Passing the Torch is Seattle Metals Guild’s annual statewide jewelry and metal arts competition and exhibition for Washington State high school students. This program gives students the experience of exhibiting their metal work and encourages them to consider a life in metal arts. Beyond the annual exhibition, Passing the Torch also maintains a network of high schools and teachers teaching metals in Washington State, and provides professional development opportunities for these teachers.
The first Passing the Torch exhibition was held at the Tacoma Art Museum in the Spring of 2003. The program has grown over the years and now includes over 40 schools throughout the State. Learn more about the program in the historical article link below.
To participate in or volunteer for this program contact the committee at passingthetorch@seattlemetalsguild.org.
The 2012 PASSING THE TORCH is the 10th Annual Washington State High School Metal Arts Exhibition, sponsored by the Seattle Metals Guild.
This year the exhibition will be shown at Gallery One, in Ellensburg, WA, April 6th through April 28th, 2012
Important Links
- Entry Information 2012
- Electronic Entry Form
- Passing the Torch Historical Article 2010
- Ornament Magazine Article (PDF)
Guidelines:
- Wall pieces must be ready to hang
- Work made from kits is not allowed
- Only original artwork will be considered
- No licensed images or logos may be used
- All artwork must have been created within the 2011-2012 academic year in the high school classroom
- There is a limit of six entries per school, with a maximum of one entry per student
- Sculptures must be no larger than 10”x10”x10” with a maximum weight of 10 lbs.
Dates to Remember in 2012:
Sat, February 4th: RSVP by this date to: marualmeida@gmail.com
Sat, March 17, 11:00am-2:00: Deadline and Drop-off day for Entries.
Mail or Drop-off at: Danaca Design/5619 University Way NE/ Seattle, WA 98105
Friday April 13, 2:00-4:00: Awards ceremony at the Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA
April 28, 2012: Last Day of exhibition.
Sun. May 6, 11:00am-2:00pm: Pick-up work from Danaca Design (address above)
Thurs, April 6 – Sat, April 28: Entire length of exhibit at Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA.
Information about Gallery One:
| Gallery hours: |
M-F |
Sat |
Sun |
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Jan – Apr |
11-5 |
11-4 |
12-4 |
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May-Oct |
11-5 |
10-4 |
12-4 |
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Nov-Dec |
11-6 |
11-4 |
12-4 |
408 North Pearl Street
Ellensburg WA 98926
509-925-2670
Contact Passing the Torch to participate or volunteer in this program:
Passing the Torch Committee of the Seattle Metals Guild
passingthetorch@seattlemetalsguild.org
(206) 226-4240
Thank you for sponsoring Passing the Torch! Our six students at MIHS are very excited to compete. Please note: I have a student who has a great sculpture piece. We measured twice and both times came up with 10.5 x5″. Please let us know before I submit her entry if this is okay. (The reason it is a bit long is because she has her piece in a frame).
Thank you in advance for your response.
I look forward to this event!
C. Jensen
MIHS