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Exciting Opportunity for MAG Members! The San Fr

Exciting Opportunity for MAG Members!

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild (MAG), with generous support from the Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation, is offering financial grants of up to $2000 to help small business owners in the metalsmithing and jewelry industry. Whether you need new tools, design software, business coaching, or a website upgrade, this grant can help boost your business!

How to Apply:
Ensure your MAG membership is up to date and then write a statement (500 words or less) about your business and how you'd use the grant to achieve your goals. Share any special qualities (e.g., minority-owned, sustainability-focused), and don't forget to include your website, IG handle, or images of your work.

Eligible expenses: Tools, equipment, business coaching, design software, and more!

Non-eligible expenses: Metal, stones, studio rent, utilities, and payroll expenses.

Deadlines:

Application: Thurs, Oct 10th, midnight.
Award Announcement: Sun, October 20th.

Additionally, students and emerging artists can apply for the MAG Skill Development Grant to fund their education at Bay Area jewelry/metals programs!

We encourage diverse applicants from underrepresented communities to apply and contribute to a more inclusive metalsmithing field. 🌍

Submit your application to: president@metalartsguildsf.org
Good luck to all applicants!

Follow the link in our bio for more information!

#MetalArtsGuild #MAGGrant #JewelryDesign #SmallBusinessGrant #JewelryBusiness #Metalsmith #JewelryTools #WomenInBusiness #MinorityOwnedBusiness #InclusiveBusiness #SustainableBusiness #BusinessFunding #JewelryArtist #HandmadeJewelry #CraftBusiness #ArtisanJewelry #CreativeGrants #DesignSoftware #BusinessCoaching #MarketingForArtists #SmallBusinessGrowth #BayAreaArtists #SilveraJewelrySchool #TheCrucible #ScintillantStudio #Chimera #DavideBigazzi #CaliforniaCollegeOfTheArts #AcademyOfArtUniversity #GrantsForArtists

Grants for Metal Artists & Small Business Owners!

Grants for Metal Artists & Small Business Owners!

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild (MAG), with the generous support of the Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation, is excited to offer two grant opportunities this fall! Whether you're looking to grow your small business or enhance your skills in metal arts, we’ve got you covered.

🔹 MAG Small Business Grant – Fall 2024
Up to $2000 in financial support to help MAG members improve their small businesses! Eligible expenses include tools, business planning classes, design software, and more. Share your business plan, tell us how this grant can help, and provide a glimpse of what makes your business special!

🔹 MAG Skill Development Grant – Fall 2024
Up to $2000 in support for current students or metal artists/jewelry designers to continue their education at Bay Area jewelry/metals programs. From Silvera Jewelry School to CCA, this grant covers enrollment and materials, along with a 1-year MAG membership!

⏰ Deadline for both grants: Thursday, October 10th, midnight
🎉 Announcement of awards: Sunday, October 20th (or earlier)

We encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, the grants are open to all current MAG members! Submit your proposals and accompanying documentation to: president@metalartsguildsf.org

Let’s continue to build a more inclusive and innovative metalsmithing community! ⚒️

For more information, follow the link in our bio!

#MetalArtsGuildSF #JewelryDesign #Metalsmithing #ArtistGrants #SmallBusinessGrant #JewelryMaking #SupportSmallBusiness #BayAreaArt #HandmadeJewelry #JewelryArtist #BusinessFunding #ArtFunding #CreativeGrants #MetalArtists #ArtGrants #Metalwork #CraftYourFuture #ArtistSupport #InclusiveArts #MaxwellHanrahanFoundation #SmallBizSupport #ArtCommunity #Craftsmanship #BayAreaCreatives #EmergingArtists #WomenOwnedBusiness #DiverseArtists #ArtistOpportunity #SustainableBusiness #ArtEducation

Attention Metal Artists & Jewelers! We're thrill

Attention Metal Artists & Jewelers!

We're thrilled to cross-promote the Society of North American Goldsmiths’ ( @snagmetalsmith ) next Workshopping With series! Today's workshop is a must-attend for anyone running their own jewelry or metal art business. Led by Kristi Zevenbergen, a lifelong accountant, this session will cover essential tips on record-keeping and tax reporting for small business owners.

