THE EXHIBIT WAS EXTENDED TO 1/10/22 AND IS NOW CLOSED
The Call for Artists is now closed for our next all member exhibition which opens on Dec 3, 2021 at the ZFolio Gallery in Monterey California. 25 artists have registered.
You must be logged in with your mbmag.org account to register for the exhibit + sale or join the wait list. Once you are logged in, come back to this page and refresh it to see the registration fields and email address for the wait list.
The title and theme of the upcoming exhibition is “Looking Ahead” and we are encouraging artists to create up to 2 new art jewelry or small sculpture pieces (maximum 2.5″ height). Your submitted art must showcase metalwork in techniques of your choosing. The theme, “Looking Ahead” may be interpreted as you wish.
Artists may submit up to TWO pieces of work.
The materials preferred by the gallery are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (ZFolio Gallery 50%, Artist 50%).
Artists will provide an inventory of their work (using the online Labels and Records form) and will also supply a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the Artist’s Book which is on display at the gallery. The gallery staff uses this book to help inform potential customers about each piece and the associated artist. We are always impressed by how much the gallery staff knows about each piece and each artist. Turn in your printed Statement/Biography sheet(s) when you give your artist to the show organizers or gallery team.
All entrants will receive additional information via email.
ZFolio has an online presence www.zfolio.com and an instagram presence via @zfolio
Please do not contact the gallery directly unless you are dropping off or picking up your art.
We look forward to working with you, Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes Exhibit Coordinators
If this is your first time exhibiting and you have questions, send us an email and we will answer your questions. If you need to coordinate delivery and pickup of your artwork from outside Aptos and Monterey, contact us to discuss. Note that MBMAG does not pay for shipping of artwork to or from the artist.
Art in the exhibit covered a wide range of forms and metalsmith techniques and included everything from necklaces to hairpins to a sculpture with a motorcycle brake rotor and a pinion gear. Our artists handmade one-of-a-kind pieces for everyone to enjoy.
IMPORTANT DATES
February 28, 2021
Registration start date. Registration is now closed
June 18, 2021
Registration end date. Registration is now closed
July 2, 2021
Photos of your artwork and “Labels and Records” forms for your artwork were due if photos were to be considered for inclusion on the exhibition postcard
July 12, 2021
“Labels and Records” forms are all now due
August 7, 2021
Deliver your artwork in at the Farm Bakery Cafe, Aptos, CA from 1 – 3pm
August 8, 2021
Deliver your artwork at Paris Bakery, Monterey, CA from 1 – 3pm
August 25, 2021
Exhibition opens
October 3, 2021
Exhibition closes. Artwork pickup date at PVArts Gallery from 5 – 7 pm
“Reflections” Exhibition and Sale at Pajaro Valley Arts in Watsonville California
Artist Bio and Artist Statement
Create an artist biography and an artist statement and print them (2 pages maximum). Deliver the printed page(s) with your artwork when you deliver it to the exhibit team.
“Reflections” . . . an unhurried consideration of something recalled to the mind.
The title and theme of the upcoming exhibition is “Reflections”. We encouraged artists to create up to 3 new narrative or story-telling works based on the theme of “Reflections”. All submitted art showcases metalwork in a variety of techniques and forms.
As part of the exhibition, the Pajaro Valley Arts center gallery will also sell member’s art in their gift shop area. In our previous gallery exhibit and sale, many members had successful gallery gift shop sales.
I’ve signed up, what’s next?
When you know what pieces of art you are entering into the exhibition, fill out both online forms to submit your pieces. Yes, online forms are new this year! The online forms save you work of having to fill out, print, scan, and email because the forms automatically email the exhibition team your submissions. Note that both forms are required.
Links to the form pages are below. The two pages include instructions, examples of the Labels and Records Form as a downloadable / viewable PDF, and a PDF version of the PVA Loan Agreement for you to view before you fill out that form online.
