Call For Artists: Structure + Rhythm

The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild

announces a call for artists to exhibit in a gallery show

Structure + Rhythm

at the Z Folio Gallery in Monterey, CA

November 25, 2013 – January 6, 2014

Reception: Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 3 PM to 5 PM

Structure + Rhythm

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is excited to present a gallery exhibition opportunity this fall, from November to the beginning of January. See attached entry form. Many of our members have been looking for new exhibit opportunities, so not only is this an opportunity to enhance your resume, but also a chance to market work in a gallery setting.

All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commission to the gallery in mind. (Z Folio, 50% to artist/ 50% to gallery) We will gather work for the show at collection points here in Santa Cruz and Monterey, so you need not contact the gallery directly. The theme is listed above and may be interpreted as you wish.

Download, complete and return the Entry Form and your entry fee by August 19, 2013 (postmark).  Download a PDF copy of this announcement here.  All participants will receive additional information.

The MBMAG co-chairs are Helene Daniels and Pat Evans. Helene Daniels will process the entry forms. The entry fee is $25 for this show due no later than August 19, 2013. Entry fees are nonrefundable and you must be a paid-up MBMAG member. Additional information is on the attached entry form which is also available on the MBMAG website. This gallery has an online presence. See Z Folio at: ZFolio.com.

Looking forward to working with you all,

Helene and Pat

Made With Love 2013

Postcard image for the Made with Love metal art exhibition at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola California

MBMAG presents Made With Love

The third annual exhibition of art in celebration of Valentine’s Day at

Many Hands Gallery in Capitola.

A fabulous collection of jewelry and small sculpture from the artist of the Monterey Bay Area.

Exhibition dates:   February 1 – 28, 2013
Artists Reception February 17, 2013 from 2 to 4 PM

Many Hands Gallery
510 Bay Avenue
Capitola CA 95010

831.475.2500

Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM daily

Many Hands Gallery, Capitola
Many Hands Gallery, Capitola

Call for Artists – Made with Love 2013

Shell pendant made by Jerry Blanchard

                                                           The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild

Shell pendant made by Jerry Blanchard

announces a call for artists to exhibit in

Made with Love

Metal Arts of the Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is pleased to present its third annual “Made with Love” exhibition at the Many Hands Gallery in Capitola February 1 – February 28, 2013

You are invited to participate in this very successful event. We will accept up to two pieces from each artist. The theme and the title of the show are “Made with Love”. Continue reading “Call for Artists – Made with Love 2013”

Moments in Metal – Gallery

Natural Progressions: Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild at Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art

Curve pin by Carol Webb

Metal Arts Guild Member Christmas show

Amplification Horn by Lydia Tjioe Hall
Wenge Pendant by Nancy Finley

Artist Reception
When:    Friday, December 2, 2011  5:30 – 8:30 pm 
Exhibit:  November 15, 2011 – January 7, 2012
Where:   Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art3980 Piedmont
Ave. Oakland, CA 94611
510-547-3455      
www.lireille.com       

About the Exhibit:

Natural Progressions is a fabulous show of jewelry and small sculpture from the artists of Monterey Bay Area during holiday season of 2011.

Participating Artists:

Anna Belom, Barbara Banducci, Bob Bishop, Joyce Chadderdon, Helene Daniels, Elsa Etcheverry, Toni Danzig, Nancy Finley, Fran Grinels, Beth Gripenstraw, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Ina Hohensee, Carol Holaday, Lynn Kask, N. Kay Morrison, Dawn Nakanishi, Annette Nemes, Bernadette Ngai, Melissa Offutt, Jeanie Pratt, Larry John Probst, Ron Rice, Daria Salus, Penny Waller, Lynda Watson, Carol Webb, Tod Williams. Nancy Yee

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild Mission Statement:
MBMAG is dedicated to encouraging an environment of community interaction,networking and education as well as one of support and general camaraderie for Monterey Bay artists working in metal. 

About Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art Mission:
Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art is dedicated to promote art jewelry awareness and availability to the general public and push the creativity boundaries in art jewelry.

About the gallery:
Lireille – Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art is a museum style gallery that carries contemporary art  jewelry and fine arts from over 40 emerging and nationally acclaimed artists.  The gallery also custom design unique and artful non-traditional engagement rings and wedding bands.