Got specific questions about managing your accounting as a maker? Kristi will be answering them all! This is a valuable opportunity to get your business finances in shape.

Today at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT - Online Registration: Link in bio! Pricing: $75 for SNAG members, $100 for non-members, $45 for student members.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable session!

Upcoming workshops in the series will continue to cover important topics for artists and makers. Stay tuned for more info on the next sessions!

#MetalArtsGuildSF #SNAGworkshop #jewelrybusiness #smallbiztips #accountingforartists #metalarts #jewelrydesign #makersmovement #metalsmith #craftbusiness #creativeentrepreneur #jewelryworkshop #snagmetalsmith #handmadejewelry #artbiz #jewelrycommunity #makersgonnamake #businessadvice #jewelrymakers #metalsmithing #taxseason #smallbizaccounting #artistlife #businessfinance #workshoponline #workshopseries #virtualworkshop #snagevents #creativebusiness #jewelryartist

Calling Bay Area Metalsmiths, Artists and Enthusia

Calling Bay Area Metalsmiths, Artists and Enthusiasts!

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts @ybca is hosting a new exhibit called Nick Dong: 11 to 88 by Oakland-based Taiwanese-American artist Nick Dong @studiodong . We highly encourage you to check out the exhibit, which features installations tied to the history and traditions of Buddhism.

As part of the exhibit Nick Dong and YBCA are inviting folks to participate in Nick's Mendsmith Project. You can submit a story about a loved one and and object you'd like mended and have a chance to be a part of Nick's Mendsmith Project until the submission deadline, Friday July 19th!

This is an invitation for you to participate and tell your story, and in doing so, connect with other jewelers and support our local jewelry-making community!

To participate or read more, follow the link in our bio to Nick Dong: Mendsmith Project.

Photo Credit: www.studiodong.com - 2019 Mendsmith Project.

#BayAreaArtists #BayAreaJewelry #BayAreaEvents #YerbaBuenaCenterForTheArts #YBCA #NickDong #StudioDong #NickDongArt #MendsmithProject #Mendsmith #ArtExhibit #ArtInstallation #ContemporaryArt #BuddhismInArt #OaklandArtists #TaiwaneseAmericanArtist #JewelryArt #ArtCommunity #ArtistCall #SupportLocalArtists #ArtAndHealing #JewelryMaking #ArtInTheBay #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtLovers #BayAreaCulture #EastBayArt #HandcraftedJewelry #ArtisticExpression #CommunityArtProjects

Placerville Arts Association (PAA) has invited Met

Placerville Arts Association (PAA) has invited Metal Arts Guild artists to enter their 58th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition. PAA is hosting this annual show from November 7-23, 2024, at the MACC gallery in Rancho Cordova, CA.

The Mother Lode Art Exhibition is a juried show open to all artists in the United States. Work accepted may include all media except sound and video, there is no limitation on theme, and there is no requirement to be a member of Placerville Arts Association.

We expect this to be our largest and best show in its history for the following reasons:

• Over $3,000 in awards, including $500 for Best of Show
• Low entry fee
• Generous commission structure: 80% to artists, 20% to gallery
• National exposure
• Increased advertising
• Added art-related events
• Catered artists’ reception with wine and live music
• Convenient, easily accessible location for artists and guests
• Variety of media and styles

The Call to Artists is now open! Follow the link in our bio for more details. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 18 at 10:59 p.m. PST.

The reception and awards ceremony will be Friday, November 8, from 5 pm - 7 pm, with a presentation at 6 p.m. by Judge D. Oldham Neath, The Art Lady. This judge has been active in the region’s non-profit arts community as the Art Curator for KVIE Public Television from 2009-2019. We hope you can join us and show us some of your metal art!

