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Natural Progressions: Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild at Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art

                   Top: Amplification Horn by Lydia Tjioe Hall                    Middle:Curve Pin by Carol Webb                    Bottom:Wenge Pendant by Nancy Finley Natural Progressions: Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild Member Christmas show at  Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art Artist Reception  [...]

Call for Artists – Made with Love 2012

Call for artists to exhibit in a gallery show Made With Love at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola, CA for the entire month of February 2012 For the second year, Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild (MBMAG) is excited to present a gallery exhibition opportunity at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola this February 2012. This is [...]

Call for Artists: 2 Shows Fall 2011

The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild announces a call for artists to exhibit in two gallery shows Natural Progressions at the Lireille Gallery in Oakland CA November 21, 2011 – January 7, 2012 (Reception: December 2, 2011) & Sacred Geometry and Beyond at the Z Folio Gallery in Monterey, CA November 2, 2011 – January [...]

Made with Love

A Valentines Jewelry show case with unique work by artists of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild, February 1 – 28, 2011 at Many Hands Gallery, Capitola.

Talented artists of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts guild have passionately created a wide selection of high quality jewelry and metal objects.

Metals Movement IV

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild presents Metals Movement IV on Saturday Nov. 27th and Sun Nov. 28th, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Hand-crafted jewelry, small sculpture and metal work by renowned Monterey Bay Artists.  Artists from Santa Cruz to Monterey will display their work [...]

Sanctuary: Metal Arts of Monterey Bay

(A showcase of unique work by 40 outstanding jewelers and metal artists of the Central Coast on display at the Pacific Grove Art Center from October 29-December 16, 2010.  Free admission.  Artist Reception October 29 from 7 to 9pm.) When inspiration strikes, some artists reach, not for canvas and paint, but for silver, copper and a torch. A new exhibit [...]

Sanctuary – Fall 2010 at PG Art Center

We need volunteers for the Pacific Grove Art Center exhibition: Sanctuary, Metal Arts of Monterey Bay, scheduled for October  29, through December 16, 2010. It is requested that you volunteer to help with the exhibition, in order to make it a success. Below is a list of positions which need to be filled.  Many jobs [...]

Thomas Mann at MPC – Aug 7, 2009

Thomas Mann, Visiting Artist
Friday, August 7 – 5:30pm to 9pm, Cost: $10, RSVP: rsvp@mbmag.org
Sam Karas Room, Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Reception 5:00pm, Lecture and Visual Presentation 6:30pm, Trunk Show and Book Signing 7:30pm
Website Link: http://www.thomasmann.com/explore.htm

MPC Spring Jewelry Sale – May 5-7, 2009

Several MBMAG members are participating in this sale, come get something beautiful and original for Mom, and for yourself!

Metals Movement III

Visit members of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild for the third annual holiday sale of handcrafted jewelry & metalwork at the Santa Cruz Art League SCAL location: 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA dates / hours: November 29-30, 2008 from 11 AM to 5 PM Artist demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday! Saturday, November 29, 2008 [...]

Open Studios 2008 | Santa Cruz

The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios Art Tour takes place the first three weekends in October. From the redwoods to the sea, thousands of art enthusiasts visit with artists in their studios to see the creative process at work. The Open Studios Art Tour is a self-guided tour with 300 studios open [...]

Artists Studio Tour 2008 | Monterey County

In conjunction with the Monterey County Artists Studio Tours, the Jody Royee Gallery is showcasing the unique, handmade jewelry by three local metal artists. Treat yourself to an exciting experience viewing the jewelry of Sherry Cordova, Fran Grinels, and Daria Salus, all at one handicap accessible stop. The Jody Royee Gallery is a local gallery [...]

Key Dates – EiM 2008

Key Dates: “Expressions in Metal” Pacific Grove Art Center Oct 24 – Dec 11, 2008 September 5 – Deadline for: Registration Form & Fee (postmarked) ASAP – Digital Images for Press Release (now for magazines or later for newspapers) Aug 15th – Digital images for postcard Submit one to three images of the work that [...]

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Expressions in Metal

Expressions in Metal Photo Album Forms & Info: Key Dates Entry Form Basic Info Photos Membership Brochure Expressions in Metal Pacific Grove Art Center, Fall 2008 THE PACIFIC GROVE ART CENTER presents Expressions in Metal: New Work by 45 members of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild (MBMAG), from October 24 to December 11, 2008 [...]

Metals in Motion – March 2, 2008

The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild and the Collectors Gallery of the Oakland Museum of California present: Metals in Motion A showcase of unique work by over 50 outstanding jewelers and metal artists from Big Sur to Santa Cruz on display from March 2 – April 20, 2008 Reception March 8, 2008, 2 p.m. to [...]

Metals In Motion 2008 – Press Release

Metals in Motion 2008 Excerpt: Santa Cruz, CA – December 17, 2007 – Treat yourself to a unique experience viewing the work of over 50 studio jewelers, metal artists and sculptors of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild. Talented artists from Big Sur to Santa Cruz showcase their work in “Metals in Motion” at the [...]

MiM 2008 Deadline Extended to Nov 9

Metals in Motion 2008, Collector’s Gallery at the Oakland MuseumThe postmark deadline for the show entry form and payment has been extended to November 9, 2007. The Theme The door is wide open for creative interpretations of the theme “Metals in Motion”. Kinetic pieces are welcome, yet not required. Does your piece remind you of [...]