Call for Artists – Made with Love 2012

Call for artists to exhibit in a gallery show

Made With Love

at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola, CA

for the entire month of February 2012

For the second year, Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild (MBMAG) is excited to present a gallery exhibition opportunity at Many Hands Gallery in Capitola this February 2012. This is a local high quality gallery, a great chance for our members to exhibit and market their work in a gallery setting.

All pieces submitted to this show must be for sale and priced with commissions to the gallery in mind. The theme is Made with Love and may be interpreted as you wish.

We are looking for high quality, predominately metal jewelry and small sculpture (maximum of 3’ high). One to two pieces may be entered into this show. The entry fee is $20.00. All entrants must be 2012 members of MBMAG ($35 per year).

The MBMAG co-chairs are Dorie Green and Toni Danzig. 

Please contact us by Monday, November 21, 2011, if you are interested and additional information will be sent to you. Again, this is a wonderful opportunity to exhibit your work in a beautiful gallery setting with a knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Download a Made with Love 2012 entry form now.

Call for Artists: 2 Shows Fall 2011

The Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild
announces a call for artists to exhibit in two gallery shows

Natural Progressions

at the Lireille Gallery in Oakland CA November 21, 2011 – January 7, 2012
(Reception: December 2, 2011)

&

Sacred Geometry and Beyond

at the Z Folio Gallery in Monterey, CA
November 2, 2011 – January 9, 2012
(Reception: November 6, 2011)

 

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild is excited to present two gallery exhibition opportunities this fall, from November to the beginning of January.  You may enter either or both shows,  see attached entry form.

Many of our members have been looking for new exhibit opportunities, so not only is this an opportunity to enhance your resume, but also a chance to market work in a gallery setting.  All pieces submitted to these shows must be for sale and priced with commissions to the gallery in mind. (Z Folio:  60% Artist/ 40% Gallery,  and Lireille: 50% / 50% ).   Both of these galleries have an online presence: view Lireille Gallery at: lireille.com and Z Folio at:  zfolio.com

We will run these shows concurrently,  gathering work for both shows at collection points here in Santa Cruz and Monterey,  so you need not contact either gallery directly.

The themes are listed above and may be interpreted as you wish.

Further information will be posted here as it becomes available.  All entrants will receive additional information.  The MBMAG co-chairs for these concurrent exhibitions are Barbara Banducci and Melissa Offutt.  Barbara Banducci will
process the entry forms.  The entry fee is $40 for for both shows if you sign up before June 15 and after that, $50 until July 31.  Entry fees are nonrefundable and you must be a current, paid-up MBMAG member.   Additional information is on the attached entry form (below).

Made with Love

February 1 – 28, 2011 at Many Hands Gallery, Capitola

Talented artists of the Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild have passionately created a wide selection of high quality jewelry and metal objects.  The pieces, in a wide range of styles, will be available for purchase at the Many Hands Gallery in Capitola during the month of February.

The one-of-the kind pieces are handcrafted using a variety of techniques ranging from traditional gold- and silversmithing, forging, soldering, and casting to enameling. Items include necklaces, rings, pendants, earrings, cuffs and more.

Where:

Many Hands Gallery
510 Bay Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 475-2500

Business hours: daily from 10 to 5 pm

http://www.manyhands-capitola.com

Metals Movement IV

MBMAG presents Metals Movement IV at Santa Cruz Art League
MBMAG presents Metals Movement IV at Santa Cruz Art League

Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild presents Metals Movement IV Exhibition & Sale

Saturday Nov. 27th and Sun Nov. 28th
11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hand-crafted jewelry, small sculpture and metal work by renowned Monterey Bay Artists.  Artists from Santa Cruz to Monterey will display their work for sale for two days.  Art to wear and share.

Featured artists:  Carol Webb, Paul Cheney, Anne Wasserman, Albion Smith, Stepho Adams, and many more.  Great way to spend Thanksgiving weekend.

Demonstrations by Guild Artists both days:

Saturday
1:00  Sandra Bradshaw
2:00 Melissa Offutt

Sunday
1:00 Carol Webb
2:00 Albion Smith