#ArtExhibition #NationalArtShow #MotherLodeArt #PAAExhibition #ArtCall #MetalArtsGuild #ArtCompetition #JuriedShow #ArtAwards #ArtReception #ArtistCall #ArtShow2024 #PlacervilleArts #MACCGallery #RanchoCordovaArt #ArtEvent #ArtInCalifornia #FineArtShow #ArtExhibit #ArtistsWanted #ArtisticExpression #CreativeCommunity #ArtisticShowcase #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtisticJourney #ArtCollectors #ArtOpportunity #GalleryShow #ArtisticTalent #ArtExhibition2024

HELP WANTED The MAG Board is looking for energet

HELP WANTED

The MAG Board is looking for energetic people with new ideas to help us guide the organization into the next decade. Please contact the board via MAGTreasurer@gmail.com to let us know you are interested in serving. We are taking nominations for the following position:

MAG is looking for a Programs Chair:
MAG hosts two main events each year- Metalsmithing Day in the spring, and an event in the fall. You would be responsible for helping plan and facilitate these events as well as other one off events throughout the year as schedules permit. Ideally, you have a flexible schedule that allows for attending weekend events and good communication skills. You'll be working with the support of Curtis Arima and Jeanette Blix as your co-chairs

Membership Coordinator: Be in touch with all the great Bay Area metal artists as membership coordinator. Monitor automated membership software and produce "Member of the Month" for the MAG newsletter.

#HelpWanted #VolunteerOpportunity #JoinUs #NewIdeas #Leadership #GetInvolved #CommunitySupport #SanFrancisco #BayArea #CreativeCommunity #MetalArts #JewelryMaking #ArtEvents #CreativeLeadership #EventPlanning #ArtsOrganization #VolunteerWithUs #NonProfit #MetalArtists #ArtCommunity #CraftCommunity #BayAreaArtists #MetalSmithing #ArtVolunteers #BeTheChange #ArtLeadership #JewelryArtists #SFArts #ArtAndCraft #CreativeVolunteers

It was wonderful to see the Early Career Artists p

It was wonderful to see the Early Career Artists presentations at @snagmetalsmith conference this weekend! These photos are from a Meeting Points:Linking Community presentation, A Lifetime Achievement Award for Mary Lee Hu and Impact Awards for Susie Ganch and Arthur Hash as well as the closing reception for Bit the Adorned Spaces exhibit.

We are already looking forward to next year and diving into the work of all the great artists we met!

#snagconference #goldsmithing #metalworking #metalarts #artexhibition #artistpresentation #SNAG2024 #goldsmith #metalart #craftsmanship

Jewelry with a political message may be understood

Jewelry with a political message may be understood only if you understand the code. Jewelry from the suffragette movement was created in purple, green (and sometimes white.) The "Gate" 'Jailed for Freedom' pins were awarded to suffragettes who were imprisoned after picketing in front of the White House in 1917. A photograph of the original 'Jailed for Freedom' pin is in Read My Pins a book about the Madeline Albright collection.

Join the discussion or read more by following the links in our bio!

Write up by @harrieteestel

#SuffragetteJewelry #PoliticalJewelry #SuffragetteMovement #MetalArt #HistoricalJewelry #JewelryHistory #WomenEmpowermen #ArtAndPolitics #SymbolismInJewelr #SuffragetteArt #VoteForWomen #FeministArt #HerStory #PowerOfExpression #SFMetalArtsGuild #DiscussionStarter #ArtForChange #Metalwork #FeministMovement #UnlockTheVote #JewelryAsProtest #SocialJusticeArt #EmpowermentThroughArt #HeritageCraft #PoliticalExpressions #JailBarsAndFlowers #CraftingHistory #IntersectionalFeminism #WomenInArt #SuffrageSymbolism

Are you ready to take your metal skills to the nex

Are you ready to take your metal skills to the next level?

Members of the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild receive a number of benefits with membership, including discounts at bay area metals tools suppliers, opportunities to be featured on out page, member shows and grants, and 10% off classes at @silverajewelryschool . Swipe through to see some of their instructor-made class samples!

If you're ready to level up your jewelry practice, join today and get rooted in the San Francisco Metal Arts Community!

#SFMetalArtsGuild #MetalArts
#BayAreaMetalArtists
#JewelryMakers
#MetalSculptorsBayArea
#JewelrySchool #SilveraJewelrySchool
#MetalArtsCommunity
#Enameling #StoneSetting
#MetalEngraving #PreciousMetal #SFJewelryClasses #MetalArtistsGuild #SFMetalArt #BayAreaJewelers #MetalArtsDiscounts #JewelryDiscounts #JewelryClassDiscounts #JewelryCommunity #MetalArtistsUnite #MetalSculpture #SilverAndGold #MetalCraft #MetalArtistsBayArea #EnamelingClasses #jewelrymaking #SFMetalArtsGuild

Calling all Sculpture Artists! Exciting news for

Calling all Sculpture Artists!

