Society for Midwest Metalsmiths

44 members

Description

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.
Comments Discussions Members

  • Kay Adams

    This is a great group of people and a great source of knowledge!

    May 18, 2009

  • Aimee A. Domash

    Linda...I couldn't agree with you more. Nanz is great at describing a process and the nitty gritty details. I learned a ton...great tips!!!!!
    Thx Nanz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jun 28, 2009

  • Kay Adams

    What time is the reception? I'll mark my calender.

    Jul 20, 2009

  • Aimee A. Domash

    Man...she always gets the good stuff!!! OKay...so she deserves it!!!!! I think Deborrah needs to do a demo on how she finishes her pieces. They always look soooooo "soft', for lack of a better word.
    Congrats Deborrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Jul 27, 2009

  • Dayne Sislen

    Has membership in Crafthaus helped anyone to make more customer contacts, or is it just to make contact with other jewelry artists?

    Aug 23, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    So far, I've gotten to see lots of other people's work (and vice versa), but have also made a new gallery contact here. I have not taken advantage of the shopping cart features, so cannot speak to how that's going...

    Aug 24, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    By the way - great job Aimee Domash, Adam Foster, and Robert Longyear! The Members Show looks wonderful.

    Aug 24, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    followed the link in the email about the photos from the members exhibit but don't see them...

    Sep 8, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    ps. is the Metal Inclinations2 show listed on this site under opportunities so others see it, too?

    Sep 8, 2009

  • Kelly (Robinson) Miller

    Thanks for putting together the photos from the SMM members exhibition.

    Sep 14, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    Sounds good - any chance I can take a quick look at your copy at our next meeting?

    Nov 4, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    Would love to see everyone this weekend at our 13th Annual INSPIRED HANDS, A Sale of Fine Craft - Lanie Kodner, Ellen Klamon and I are showing jewelry, along with the ceramic work of Susan Bostwick and Charity Davis-Woodard, plus Jill Hunter will be there with her beautiful hand-woven scarves. For more info: www.inspiredhands.info

    Nov 5, 2009

  • Deborrah Daher

    That's so great, Linda! I have to decide what to enter - never as much time as one thinks to finish the piece, and get an excellent photo of it.

    Feb 22, 2010

  • Ethical Metalsmiths

    Thanks for adding Ethical Metalsmiths to your group. Best, Christina

    Feb 24, 2010

  • Marlene True

    Congratulations to SNAG 2010 Raffle Winners...

    Grand Prize: 2 week workshop at Penland, Arrowmont or Haystack, + $200.
    courtesy of SNAG = Tom Muir

    First Prize: 'Transit Chair'
    courtesy of Boris Bally = Keeyoon Kang

    Second Prize: Registration for 2 at SNAG Seattle
    courtesy of SNAG = Brian Meek

    Third Prize: Disc cutter, centering die set, tumbler + shot, ultrasonic, & round bur set
    courtesy of Rio Grande = Robin Gordon

    Fourth Prize: Potter Hydraulic Press
    courtesy of Otto Frei = Richinda Brower

    Fifth Prize: $500 gift Certificate
    courtesy of Hauser & Miller = Renee Menard

    Sixth Prize: $250 Gift Certificate
    courtesy of Metalliferous = Callie Shevlin

    Seventh Prize: 4 German Hammers, set of 4 pliers, divider, gel patina courtesy Allcraft = Elizabeth Hadley

    Eighth Prize: Artist Statement writing by and
    courtesy of ArtBiz Coach Alyson Stanfield = Tom Muir

    Ninth Prize: Pyrometer and thermocouple
    courtesy Vcella Kilns = Timothy McMahon

    Tenth Prize: $50 Gift Certificate
    courtesy of Billanti Casting = Lynn DeCurtis

    Mar 15, 2010

  • Dayne Sislen

    Congratulations to the 50 selected artists for METAL Inclinations2. See the list of talented artists who will have their works featured and promoted for two full years.
    http://smm-metalinclinations.org/enter.htm

    Sep 1, 2010

  • Dayne Sislen

    This is the METAL Inclinations2 link for the complete list of selected artists:http://smm-metalinclinations.org/enter.htm

    Sep 1, 2010

  • Deborrah Daher

    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!

    Sep 24, 2010

  • Wanaree Tanner

    Woo hoo! Way to go!!

    May 13, 2011

  • Deborrah Daher

    Congrats to you both!

    May 14, 2011

  • Deborrah Daher

    Check it out - metalsmiths totes!

    SMM Totes

    Jul 2, 2011

  • Kay Adams

    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

    Jul 3, 2011

  • Dayne Sislen

    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

    Jul 8, 2011

  • Mary Hallam Pearse

    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.

    Nov 3, 2011

  • Deborrah Daher

    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

    Nov 4, 2011

  • Deborrah Daher

    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

    Mar 20, 2012

  • Deborrah Daher

    "Midwest Metalsmiths will award 3 $1,500 scholarships. The deadline for application is Feb. 1, 2014. http://www.midwest-metalsmiths.org"

    Jan 9, 2014