Current and Upcoming Events

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

  • Knew Concepts Factory Tour

    Knew Concepts Factory Tour

    KNEW CONCEPTS has invited MBMAG members for a factory tour at their new location in Watsonville, California. Register now for FREE to be one of the of 30 people!

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  • Welcome new 2023 MBMAG board members

    Welcome new 2023 MBMAG board members

    Introducing two new members to the 2023 guild board. We happily welcome Josh Stender as the guild VP and Kay Morrison as a Member at Large on the board.

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  • Help Guide the Guild

    Help Guide the Guild

    Curious about what is coming up for the guild? Would you like to give your ideas and opinions to the board directly? Would you like to help with upcoming events? Would you like to help guide the guild? All members are welcome to join us at a board meeting

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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.

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