Exciting news for metal art enthusiasts in our Bay Area and extended California community! Arts in California Parks is unveiling two incredible programs, including local park grants, aimed at enhancing art accessibility in state and local parks across California.

Straight from their website:

"Arts in California Parks aims to strengthen the bonds between individuals, communities, and the natural landscapes of California by:

Empowering California Native American tribes, artists, and communities to craft artwork that reflects our past, present, and visions for the future.
Introducing art installations and diverse programming in State and local parks to foster sustainable community connections, health, and well-being."

These grants are supporting a wide range of artistic endeavors, spanning from poetry and music to murals, and yes, quite possibly your breathtaking metal creations!

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your metal art to the heart of California's parks! Apply now and let your creativity shine!

For more information follow the link in our bio.

#MetalArt #Sculpture #ArtsGrants #CaliforniaParks #CommunityArt #PublicArt #CreativeExpression #ArtistsCommunity #GrantOpportunity #MetalSculpture #ArtInstallations #ParkArt #CaliforniaArtists #ArtistsSupportingArtists #ArtForAll #SustainableArt #CulturalHeritage #NativeAmericanArt #CaliforniaDreaming #OutdoorArt #CommunityConnection #ArtisticVision #CreativeImpact #ArtIsLife #SupportTheArts #CaliforniaCulture #NatureInspiredArt #Metalworking #ArtisticJourney"

On March 31st, the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild

On March 31st, the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild held our annual gathering for Metal Artists, Jewelry Artists, makers and craftspeople from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our co-hosts at California College of the Arts ( @ccafinearts and @ccajmarts ) created a bright and excellent space for demonstrations, and a great viewing space for presentations. It was an excellent day to gather, meet and learn about sustainability in the jewelry and metal arts field!

We want to extend a huge thank you to our host @arimacurtis and our presenters Alexandra Hart @alexandrahartmfa , Joe Silvera from @silverajewelryschool , Ana Brazaityte from @trussandore , Adam Clark from Scintillant Studios, Ryan Peterson from Indiana University and Nikitha Yelchuru from @papersweetly !

This was a great day for our metals community, and we can't wait to see everyone next time!

#thankyou

Just 7 days until Metalsmithing Day 2024! We're

Just 7 days until Metalsmithing Day 2024!

We're excited to present our final demonstrator, the talented Nikitha Yelchuru, showcasing her captivating quilling creations! Join us on March 31st from 10am-5pm at California College of the Arts' San Francisco Campus, 1111 8th Street, San Francisco.

Nikitha's Bio:
"In a world teeming with patterns, where chaos and structure intermingle, my dual passion as an engineer and artist is ignited..."

Experience the magic of paper jewelry and sculptures with Nikitha's intricate quilling techniques!

Event Details:
🗓 Date: March 31st
🕒 Time: 10am-5pm
📍 Location: California College of the Arts, SF Campus

For more info, visit the link in our bio or head to www.metalartsguildsf.org/general-meeting/

See you there! @cacollegeofarts @cca.jma.guild

#MetalsmithingDay #QuillingArt #PaperSweetly #SanFranciscoEvents #MetalArtsGuild #Artistry #Craftsmanship #SFCommunity #Creativity #Inspiration #HandmadeJewelry #PaperCraft #Sculpture #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtisanMarket #BayAreaEvents #CraftingWorkshop #ArtEducation #PaperArtistry #QuillingDesigns #SFMakers #DIYCrafts #ArtLovers #ArtisanJewelry #SustainableArt #JoyfulCreations #ArtisticExpression #CraftingCommunity

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is very excited

The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is very excited to unveil the secrets of ancient metallurgy at Metalsmithing Day 2024! Join us on March 31st, 10am-5pm at @CACollegeArts SF campus for a captivating presentation by the visionary scholar, Ryan Peterson.

Ryan, a doctoral candidate at Indiana University, is a pioneer in Upper Great Lakes archaeology. His journey through 6,000 years of copper working legacy is a blend of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology, revealing the mysteries of Archaic Hunter-Gatherers.

