Instruction, lectures, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, collaborations with other metal guilds and schools and colleges, community outreach, and more. —These are only some of the ways that MBMAG aspires to nurture the art of metalworking in the wider public. Our community of beginners, emerging artists, as well as world-class metal artists welcomes everyone who wishes to join the Guild.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
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emergence at rrevv gallery exhibition + sale
Come see locally made artwork by members of the guild at the emergence show at rrevv gallery on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz California. emergence exhibit + sale runs from July 1st – July 29th, 2022
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Save the Date! Upcoming embrace Exhibition
embrace exhibit + sale Nov 18, 2022 through Jan 4, 2023 at the ZFolio Monterey gallery. Check back for the exhibition guidelines and key dates for this all member show.
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Summer Party Sunday August 21, 2022
Join us at the summer party! Bring your own lunch and picnic chair to Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden during their annual “Sculpture Is” outdoor sculpture show. Sunday August 21, 1 – 4pm. Join us at noon to participate in, or just watch, the guild’s board meeting.
The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild (MBMAG) is a diverse guild comprised of artists, collectors, professional art educators, practitioners, gallerists, advocates, and new enthusiasts of metalsmithing. We welcome all people at all levels of experience and appreciation for making art in metal. We are based in the picturesque Monterey Bay area of California and our members live in many diverse locations. Everyone is welcome to join from wherever they live.
MEMBER BENEFITS
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Exhibitions
Metal Art Exhibitions
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Events
Metal Art Events
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Workshops
Beginning to advanced techniques
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Member Gallery
Each artist may create a personal member gallery on this website