The forms are due by 7/2/21 if you wish your images to be considered for inclusion on the postcard. The final due date for all forms from all participating artists is 7/12/21
Please let Toni Danzig, tonidan@comcast.net, know if you are interested in helping. Your participation is appreciated. Below are the current project team leaders for the exhibition:
Entry Form, Photo and IT Support – Pat Evans & Toni Danzig Education Displays – Pat Evans Exhibit Installation – Toni Danzig Recruitment of Sponsors – Project leader needed Gift Shop Area Organization – Marylou Forrest & Jim Turner Marketing & Music – Margie Moran and Ron Baldwin Moving of Cases and Vitrines – Courtney Scruggs
Allmembers were encouraged to participate. If this is your first time exhibiting and you have questions, send us an email and we will answer your questions. If you need to coordinate delivery and pickup of your artwork from outside Santa Cruz and Monterey, contact us to discuss. Note that MBMAG does not pay for shipping of artwork to or from the artist.
Artwork for Sale PVA staff will assist customers to the gallery using the information we supply during the artwork submission process. The gallery requires the following ratio of pieces that are For Sale and Not For Sale (NFS): If you enter 1 piece, it must be for sale. If you enter 2 pieces, at least one of those pieces must be for sale. If you enter 3 pieces, at least 2 pieces must be for sale and the third can be NFS.
Membership in PVA is optional, but encouraged. See:pvarts.org to join For items that sell in the “gift shop” area of the gallery, PVA will take 30% if you are a member of PVA or 45% if you are a PVA non-member. Work should be priced accordingly.
Exhibition Plus Sale: The gift area was very successful the last time MBMAG had an exhibition and sale at Pajaro Valley Arts. Show participants may put up to 5 pieces total in the gallery gift shop area. Work must be priced at $200.00 or less. As items are sold you may replace them.
“Reflections” Exhibition & Sale at Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery
Our next all member exhibition will begin this summer at the Pajaro Valley Arts center gallery in Watsonville California.
All artists are welcome, if you aren’t yet a member of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild, you are welcome to join from wherever you are in the world.
The theme of the upcoming exhibition is “Reflections” and we are encouraging artists to create 3 new narrative works based on the theme of “Reflections”. More details about the theme, dates for show registration, and more are to come in March 2021.
As part of the exhibition, the Pajaro Valley Arts center gallery will also sell member’s art in their gift shop area. In our previous gallery exhibit and sale, many members had successful gift shop sales.
All members are encouraged to participate. Continue reading for more details.
The Guild had a successful exhibit at the PVA in 2017, and PVA has invited us back. We will accept up to three pieces per artist, and sculpture is encouraged. The theme of the exhibit, “Reflections”, can be used as a stepping off place for your work and can be interpreted as you see fit.
Exhibit entry fee to MBMAG is $35. You must be a current member of MBMAG to enter, but you may join at any time from anywhere.
Membership in PVA is optional, but encouraged. See:pvarts.org/ For items that sell in the “gift shop” area of the gallery, PVA will take 30% if you are a member of PVA or 45% if you are a PVA non-member.
Plus: The gift area was very successful last time. Show participants may put up to 5 pieces. Work should have a value of $100.00 or less. As items are sold you may replace them.
We are looking for volunteers to work on this exhibit. Please let Toni Danzig, tonidan@comcast.net, know if you are interested in helping. Your participation is appreciated. These are the current project team leaders for the exhibition:
Entry form, photo and IT Support – Pat Evans & Toni Danzig Education Displays – Pat Evans Exhibit Installation – Toni Danzig Recruitment of sponsors – project leader needed. Gift area organization – Marylou Forrest & Jim Turner Marketing & Music – Margie Moran and Ron Baldwin Moving of cases and vitrines – Courtney Scruggs
Reception Sunday, December 8, 2019 4-6 pm. Exhibit from December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
ZFolio 750 Cannery Row, Suite 112 Monterey, CA 93940
More than 25 members are exhibiting their work this year! ZFolio is located on Cannery Row and is a short walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Check it out, amazing work! Maybe we will see your work next year?
