions: Minds & Hands Shaping Our Future, convened June 16-19 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge.

This year's annual conference was a great success. From presentations to panels, Table Fights to Tuna + Olives, Six Degrees to Outdoor Furniture, Naga to SAC, attendees enjoyed participating in the various programs highlighting this year's five themes. Be sure to visit our post-conference galleries for images of the conference community.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Get Published in Woodwork Magazine! 

Woodwork magazine is again offering Furniture Society members a tremendous opportunity to publish their work!

Woodwork plans to include a special gallery section devoted to recent work by Society members in the Winter 2011 issue, which will be available in November 2010. As you recall, 14 pieces by Society members were featured in Woodwork's Winter 2010 issue, including the back cover image.

This opportunity is only available to current Furniture Society members.

Entries must be received by Woodwork by September 14, 2010.

Entry Guidelines

To have your work considered for inclusion in this special section, your entry must conform to the following guidelines:

  • Your Furniture Society membership must be current.
  • Work completed during the past three years is eligible. You may submit images of up to three pieces. Image quality is considered: pro-quality images are preferred, but not required.
  • Images must be large format, high resolution JPGs.
  • Images should be sent by e-mail or on a disc.

Each Image must include the following information:

  • Name (or title) of each piece.
  • Year each piece was completed.
  • Materials used to construct each piece.
  • Dimensions of each piece, in inches. (H x W x D for vertical pieces and L x W (or D) x H for horizontal pieces.)
  • Photographer's name.

High resolution digital images and piece descriptions should be emailed to Tim Johnson, senior editor:

tjohnson@americanwoodworker.com

Alternatively, a disc containing images and piece descriptions may be mailed to:

Woodwork Magazine
Attn: Tim Johnson
1285 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 180
Eagan, MN 55121

Images must be received by Woodwork by September 14, 2010 to be considered for inclusion.

New York Times: Innovative use of doomed trees 

"Seth Meyer and John Wells ... harvest local urban trees doomed by development, disease or storm damage, and turn them into custom furniture, each piece a distinct botanical narrative."
Read the full article at The New York Times 

FS2010 polos and caps available 
FS2010: Polos

FS2010: Polos & caps are available through our store. Quantities are limited and we won't be reissuing these shirts. Shipping is included in the price. Visit the store today!
Browse polos and caps in the store 

Vladimir Kagan reviews the 2010 conference 

Vladimir Kagan blogs about his experiences at FS2010: FUSIONS. Take a look!
Visit Vladimir Kagan's Blog 

The John D. Mineck Furniture Fellowship announced 

The foundation was created in 2007 to award charitable and educational gifts which reflect John's interests and values. John's skills as a fine furniture maker were a result of passion, dedication and the guidance of a well-known furniture artist. Without that guidance, John would not have realized his capabilities. In an effort to support the art that John loved and the people who make it, the Foundation has created a fellowship to encourage and support a young-in-career furniture artist with the financial assistance to help them succeed in their journey. The fellowship has been designed to help support a talented furniture artist looking to fulfill an apprenticeship, develop their own skills, and/or make the transition to independence.

The John D. Mineck Furniture Fellowship of $25,000 is awarded anually to one artist and is administered by The Society of Arts and Crafts (SAC).
Click here for more information and/or to apply 

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Architectural Digest Home Design Show: 15% discount on MADE exhibit space more
High Point Market: special, all-inclusive booth rates more
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF): member discount more
CRAFTBOSTON: member discount more
NICHE Marketplace: website, shows, ads and tutorials member discount more

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OPPORTUNITIES

Fellowship Opportunity Aug 20 2010 
Conover Workshops -- Handtool Joinery Class Jul 21 2010 
Furniture Designer, Sales and Marketing Director Jul 19 2010 
Director of Sales & Marketing - Manufacturer of School Furni... May 25 2010 
Full-Time Art Technician Position May 25 2010 

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CALLS FOR ENTRIES

Exhibition OpportunityMar 26 2010 
Call for exhibitors: VT Fine Furniture & Woodworking Festiva...Feb 24 2010 
IDSA -ICFF Call for entiresFeb 16 2010 
Outdoor Artists in the Country show and sale 9-25/26-2010Jan 24 2010 
Call for Artist:"Off the Floor"Jan 09 2010 

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