Ryan will be presenting "Unveiling the Copper Veins: A Journey through 10,000 years of Metallurgy in the Northern Lake Superior Basin, from Ancient Craftsmanship to Modern Challenges."

Join us as we delve into the technological processes, major shifts in jewelry craftsmanship, and an anti-colonial perspective on ancient North American metallurgy. Explore the impact of modern mining on cultural resources, with Isle Royale as a compelling case study.

🗓️ Save the date, March 31st, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of metallurgy!

📍 California College of the Arts, San Francisco Campus
1111 8th Street, San Francisco

#MetalsmithingDay #SFMetalArtsGuild #CACollegeArts #Archaeology #Metallurgy #AncientCraftsmanship #RyanPeterson #CopperLegacy #JewelryHistory #HistoricalTechniques #CulturalHeritage #IsleRoyale #AntiColonialApproach #ModernMining #Preservation #AncientTechnology #ArchaeologicalNarrative #GreatLakesRegion #SanFranciscoEvents #Metalworking #PresentationAlert #ArchaeologicalInsights #CopperVeins #CraftsmanshipJourney #ArchaeologicalScholar #SaveTheDate #ExploreHistory #CulturalImpact #MetallurgyInFocus #MetalArtsTalk

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024! 🔥 We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished presenter for this year's event - the incredible Adam Clark!

Meet Adam Clark, the passionate founder and owner of Scintillant Studio! With a background rooted in Rhode Island, Adam earned his Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the prestigious Maine College of Art. His journey continued through apprenticeships and collaborations with renowned metal artists, shaping him into the masterful metalsmith he is today.

Having called the Bay Area home for over 30 years, Adam has shared his expertise at institutions like the College of Marin and the Richmond Art Center. Now, he exclusively imparts his wisdom in his successful San Francisco studio.

Notably, Adam served as the technical advisor on Tim McCreight's groundbreaking book, "The Complete Metalsmith," a globally recognized standard in metalsmithing education.

Join us at Metalsmithing Day 2024 on March 31, from 10 am to 5 pm, hosted at the California College of the Arts San Francisco campus (1111 8th Street, San Francisco)!

Get ready for an entertaining and challenging learning experience as Adam Clark takes the stage to unravel the intricate process of sand casting, unlocking the secrets behind crafting exquisite jewelry and small sculptural masterpieces.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to learn from a true maestro in the world of metal arts! Save the date and join us for a day filled with creativity and inspiration.

#MetalsmithingDay2024 #MetalArtsGuild #AdamClark #ScintillantStudio #MasterOfMetalcraft #MetalworkMasterclass #SanFranciscoEvents #ArtsAndCrafts #CreativeLearning #JewelryMaking #SculptureArt #BayAreaArtists #Craftsmanship #MetalArtistry #CaliforniaCollegeOfTheArts #ArtEducation #InspirationalWorkshops #CraftingCommunity #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtistryUnleashed #CreativeExpression #ArtisticJourney #MetalSculptures #CraftingPassion #LearnFromTheBest #ArtisticCommunity #ArtisticAdventures #ExploreMetalCraft #CreativeMindsUnite

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2

🔥 Exciting Announcement for Metalsmithing Day 2024! 🔥

We are thrilled to reveal our latest presenter for this year's event, and it's none other than the incredible Ana Brazaityte from Truss and Ore ( @trussandore )! Join us on Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm at the California College of the Arts San Francisco campus (1111 8th Street, San Francisco) for a day filled with creativity, learning, and sustainability.

Ana Brazaityte, a talented designer, jeweler, and sustainability consultant based in the Bay Area (Ohlone land), will be taking the stage to share her expertise in ethical and sustainable sourcing. Her dedication to responsible practices shines through her work at Truss and Ore, as well as her collaborations with Christina T Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting and the Jewelry Glossary Project.

Whether you're a seasoned metal artist or just starting your journey, Metalsmithing Day is open to all! 🛠️ Join us for an inspiring day as we explore the intersection of craftsmanship and sustainability. Don't miss out on Ana's insightful presentation – it's a unique opportunity to learn from a true trailblazer in the field.

See you there!

