a Winter Jewelry Exhibition
@
ZFolio Gallery
Final day to register is Nov 10, 2025
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All artwork details are DUE by November 10, 2025
Exhibition Dates: Nov 28th – Jan 4th
Location: ZFolio Gallery, 750 Cannery Row, Monterey
MBMAG invites metal and jewelry artists to submit work for our annual winter exhibition, Inspired. Held at ZFolio Gallery in Monterey, this non-juried show celebrates the creative impulse through intimate, jewelry-scale works in metal. Artists are encouraged to explore the idea of inspiration — what sparks your creativity? How does your subject matter, process, or materials give form to your artistic voice?
For complete guidelines, please refer to the prospectus.
Includes drop-off instructions, shipping info, and more
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to MBMAG members (limited to the first 30 artists to register)
- All levels welcome!
- Pieces must be made up of at least 80% of provided materials kit
- $25 fee for up to 3 pieces (The entry fee is non-refundable)
- No jurying or images required to participate
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EXHIBIT OVERVIEW
The guild, in collaboration with ZFolio Gallery, creates printed and online postcards which will be provided at no extra cost to participating artists.
ZFolio Gallery Monterey is located in the high foot traffic shopping area of Cannery Row, steps away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is one of the guild’s favorite places to share our members’ art.
KEY DATES & ACTIONS DUE
NOW – Nov 10, 2025 (Mon)
Register to participate in Inspired
& Submit show entry details online using the online form link you will receive via email.
Oct 27, 2025 (Mon)
Deadline to submit images considered for marketing materials.
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
1 – 3 pm
Artwork drop off at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
Nov 24, 2025 (Mon)
11 am
Monterey area artists drop artwork off at ZFolio Gallery, Monterey, CA
Nov 28, 2025 (Fri)
Exhibition opens
Nov 30, 2025 (Sun)
4 pm
Artists Opening Reception
Jan 4, 2025 (Sun)
Exhibition Closes
Jan 5, 2026 (Mon)
11 am
Monterey area artists pick up any unsold artwork in-person at ZFolio Gallery
Jan 11, 2026 (Sun)
1 – 3 pm
Any unsold artwork returned to artists at The Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA
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