BOONE, N.C. — Four undergraduate students from Appalachian State University's studio art program have achieved national recognition by having their creative work selected for the Society of North American Goldsmiths' (SNAG) 2025 Annual Juried Student Exhibition.
The exhibition, which is juried by J. Taran Diamond and Masako Onodera, showcases emerging metalsmith and jewelry artists from across North America, providing valuable exposure to galleries, collectors and industry professionals.
The App State students who were chosen for this prestigious honor are:
Hayden Girling, of Charlotte
Alissa Goble, of Hickory (who received an honorable mention for Best in Show)
Adri Pritchard, of Chapin, South Carolina
Maggie Schupp, of Raleigh
All four students are seniors pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in metalsmithing.
"This recognition demonstrates the exceptional caliber of our metalsmithing program," said Amy Johnson, chair of App State's Department of Art.
Frankie Flood, associate professor in App State's Department of Art, added that the achievement is particularly notable because the exhibition is predominantly a graduate-level show, making the selection of four App State undergraduates especially significant.
"This speaks to the students' talent, the strength of our curriculum and the guidance of area coordinators," said Flood.
For more information about the 2025 SNAG Juried Student Exhibition, visit https://snagmetalsmith.org/2025-student-exhibition/.
About the College of Fine and Applied Arts
Appalachian State University's College of Fine and Applied Arts is a dynamic and innovative group of seven academic departments, bringing together a variety of perspectives, experiences, and real-world education to provide unique opportunities for student success. The college has more than 3,500 undergraduate and graduate majors. Its departments are Applied Design, Art, Communication, Military Science and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, and Theatre and Dance. Learn more at https://faa.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.
About SNAG
The Society of North American Goldsmiths is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 to advance jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education and fostering community.
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