#MetalsmithingDay #SustainabilityInMetalArt #MetalArtsGuild #AnaBrazaityte #TrussAndOre #JewelryMaking #SustainableDesign #EthicalSourcing #BayAreaArtists #Craftsmanship #OhloneLand #CreativeJourney #JewelryGlossaryProject #MetalArtistsUnite #CCASanFrancisco #EcoFriendlyJewelry #GreenArtistry #LearnMetalArt #InspirationalTalks #ArtisticExpression #SustainableLiving #MakeItWithMetal #LoveForMetal #ArtAndSustainability #JewelryLovers #CaliforniaCrafting #SkillBuilding #RecycledMaterials #MetalsmithsCommunity #CreativeSustainability

Metal Arts Guild is proud to announce that Joe Sil

Metal Arts Guild is proud to announce that Joe Silvera ( of @silverajewelryschool ) is joining our presenter lineup for Metalsmithing Day 2024, held in collaboration with California College of the Arts ( @ccajmarts )!

JOE SILVERA and his wife Anat are founders of the Silvera Jewelry School. His classes provide a great foundation in the fundamental skills of jewelry, mixed with laughter and creativity.

Originally a fine arts major, Joe switched majors during college and graduated with a BFA in Metalsmithing in 1991. He then became an apprentice and went to work in the jewelry trade, first as a goldsmith, then as a wax carver. He sold his jewelry for decades at craft shows, galleries and shops. Joe has over 30 years of jewelry and teaching experience.

He is the author of the jewelry books, Soldering Made Simple: Easy Techniques for the Kitchen-Table Jeweler, which has sold over 45,000 copies, and Soldering Beyond the Basics.

Joe has also contributed articles to jewelry magazines and is a presenter on several jewelry dvds and online videos, including Soldering Made Simple and Soldering Beyond the Basics. Joe has been a guest on television shows like Beads, Baubles and Jewels and Jewel School.

His favorite technique is lost wax casting, with which he likes to carve detailed jewelry scale sculptures of animals, flowers and more.

We are so excited to hear about some sustainable practices from Joe, how about you? See you at Metalsmithing day! Follow the link in our bio for more information.

#MetalArtsGuild #MetalsmithingDay2024
#JoeSilvera #SilveraJewelrySchool #JewelrySkills #CreativityInMetalsmithing #JewelryEducation #SustainableJewelry #MetalsmithingWorkshop #LostWaxCasting #JewelryCraftsmanship #SilveraSchool #MetalsmithingCommunity #Craftsmanship #JewelryMaking #MetalsmithArtist #SolderingMadeSimple #BeyondTheBasics #JewelrySculptures #MetalsmithExperience #MetalArts #MetalsmithingSkills #JewelryBooks #JewelryMagazines #SustainableArt #MetalsmithingMasterclass #ArtisanJewelry #JewelryTeaching #MetalsmithingEvent #JewelryInnovation

🌟 Exciting News for Metalsmithing Day! 🔨 We

🌟 Exciting News for Metalsmithing Day! 🔨 We are delighted to announce Alexandra Hart ( @alexandrahartmfa ) our esteemed presenter for The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild's event at the California College of the Arts campus! 🎨 Join us on March 31st, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm, as we delve into the world of sustainability and ethical metalsmithing. 🌍

🔗 About Alexandra Hart:
🔨 Metals artist and designer goldsmith
🌿 Advocate and activist for social and environmental ethics
🌺 Celebrates the beauty of natural forms and materials
🌱 Champions evolution in the natural world
📜 Background includes an MFA in metalsmithing
💍 Designed for Karl Lagerfeld and Givenchy fashion jewelry
🔧 German-style master goldsmithing for Barbara Heinrich Studio
🌟 Achieves synergy among artistic inspiration, high design, and skillful craftsmanship

🌍 Alexandra's Commitment:
In every way, she strives to reduce her own impact on the planet. From personal choices to non-profit leadership, she has served as the former President of WJA San Diego, former President and then Executive Director of Ethical Metalsmiths, and Board Director of Compassion for African Villages. As a Rotarian, teacher, and mentor of teenage girls, she lives in service for the greater good. 💚

📍Event Details:
📅 Date: March 31st, 2024
🕙 Time: 10 am - 5 pm
📍Location: California College of the Arts campus, 1118 8th Street, San Francisco, CA

Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and forging a sustainable future in metalsmithing! For more details, follow the link in our bio.

