Updated! Seattle Metals Guild News - October 2015 View this email in your browser

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Issue:

- Guild News

& Events

- Exhibitions

- Workshops,

Classes &

Lectures

-

Opportunities

Upcoming

Events:

12/6

Ornament

Thank You and Happy Holidays!

It's hard to believe that it has been two years since I became your president

and now my two-year term is drawing to a close. We could not be more

fortunate to have Peggy Foy stepping up and into the role and our

tremendous board that will keep the events and opportunities coming! I am

so thankful for the wonderful time I have had as your president, getting to

know so many of you and serving our community. Thank you for your support

and enthusiasm. This is a stellar group of people, personalities and talent and

the generosity and camaraderie you share with each other is truly inspiring. I

hope you feel that we have added value over the last two years and I

encourage you to speak up and get involved if there are other things or more

things you would like to be a part of our offerings! So THANK YOU! It has

been a true pleasure to serve you!

If you love the events and opportunities we offer, please consider becoming a

volunteer! We have both short and long term positions available listed below.

This is your opportunity to help make the Guild the way you want it. To make

sure your segment of our community is represented and, of course, to serve

your fellow metalsmiths and give back to the community. All GOOD things!

We are looking forward to seeing you Sunday evening for our annual SMG

Ornament Exchange Holiday Party! Please RSVP here for the address:

https://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/calendar/#!event/2015/12/7/ornament-

exchange-holiday-party

The Lecture Series begins in January and we have a terrific line-up. Here is

Exchange

Holiday Party

1/14 Lecture

Series #1:

Keith Lewis

1/14 Metals

Mixer

1/25 Salon de

la Bijouterie -

Eastside

the link to our first lecture, Keith Lewis, Coalescence: Assisting the Angel of

History -

http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/calendar/#!event/2016/1/15/smg-

lecture-series-1-keith-lewiscoalescence-assisting-the-angel-of-history

Natascha Bybee

President - Seattle Metals Guild

president@seattlemetalsguild.org

Please remember all red text in this newsletter is hyperlinked.

Guild News & Events

SMG: Social Events!

Ornament Exchange Holiday Party - December 6th, 6 -

9pm:Faith Cooley's House

Metals Mixer - January 14th, 7 - 10pm: Nickerson Street

Saloon

See you there!

Lecture Series #1: Keith Lewis - Coalescence: Assisting the Angel of History

Thursday, January 14, 2016

SPU: Otto Miller Hall, Room 109

The talk will emphasize the richness of a cross-disciplinary approach in the production of creative work and will attempt to serve, by

example, as a kind of rallying cry: an attempt to encourage jewelers to think big and to challenge themselves emotionally, intellectually

and technically. In other words, to act like jewelry matters.

http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/calendar/#!event/2016/1/15/smg-lecture-series-1-keith-lewiscoalescence-assisting-the-angel-

of-history

Salon de la Bijouterie - Eastside

Monday, January 25, 2016 7:00pm - 10:00pm

What are the Salons? They are monthly opportunities for members to get together, show and discuss their work, receive feedback if they

desire, and build a support network for their ongoing practice. The Metal Mixers fill a great need to get together and discuss all manner of

things and not feel so isolated in our studios. The Salons will take this one step further, helping us build a stronger community and

address the challenges and celebrate the triumphs we experience as artists. It's really an opportunity to lift each other up and I think

that's what the Guild is all about!

So please bring your work and some yummy food to share - we will provide the wino and non-alcoholic refreshments!

http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/calendar/#!event/2016/1/26/salon-de-la-bijouterie-eastside

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Current Opportunities:

Short Term Event Opportunities 2016:

Passing the Torch Volunteers:

o Please contact Kristen Hummel if you are interested in helping:passingthetorch@seattlemetalsguild.org

We are hoping to have more exhibitions, workshops and social events in 2016 and will publish those dates volunteers are needed as

they approach.

Long Term Opportunities 2016-2017:

Passing the Torch Chair and Committee Members: Duties for the committee involve working with local high school

teachers to submit, jury and display their students work; includes graphics, venue sourcing, assembling juries if

applicable, accepting, displaying, and returning work.

Volunteer & Member Coordinator: Duties involve responding to volunteer requests and organizing volunteers for our

events and duties as needed. Membership duties include entering manual sign-ups and renewals.

Exhibition/Symposium/Biennial Committee Members: Duties for these committees involve planning, preparation and the

assumption of needed tasks; includes venue and food sourcing, assembling juries if applicable, accepting, displaying, and

returning work, and securing talent and providing a great experience for presenters and participants alike.

Lecture Series/Workshops Chair and Committee Members: Duties for the committee involve working with potential

speakers and instructors to present an engaging Lecture Series and workshops; includes graphics, venue sourcing, securing

talent and providing a great experience for presenters and participants alike.