MPC Winter Jewelry Sale – Dec 4-6, 2007

Monterey Peninsula College Metal Arts Department Annual winter Jewelry Sale what: Annual sale of work by current students in the Metal Arts program at MPC. Why not start your holiday shopping here? Beautiful, original pieces by up and coming artists are available at very reasonable prices. As always, profits from the sale go toward the [...]

The Metals Movement – Dec 1-2, 2007

Participating artists include:Stephanie “Stepho” Adams, Sandra Bradshaw, Gigi Gruber, Lynn Guenther, Ina Hohensee, Tim Krehbiel, Nancy Moore, Kay Morrison, Albion Smith, Daria Salus, Laurie Tholen Pictured above: “Silver Spur” anemone pendant, Stephanie “Stepho” Adams “Mermaid Earrings”, Lynn Guenther, Chalice, Albion Smith Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild member demonstrating metal-smithing technique

MBMAG Meeting – Nov 5, 2007

what: Guild elections for 2007-2008 Board of Directors *who: Theresa Lovering-Brown – Sabbatical slideshow and presentation Cynthia Rand-Thompson – New Guild website walk-through where & when: Cabrillo College, room 615, time 6:30 * If you are a member, and are unable to attend, use the Nominations ballot in the Member Area. (Room 615 is in [...]

Metals in Motion – Entry Deadline Nov 1

MBMAG and the Collectors Gallery of the Oakland Museum of California are teaming up for a six week show highlighting new works by MBMAG member artists. Featuring Kinetic pieces, or artwork where motion is interpreted through abstract compositions or narrative icons. The door is wide open for creative interpretations of the theme “Metals in Motion”. [...]

Open Studios Art Tour – October 2007

Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2007 First three weekends in October, 11 AM to 6 PM Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour 2007 web site

Metals in Motion Opens March 2, 2008

Press Release Media contact: Sherry Cordova; Exhibit Coordinator, Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild Phone: 408.732.3641 email: mim@mbmag.org The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild and the Collectors Gallery of the Oakland Museum of California present: Metals in Motion A showcase of unique work by over 50 outstanding jewelers and metal artists from Big Sur to Santa [...]

YUMA Symposium 2007

During Dawn Nakanishi’s amazing sabbatical opening I was asked by one of our members about Yuma, “What is Yuma like?” I joke that what happens in Yuma stays in Yuma, but the truth for me is that the preparation, the actual experiences, and the in-between Yuma times… I still have a portion of the Yuma [...]

The 2007 SNAG Conference

“Directions Unknown” Looking Forward, Learning from History Hosted by the Metal Museum June 13-16, 2007 The Peabody Hotel Downtown Memphis, TN Once again, their website: http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/SNAG_Conferences/Current.aspx, will be your one-stop-shopping source for all conference details, including online registration. The latest information will be posted right here in the coming months, so check back often as [...]

Call for Entries: Lark Books

500 Pendants & Lockets Elizabeth Shypertt & Mike Holmes, Jurors Lark Books is accepting entries for 500 Pendants & Lockets. We seek high-quality images of contemporary studio jewelry handmade by artists from around the globe. All suspended ornaments, from the symbolic and purposeful (amulets, talismans, and charms) to the purely decorative will be considered. Diverse [...]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Artists Equity Studio Tour

The 18th Annual Monterey County Artists Equity Studio Tour 2007 will be held Sept. 8 and 9, 2007 from 10am till 5pm. The opening will be at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Sept. 7, 2007 from 7pm to 9pm. For forms and information you can go to www.artists-equity.org

BEJEWELED Demos Needed

Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th, from 12-5 We need 2 more demonstrators to join Jack DaSilva, Angela Gleason, Dawn Nakanishi, Theresa Vu, Jose Santana, Laurie Tholen and Lynn Guenther. If any guild members are interested they should call Lynn Guenther.

Opportunity Knocks

MBMAG Booth Santa Cruz Civic Center, May 20th MBMAG has an opportunity to work a booth in Santa Cruz at the Civic Auditorium on May 20th. It would be a great chance for public outreach… Maybe get a few new members? We need volunteers to hang out for the day. We will set up a [...]

MPC Spring Jewelry Sale

MAY 1, 2, & 3 After a record setting Holiday sale, MPC hopes to break another record. Be a part! Deadline for sign ups is April 1st. Email Karen Pfeiffer, for questions and current guidelines.

MBMAG at the Collector’s Gallery of the Oakland Museum

The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild exhibit at The Collector’s Gallery of the Oakland Museum is a strong representation of the talents and versatility of the Guild membership. There are dramatic sculptural pieces, and an impressive variety of beautifully crafted jewelry. Prior to the well attended opening reception, Rose Sellery, Wendy Ballen and Angela Gleason [...]

Andy Cooperman Workshop A Valuable Opportunity

By Patty Reilly In a few weeks, MBMAG members will have the opportunity to take a workshop from writer, educator, and master metal smith, Andy Cooperman, who is one of the top artists in our field. According to a recent article in Art Jewelry magazine (Jan. 2007), Andy Cooperman creates dense microcosms from metal, stone, [...]

Help Wanted

If anyone would like to work with me on the next couple of newsletters and then take over, I could really use the help. My husband will be retiring and our time on the West Coast will be gone before I know it. I would like this to be a smooth transition for this wonderful [...]