🌈 #MetalsmithingDay #SustainabilityInArt #AlexandraHart #EthicalMetalsmiths #CraftingTheFuture #CaliforniaCollegeOfTheArts #SFMetalArtsGuild #ArtisticSynergy #NaturalMaterials #EnvironmentalEthics #MetalArtistry #ServiceForGood #SocialActivism #March31Event #SanFranciscoArtScene #InspirationInMetals #ArtAndCraftsmanship #InnovativeDesigns #GreenLiving #ForTheGreaterGood #LoveForOurPlanet #CreativeSustainability #EmpowerThroughArt #EducationInMetalCraft #ArtistsForChange 🌟

Repost from @snagmetalsmith - Artist Opportunity:

Repost from @snagmetalsmith - Artist Opportunity: American Craft Council’s Emerging Artists Cohort
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Apply by March 15 to join the Emerging Artists Cohort, a three-month program that cultivates the next steps for independent craft artists to advance their professional practices. The program will support 11 innovative artists early in their careers who expand craft boundaries and challenge us to new perspectives.
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Participants can look forward to:
✨ Workshops, presentations, coaching, and conversations
✨ Opportunities to connect with established industry leaders from various craft sectors including gallerists, curators, marketplace artists, exhibiting artists, social practice artists, and designer
✨ $10,000 accelerator grant upon completion of the program
✨ Ongoing support and peer connections through monthly meetings and an online communication platform via Slack
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Learn more and apply by visiting @craftcouncil

We recently checking in with former Metal Arts Gui

We recently checking in with former Metal Arts Guild President Alison Antelman ( @aantelman ) to see what's new with her work and what she is excited about in 2024.

"Now that 2023 is put to bed, and the anticipation of traveling to shows and creating new jewelry fills my mind, I await a variety of opportunities. All my art fair applications are in, I’ve already taught Custom Clasps online in January, I’m finishing up some new pieces and excited to start others, my work is in a gallery called Sun & Dust on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, Artful Home the online gallery has requested a pair of earrings for potential use in their print catalogue and I’ll exhibit again this year at the Santa Fe Artist Market beginning in late March. The extending daylight hours and everything I've set in motion awaits their blooms for the year."

The featured image is Square Arch. Here's more about it in Alison's words: "Necklace: Square Arch, part of my newest collection called Architectural Layers is made with a series of fold-formed hollow pods in varied configurations joined with Gem Silica in quartz, cabochons, a stalactite slice and druzy, natural surface black jade, faceted tourmaline and black and white diamonds."

The final photo is of the gorgeous box clasp for Alison's Mini Metro Bracelet. Here's more about it in her words: "My newest Mini-metro Bracelet is set with aquamarine, sapphires and diamonds. This bracelet took about four months to fabricate as each pod is individually formed, soldered and hinged in groups of three. The box clasp is also hand fabricated, as shown in the images."

Thanks Alison! If you have interest in Alison's work, check it out at @aantelman. Consider joining MAG today and donating your time as a board member by following the link in our bio!

#AlisonAntelmanArt #MetalArtsGuild #JewelryDesign #Jewelry #ArtFairSeason #Necklace #ArchitecturalLayers #diamonds #CustomClasps #SantaFeGallery #SunAndDustGallery #SantaFeArtistMarket #MiniMetroBracelet #AquamarineJewelry
#SapphireBracelet #DiamondClasp
#JewelryInnovation #CreativeProcess
#Art #artistryinmetal #ContemporaryJewelry #jewelrylovers #artshowprep #handcraftedjewelry #gallery #metalworking

Metalsmithing Day is Sunday March 31, 2024! Come

Metalsmithing Day is Sunday March 31, 2024!

Come join MAG, CCA, and all local jewelers, metalsmiths, and metal-curious folks for MAG's Metalsmithing Day!
This is a great event where you can meet other artists, find out more about the field, and learn from lectures and demonstrations that run throughout the entire day!
Whether you are new to the field, a student, a professional, or a long time hobbyist, all are welcome. All ages are welcome. MAG and CCA are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse metalsmithing day experience for all.

We are busy at work gathering our presenters for both lectures and demonstrations around the topic of Sustainability! We will be looking at our field through the lens of personal, ethical, cultural, and studio practices and how they relate to us all being able to live and create in a sustainable way.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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