Society for Midwest Metalsmiths

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Society for Midwest Metalsmiths

A not-for-profit organization designed to promote, develop, educate and encourage individuals interested in metalsmithing by providing workshops, lectures, juried and non-juried exhibition opportunities. Membership open to all interested parties.

Website: http://www.midwest-metalsmiths.org
Members: 55
Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2012

Winners Announced for METAL Inclinations 2

Tomorrow October 31, 2010 you will be able to view the selections for Metal Inclinations 2 Exhibition, find out who the prize winners were, and enjoy looking at some fantastic jewelry creations.
http://smm-metalinclinations.org/gallery.htm

Discussion Forum

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Co:Operation Tableware

Started by Brigitte Martin Sep 2, 2010. 0 Replies

Metal Inclinations II

Started by Linda Lankford. Last reply by Kathryn Bowman Jun 28, 2010. 3 Replies

Photos of works accepted into the Member Only Exhibition

Started by Linda Lankford. Last reply by Dayne Sislen Sep 22, 2009. 3 Replies

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Comment by Deborrah Daher on March 20, 2012 at 1:22pm

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths (SMM) has awarded three $1,500 merit scholarships for the year 2011. A complimentary one-year membership to SMM for 2012 was also included with each award to expose students to the metal guild and its opportunities and support systems for practicing metalsmiths. 

 

SMM sent out 52 application packets to colleges and universities in its 12 state Midwest Region – North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.  15 entries were submitted (an almost 30% response!)

 

SMM is pleased to announce the 2011 recipients. Their work stood out among the high quality body of images that were submitted.

 

            Ysabel White, Kendall College of Art & Designs, Grand Rapids, Michigan

           

            Lindsay Fisher, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

 

            Shayna Egan, University of Illinois, Urbana, Urbana, Illinois

Comment by Deborrah Daher on November 4, 2011 at 9:39am

Jewelry to the Third Degree is coming up fast!  32 jewelry artists selling their work at SMM's member event held in partnership with Third Degree Glass Factory.  November 18 and 19, 2011

Comment by Mary Hallam Pearse on November 3, 2011 at 8:02pm

The SNAG Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking qualified candidates for the 2012 election. We are seeking your help in identifying potential nominees for one (1) President, two (2) members of the Board of Directors and one (1) member of the Nominations and Elections Committee.  

SNAG is an organization dedicated to furthering the field of jewelry and metalsmithing by supporting the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers, and metalsmiths.
Come be a part of this dynamic organization by devoting your time, energy, and ideas to lead this group forward and the jewelry/ metals field towards greater success.  SNAG leadership is created by the membership through this process.

Do you or someone you know have good communication skills, a breadth of experience and interest in assisting with this active organization?  

Nominations can be made directly to an NEC member or through the NEC webpage.
http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/Member_Area/Nominations__Elections/

NEC Chair, Mary Hallam Pearse
mpearse@uga.edu
Courtney Starrett
courtneystarrett@gmail.com
Kristi Kloss
ksquaredmetals@yahoo.com
 
If you would like to speak with someone that has direct knowledge of SNAG initiatives please contact NEC Chair, Mary Hallam Pearse at (706) 201-6140 or mpearse@uga.edu.

Comment by Dayne Sislen on July 8, 2011 at 2:54pm

SMM now has cool custom "Metalsmithing terms A-Z " tote bags and deluxe hats with logo for sale. Now accepting credit cards through PayPal.

See SMM tote bags and hats

Comment by Kay Adams on July 3, 2011 at 12:00pm

Congratulation to the winners of the 2011 Metal Inclination!  Awesome work by all!  DIY to those editing the site.  When clicking on the image Chao-Hsien Kuo's winning piece it went to Davina Romanski winning piece and Davina image did not work.  The website look great, though. 

k

Comment by Deborrah Daher on July 2, 2011 at 9:49am

Check it out - metalsmiths totes!

SMM Totes

Comment by Deborrah Daher on May 14, 2011 at 9:33am
Congrats to you both!
Comment by Wanaree Tanner on May 13, 2011 at 9:54pm
Woo hoo! Way to go!!
Comment by Linda Lankford on May 13, 2011 at 8:49pm
Congratulations to two members of the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths being chosen as Featured Artists on Crafthaus this week.  Kelly Robinson and Janice Ho.
Comment by Deborrah Daher on September 24, 2010 at 11:58am
Just got an updated link from AGTA for their online Source Directory - http://www.agta.org/info/agta-source-directory.html

You can search by name or product, etc. - handy!
 

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Deadline to apply: August 15, 2013

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