Newsletter Publisher: Work with our submissions team to publish our monthly digital newsletter via MailChimp.

To volunteer for any of these positions, please fill out the form here:http://www.seattlemetalsguild.org/membership/volunteer-

now/

Exhibitions

Holiday Show 2015

Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery

November 15, 2015 - January 1, 2016

The artists of Facèré have designed new work for the Holidays.

From Antique & Vintage to Contemporary selections, gold &

diamonds to found objects you are sure to find a unique, one of a

kind gift at Facèré. Every purchase includes exquisite gift wrapping

free of charge. Two hour parking passes available with purchase

throughout the holiday season beginning after Thanksgiving.

http://www.facerejewelryart.com/exhibit.php?id=73

Jan Smith, Layered Boxes Necklace

Danaca Design Student/Teacher Holiday Show

5619 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

December 2, 2015 - December 30, 2015

This wonderful exhibition features work in the gallery by some of our super talented students and many of the amazing instructors we are

so lucky to have teaching here. Come see what’s been going on this year! You might even find the perfect holiday gift while supporting

the studio, its students and teachers. You simply can’t go wrong! We will also be offering generous deals on tools the entire month of

December, the perfect gift for you or your jeweler friends. The reception (and anniversary party December 12) is always a blast but if you

can’t make it be sure to visit the during the month of December 2015.

Pesha Nguyen, Banana Necklace & Earrings

Danaca Design 12th Anniversary Party

5619 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

December 12, 2015 6:30pm - 10:00pm

We are turning 12 on 12/12, how fun is that?! Saturday, December 12, 6:30-10:00, is the Student/ Teacher show reception and

Anniversary Party! This gala event is a great opportunity to meet other students, teachers, and local jewelry artists. Expect tasty

finger food, drinks and a few surprises. Hope to see you there. Come help us celebrate one dozen years!

L O R I T A L C O T T

Studio Sale & Holiday Party

earrings rings brooches necklaces

December 12th & 13th

10AM - 6PM

206-941-8801 | lori@lltalcott.com | loritalcott.com

Workshops, Classes & Lectures

Christine Clark Workshop

Penland School of Crafts, NC

June 12 - 24, 2016

Explore installation art and sculpture through a wide variety of materials and connecting options. This workshop will investigate the creation of site-specific works and a variety of formats of sculpture using found and created objects. Emphasis is on wire as a connector to create structure and foundation. Some techniques covered include small scale steel wire welding, wire weaving, rivets, jump ring and chain making options, simple sewing with fabric, other cold connections and hardware for found objects. Study includes creating volumetric forms, repetition, and an exploration of multiples with an understanding for serendipity. Discussions embrace historical and current installation art practices, identifying sites on campus and conceptual interpretation for all art works.

http://www.penland.org

http://www.cclarkstudio.com

Opportunities

SUBMISSIONS DUE DECEMBER 15, 2015

Bellevue Arts Museum is seeking artists, craftsmen, and makers in the Northwest (AK, BC, ID, MT, OR & WA) working in

the medium of metal to apply to the BAM Biennial 2016: Metalmorphosis (September 2, 2016 – late January, 2017).

Entrants are invited to take a creative approach to the medium and pursue the Biennial as an opportunity to push the

boundaries of their vision and skill. Proposals for new work are encouraged.

Download the prospectus for more details >

FAQ >

Download the Application >

PRIZES

> John & Joyce Price Award of Excellence

$5,000 cash, plus solo exhibition at BAM

> Samuel & Patricia Smith People's Choice Award

$5,000 cash

JURORS

Lloyd E. Herman Founding Director and Director Emeritus,

Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Jennifer Navva Milliken Curator of Craft, Bellevue Arts Museum in

Bellevue, WA

Suzanne Ramljak Editor of Metalsmith magazine and curator at the

American Federation of Arts, New York, NY

Cindi Strauss

Assistant Director, Programming and Curator for

Modern and Contemporary Decorative Arts and

Design, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX

The BAM Biennial focuses on work by Northwest artists and craftsmen with an emphasis on current and new work. It is a

juried exhibition, occurring every 2 years with a new theme. Check out the artists and award winners of BAM Biennial

2014: Knock on Wood!

San Diego State University MFA in Jewelry + Metalwork Program has been ranked in the top 5 graduate programs across the

nation by US News.

We welcome applications from students of diverse backgrounds and experience who are eager to pursue graduate study in

Jewelry + Metalwork.

SDSU_Jewelry+Metalwork_MFA_Program_Catalog

In the e-pub you will find all essential information about the application process and the program, as well as examples of

graduate student work.

Part-Time Opening at

Seattle Findings

Looking to work part time while going to school, or seeking an job

with great networking opportunities? Seattle Findings is hiring now!

Please send a resume to info@seattlefindings.com.

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