December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Reception: December 8, 2019 Registration Opens September 1 through October 25, 2019
Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is pleased to present a gallery exhibition opportunity this fall. ZFolio is one of MBMAG’s favorite places to exhibit – beautiful setting, knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Schedule:
Call for Entry: Opens Sept. 1st, and closes Oct. 25th.
Oct. 25th: Delivery of work to Zfolio for those who want their work considered for the postcard – Zfolio will photograph and select work for postcard.
Sunday, Nov. 17th: Records and Labels due.
Saturday, Nov. 30th: collect work in Santa Cruz area. Sunday Dec. 1st collect work in Monterey area.
Artists may submit up to three pieces of work. The materials preferred are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials. Artists will provide an inventory of their work, photos and bios for an Artist’s Book.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (ZFolio Gallery 50%, Artist 50%). Please do not contact the gallery directly. The theme, “Back to the Future” may be interpreted as you wish. All entrants will receive additional information.
The entry fee is $25.00. Entry fees are non-refundable and you must be a current MBMAG member. Membership sign up on or after Oct. 15th gives you membership through 12/31/2020.
WATER | METAL All Member Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Art League July 19 – Sept 15, 2019
The Guild is co-exhibiting with
the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society.
Small sculpture and artisan jewelry are featured in up to three pieces from each artist are on exhibit and for sale. Each piece of handmade art showcases metalsmith techniques which range from casting, enamel, fabrication, chasing and repousse, to handmade chains, and more….
Exhibit coordinators: Annette Nemes and Toni Danzig
WATER | METAL At the Santa Cruz Art League from July 19th to Sept 15, 2019 Registration open through June 15, 2019
This is a CALL FOR ARTISTS to participate in an exhibit from July 19 – Sept 15, 2019.
The Guild is co-exhibiting with the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society.
Up to three pieces will be accepted. Art must showcase metalwork. Techniques can range from casting, enamel, fabrication, chase and repousse, chain, etc. Small sculpture is encouraged.
Fee: $40.00 You must be a member of MBMAG to register. The Santa Cruz Art League will require 40% of sales, 35% if artist is also a Santa Cruz Art League member.
Please sign up now in order to secure a place in the exhibit. Entry will close on June 15th. Records and labels will be due July 1st –> forms will be sent out to you via email.
If you have photos of work that you would like to have considered for inclusion in advertising, please submit before June 15th to Toni Danzig/=.
Sign up now – this will be fun summer exhibit. Exhibit coordinators: Annette Nemes and Toni Danzig
Important Dates:
Sunday, July 7th – Records and Labels due. Send to Toni Danzig.
Saturday July 13th – 1:00 – 4:00 collect artwork at The Farm Bakery and Cafe, Aptos, CA
Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th – set up exhibit. We need help with this, please see below.
Friday, July 19th – exhibit opens
Friday, August 2nd – First Friday reception
Friday, Sept. 6th – First Friday reception
Sunday, Sept. 15th – Exhibit closes.
Monday, Sept. 16th take down exhibit. We need help with this, please see below.
The Board of MBMAG and the Vargas Gallery at Mission College invite current and new members of the Guild to submit work for a juried exhibition.
Title: “Autumn Selections”
Exhibit Dates: Saturday, Sept. 15th through Wednesday, October 31st
Jurors: Lynda Watson and Albion Smith
Director of the Gallery and Curator of the Exhibit: Lynne Todaro
Entry Fee $25.00 (non-refundable)
Entry fees due by August 15
Criteria:
Up to three pieces may be entered for consideration. Metal should be the primary material. Copper, silver, gold acceptable. A maximum of 50 works will be accepted.
Jewelry and sculpture will be accepted. For large sculpture pieces please contact Annette Nemes or Toni Danzig
Applicants may submit their work for sale or NFS (not for sale)
All sales will be between buyer and artist directly.
