This episode takes you on location in Tucson, Arizona, to the vibrant world of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Showcase. We’re joined by Brienne Rosner, Executive Director of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). She shares insights into the organisation’s mission, its dedication to contemporary jewellery, and its longstanding presence at this internationally acclaimed event

We explore Brienne’s creative background and her approach to the relationship between jewellery and display.
We also discuss what visitors can expect from SNAG @ Tucson 2026, including the exhibition Mineral Minded.

Join us as we reflect on community, connection, and on how makers continue to bridge distances, whether in person or online, at a time when travel and sustainability shape how we come together.

About the guest

Brienne Rosner earned a BFA in Painting with a minor in Art History from Boston University.
Her work has been shown nationally in solo and group exhibitions.
She has presented solo projects at Cedar Crest College.
Her two-person projects include Allens Lane Art Center and East Stroudsburg University,
She was a featured artist at Gravers Lane Gallery.
Her work appears in collections, including the Boston Public Library.
Brienne has a permanent installation at Boston University’s Metcalf Science Center and has served as a visiting artist at Cedar Crest College and Lafayette College.
She received the Louise K. Binswanger Prize at the 40th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show.
Brienne lives in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, in the Pocono Mountains.
Alongside her studio practice, she serves as Executive Director of SNAG.
SNAG supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewellers, and metalsmiths.

Discover more about our host, Dr Sofie Boons.

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