Jewelry by Courtney Scruggs
Sunday February 16, 2020 from 10 am to 5 pm
Upper end of Pacific, near Bookshop Santa Cruz
WhatKnot Studios at Santa Cruz Farmers Market
Albion Smith Games of Thrones Ring Workshop
May 1-3, 2020 (Friday-Sunday, 9:30-4:30 pm) at the Mendocino Art Center. Cancelled
Zoom Video of “Using Instagram to Sell Your Art with Nicole Ringgold”
The video of this Zoom meeting on July 27, 2020, is now available. This video is available for members only.
Using Instagram to Sell Your Art with Nicole Ringgold, July 27, 2020
FREE to MBMAG Members
Monday July 27, 2020 at 4 pm via Zoom
Preregistration required.
Space limited to 99 participants.
MBMAG members can see the video of this presentation here
Last week’s fantastic presentation on Social Media for Artists was a great introduction to the world of selling on Social Media. Next we’ll dive into the world of Instagram as MBMAG presents another free Zoom event for members. Nicole will share her secrets for selling jewelry on Instagram. With 115,000 followers on her Instagram account, Nicole has shown that social media can indeed extend a jeweler’s reach.
The presentation will be held via Zoom. You must pre-register, and you must be a member of MBMAG to attend. Once you are registered, we will send you the link and password for the Zoom meeting. Our Zoom room is limited to 99 participants, plus Nicole. First come, first served!
You do not have to have attended the first presentation to enjoy this one, although we recommend that you read through the first presentation PowerPoint slides.
At ZFolio: Back to the Future
Reception Sunday, December 8, 2019 4-6 pm.
Exhibit from December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
ZFolio
750 Cannery Row, Suite 112
Monterey, CA 93940
More than 25 members are exhibiting their work this year! ZFolio is located on Cannery Row and is a short walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Check it out, amazing work! Maybe we will see your work next year?
Capturing the Ultimate Found Object: What do you do with a Dinosaur?
MBMAG Speaker Series: Bob Boscarelli
Friday Night Nov 9, 2018
7-9 pm
Creator Haven
41B Hangar Way, Watsonville
Bob will talk about finding the most complete Stegosaurus ever found and her epic journey to the London Natural History Museum. Take a peek into the fascinating world of paleontology!Free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided.
This event was held at Creator Haven, LLC, 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 from 7-9 pm. Light refreshments were served.
Lapidary Techniques: Demo, How to Start, and Stone Sale
November Speaker Series: Dave Duncan Lapidary Demo and Stone Sale
Friday Night Nov 15, 2019
7-9 pm
Creator Haven
41B Hangar Way, Watsonville
Dave Duncan is a long-time member of the Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society. He can often be found at their lapidary shop on Saturday mornings, making unique cabochons and helping newcomers to lapidary learn their way around the equipment.
Dave will give a demo of basic lapidary techniques, answer your questions about how to get started in lapidary work, and discuss essential equipment.
After his talk, Dave will have a selection of his best cabochons available for sale. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a pro and to add to your stash at the same time!
This event was held at Creator Haven, LLC, 41B Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA on Friday, Nov. 15 from 7-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Call for Artists: Back to the Future Exhibition
ZFolio Gallery in Monterey, CA
December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Reception: December 8, 2019
Registration Opens September 1 through October 25, 2019
Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is pleased to present a gallery exhibition opportunity this fall. ZFolio is one of MBMAG’s favorite places to exhibit – beautiful setting, knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Schedule:
Call for Entry: Opens Sept. 1st, and closes Oct. 25th.
Oct. 25th: Delivery of work to Zfolio for those who want their work considered for the postcard – Zfolio will photograph and select work for postcard.
Sunday, Nov. 17th: Records and Labels due.
Saturday, Nov. 30th: collect work in Santa Cruz area. Sunday Dec. 1st collect work in Monterey area.
Artists may submit up to three pieces of work. The materials preferred are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials. Artists will provide an inventory of their work, photos and bios for an Artist’s Book.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (ZFolio Gallery 50%, Artist 50%). Please do not contact the gallery directly. The theme, “Back to the Future” may be interpreted as you wish. All entrants will receive additional information.
The entry fee is $25.00. Entry fees are non-refundable and you must be a current MBMAG member. Membership sign up on or after Oct. 15th gives you membership through 12/31/2020.
Zfolio has an online presence www.zfolio.com.
We look forward to working with you. Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes, Exhibit Coordinators.
Water|Metal Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League
WATER | METAL All Member Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League July 19 – Sept 15, 2019
The Guild is co-exhibiting with the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society.
Small sculpture and artisan jewelry are featured in up to three pieces from each artist are on exhibit and for sale. Each piece of handmade art showcases metalsmith techniques which range from casting, enamel, fabrication, chasing and repousse, to handmade chains, and more….
Exhibit coordinators: Annette Nemes and Toni Danzig
Call for Artists: Water|Metal at the Santa Cruz Art League
The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is happy to announce our next show “Water|Metal” at the Santa Cruz Art League.
WATER | METAL
At the Santa Cruz Art League
from July 19th to Sept 15, 2019
Registration open through June 15, 2019
This is a CALL FOR ARTISTS to participate in an exhibit from July 19 – Sept 15, 2019.
The Guild is co-exhibiting with the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society.
Up to three pieces will be accepted. Art must showcase metalwork. Techniques
can range from casting, enamel, fabrication, chase and repousse, chain, etc. Small sculpture is encouraged.
Fee: $40.00
You must be a member of MBMAG to register.
The Santa Cruz Art League will require 40% of sales, 35% if artist is also a Santa Cruz Art League member.
Please sign up now in order to secure a place in the exhibit. Entry will close on
June 15th. Records and labels will be due July 1st –> forms will be sent out to you via email.
If you have photos of work that you would like to have considered for inclusion in
advertising, please submit before June 15th to Toni Danzig/=.
Sign up now – this will be fun summer exhibit.
Exhibit coordinators: Annette Nemes and Toni Danzig
Important Dates:
Sunday, July 7th – Records and Labels due. Send to Toni Danzig.
Saturday July 13th – 1:00 – 4:00 collect artwork at The Farm Bakery and Cafe, Aptos, CA
Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th – set up exhibit. We need help with this, please see below.
Friday, July 19th – exhibit opens
Friday, August 2nd – First Friday reception
Friday, Sept. 6th – First Friday reception
Sunday, Sept. 15th – Exhibit closes.
Monday, Sept. 16th take down exhibit. We need help with this, please see below.