To have work considered for use in advertising, digital photos must be received by Aug. 1st.
All work will be collected on Sept. 1st (Santa Cruz area) and Sept. 2nd. (Monterey area) accompanied by records and labels.
You will be notified of your acceptance/ non-acceptance by email on September 10.
Work will be judged anonymously.
Reception at the Gallery will be in the afternoon on Sept. 15th
Winter Abundance at ZFolio Gallery in Monterey, CA December 1, 2017 – January 3, 2018 Artists Opening Reception: December 3, 2017
Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is pleased to present a gallery exhibition opportunity this fall, from December 1st to January 3rd. ZFolio has become one of MBMAG’s favorite places to exhibit – beautiful setting, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Perfect gift-giving season as well. The call for artists has been extended to Nov 5th.
Call for Entry: Opens Sept. 1 and closes Nov. 5th.
Thurs., Oct 12th and Friday, Oct. 13th, (First Collection) collect and inventory work for photographing by ZFolio.
Mon. Oct. 16th – deliver work to ZFolio for postcard – ZFolio will photograph and select work for postcard.
Nov. 23rd, 24th and 25th – (Second collection) Work is collected in Santa Cruz and Monterey, inventoried and checked. Work submitted at this time will not be eligible for photography by ZFolio, nor for possible selection for the postcard.
Nov. 28th deliver work to ZFolio
Dec. 1st, Show opens
Dec. 3rd, Reception
Jan 3rd, Show closes
Jan. 5th Work returned to artists
Artists may submit up to three pieces of work that have not been exhibited before. The materials preferred are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials. Artists will provide an inventory of their work, photos and bios for an Artist’s Book.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (ZFolio Gallery, 50% artist/ 50%) We will gather work at collection points in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Please do not contact the gallery directly. The theme, “Winter Abundance”, may be interpreted as you wish. All entrants will receive additional information.
The entry fee is $25. Entry fees are nonrefundable and you must be a current MBMAG member. ZFolio Gallery has an online presence. See ZFolio at: www.zfolio.com
Looking forward to working with you. Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes, Exhibit Coordinators.
Upcoming Exhibit:Winter Abundance at ZFolio Gallery in Monterey, CA December 1, 2017 – January 3, 2018 Reception: December 3, 2017 Registration Opens September 1, 2017
Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is pleased to present a gallery exhibition opportunity this fall, from December 1st to January 3rd. ZFolio has become one of MBMAG’s favorite places to exhibit – beautiful setting, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Perfect gift-giving season as well.
Schedule:
Call for Entry: Opens Sept. 1 and closes Oct. 18th.
Thurs., Oct 12th and Friday, Oct. 13th, (First Collection) collect and inventory work for photographing by ZFolio.
Mon. Oct. 16th – deliver work to ZFolio for postcard – ZFolio will photograph and select work for postcard.
Nov. 23rd, 24th and 25th – (Second collection) Work is collected in Santa Cruz and Monterey, inventoried and checked. Work submitted at this time will not be eligible for photography by ZFolio, nor for possible selection for the postcard.
Nov. 28th deliver work to ZFolio
Dec. 1st, Show opens
Dec. 3rd, Reception
Jan 3rd, Show closes
Jan. 5th Work returned to artists
Artists may submit up to three pieces of work that have not been exhibited before. The materials preferred are silver and gold with a minor amount of inclusions of gems, stones or other materials. Artists will provide an inventory of their work, photos and bios for an Artist’s Book.
All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (ZFolio Gallery, 50% artist/ 50%) We will gather work at collection points in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Please do not contact the gallery directly. The theme, “Winter Abundance”, may be interpreted as you wish. All entrants will receive additional information.
The entry fee is $25. Entry fees are nonrefundable and you must be a current MBMAG member. ZFolio Gallery has an online presence. See ZFolio at: www.zfolio.com
Looking forward to working with you. Toni Danzig and Annette Nemes, Exhibit Coordinators.