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Comment by emiko oye on September 7, 2012 at 7:22pm

This is an amazing opportunity to implement that project you've always wanted to do involving your community -- you can live anywhere, you just have to become a MAG member and make sure the project takes place or somehow involves the Bay Area. We look forward to seeing how big people can dream!

Comment by kelsey Simmen on September 7, 2012 at 1:42pm

DESCRIPTION: Think outwardly!  MAGgrant 2013 will be awarding $1000 toward a Community based project. This required element of Community Involvement, whether it be the MAG community, or the Bay Area community at large, can be the starting point of an unique vision. Think creatively!  The project could entail an exhibition, an event or happening, an exchange of communities/cities/artists, a publication, a class. MAG is open to all applicable and viable project ideas. The required element is Community involvement – whether it be the MAG community, or Bay Area community at large. The applicant must be a MAG member but does not have to reside in the Bay Area; however, the project must be actuated in the Bay Area by Oct 2013.  Any proposal submitted may be considered for future MAG programming/MAG Happenings. A MAG advisor will be assigned to winner to oversee progress of project. Documentation of the project’s process/progress will be expected. The recipient is required to make a presentation to the general membership on their project or their creative process after completion of the project. The presentation is intended to create a dialogue between members and to share experiences. The Guild will archive this presentation and will retain the right to use the presentation material at any future date. Recipients will make arrangements for the presentation with the selection committee after being notified of their award. Depending on the proposal chosen, MAG will lend administrative/promotional support as needed. ELIGIBILITY: The grant is open to all who are current or become current MAG members. Projects must have a focus on Community and be actuated in the Bay Area by 2013. APPLICATION: Download the MAGrant2013_application (Word document) @ http://metalartsguildsf.org/grant/ Applicants must submit a digital application including the following: Completed Application Form Current resumé Up to 5 images of artist’s work with Image Description List MAG membership is current, 2012 dues paid Email application to MAGrantSF@gmail.com TIMELINE: Oct 15, 2012, 11:59pm PST – Application submissions are due Dec 1, 2012 – Grant recipient will be announced Oct 2013 – Project must be completed/actuated

Comment by kelsey Simmen on February 13, 2012 at 2:50pm

MAG is organizing a group tour for the Margaret De Patta exhibit that's going on at the Oakland Museum. The tour is for Sunday, 2/26 at 11:00am. For more information on Margaret De Patta and the tour, go to the link. http://metalartsguildsf.org/category/events/

Admission is $16 per person, including a docent led tour. Margaret De Patta was one of the founding members of the Metal Arts Guild in San Francisco. Signup deadline has been extended till 2/22. Don't miss out, Margaret's designs are timeless and was considered one of the pioneers of craft art jewelry.

Comment by emiko oye on January 24, 2012 at 4:17pm

Thanks for joining us from CO, Jennifer! Yes, Forging Communities conference was definitely my dream team lineup come true! 

Comment by Jennifer Dewey on January 24, 2012 at 2:33pm

What a fantastic anniversary conference... and line-up of Rock Star Metal Artists!  So glad I made it a part of my trip to the West Coast this Fall! 

Comment by Ethical Metalsmiths on February 24, 2010 at 11:44am

Ethical Metalsmiths would like to join your group. Thanks, Christina