The Metal Arts Guild (MAG) is an independent, non-profit, educational organization
of people who are skilled, interested, or share in the production and exhibition of metals.
Announcements
The Metal Arts Guild SF and Barbara M. Berk are pleased to announce $1,000 scholarships for
promising metal arts students.
For information and an application CLICK HERE
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Our Community
Everyone is welcome to join: from the beginner to the master craftsperson, teachers and students, metal arts collectors and more. Each member is a vital part of making the Guild work for our community.
We support the work of outstanding metal artists by organizing exhibitions, lectures, and workshops, awarding an annual MAG Community Project Grant, various student scholarships, and offering resources and opportunities for our members.
MAG is a 501(c 3) non-profit, all-volunteer-led arts organization, and we rely on your generosity to help us provide metal related events, lectures, workshops, exhibitions and networking mixers to the membership and community.
Featured Member
Each month a new Featured Member is chosen from the completed member profiles on our website. Their interview and work is highlighted on our blog and social media. Visit our archive of past Featured Members.
October 2025
Past Presidents : Aimee Golant
Metal Arts Guild Past-President Aimee Golant is sharing her insight and experience as past President for the Metal Arts Guild.
“When I was president of MAG the main goal was to help do a great job of representing MAG members at the SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) Conference, which was in San Francisco at that time.”
“I had always hoped to find a place for MAG to have a small gallery and workshop space— but that proved to be too ambitious. We were able to move the MAG library to Scintillant Studio SF. Through workshops, artist talks and gallery shows, we did our best to help share with our membership and customers what goes into hand making jewelry and metal art, so they will have more of an appreciation for the skill that goes into each piece. We enjoyed learning from one another.”
“The Metal Arts Guild visited other organizations as a group as well, including the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society, The Oakland Museum, The Crucible, CCA and the Richmond Art Center. As a metal arts teacher for 15 years, I always sent my most enthusiastic students to Metal Arts Guild events, so they can have more friends and resources within the metal arts community.”
“As for creating a life as a metal artist, I found the Metal Arts Guild helpful in sponsoring workshops I would teach or learn from, to find potential studio helpers and meet private students.”
“Success for me was in having a lot of “irons in the fire” so to speak— by having multiple income streams. I had one-of-a-kind pieces that I made, limited edition or special order commissions to fill, and limited production wholesale pieces. I did retail and wholesale shows— large and small, along with sales on my website. I also became a teacher and taught at multiple schools around the S.F. Bay area.”
“Here are some images of a recent one-of-a-kind commission. This sculpture titled “Book of Life,” was completed as a collaboration with fellow MAG member and metalsmith David Casella, and calligraphy by Lisa Rauchwerger. It was commissioned by The Brandeis School of San Francisco, in honor of the retirement of Debby Arzt-Mor the department head of Jewish Studies for over 20 years.”
Images: “Book of Life,”
Materials: Sterling Silver and Copper 2025.
