Announcing the SMG Project Grant
Now Accepting Applications The Seattle Metals Guild is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Seattle Metals Guild Project Grant, a newly redesigned program that awards $2,500 to one Guild member each year in support of a specific artistic project. Applications open July 15th and are being accepted through August 31st, 2026.
Donate to the 2026 Symposium Silent Auction
Donate to the 2026 Symposium Silent Auction
Seattle Metals Guild is now accepting entries for the 2026 Symposium Silent Auction, our primary annual fundraiser, presented as part of the Northwest Jewelry & Metals Symposium.
How it works
Accepted pieces go live for online bidding the week before the Symposium, October 3 through October 10. On October 10, the full collection will be on display in an exhibition-style setting at Broadway Performance Hall for the Symposium itself, and winning bidders can pick up their pieces in person at the end of the day.
What you can submit
Guild members and interested participants may submit up to three pieces. We welcome wearable, sculptural, and utilitarian work, as well as tools, materials, experience packages, and gifts. Work must have a retail value of at least $50.
You can choose to donate 100% of the final sale price to SMG, or take home 50% of the sale price yourself.
Deadline
Submissions are due August 16, 2026.
Introducing Leah Gerrard: 2025 Seattle Metals Guild Established Artist Grant Recipient
The Seattle Metals Guild is proud to announce Leah Gerrard as the 2025 recipient of the Established Artist Grant. Gerrard is known for her distinctive woven wire sculptures that bridge her background in jewelry, metal fabrication, and architectural metalwork.
Your Work, Your Voice — Be Part of Show & Tell
Show & Tell - New Event Series
Meet the Jurors
The Seattle Metals Guild is honored to introduce the three distinguished jurors for this year’s Established Artist Grant. Each brings a wealth of expertise, a deep commitment to craft, and a unique perspective on metalsmithing and the broader art world.
The Phillip Baldwin Scholarship
Penland School of Craft is very pleased to report that the Phillip Baldwin Endowed Scholarship in Iron and Metal Smithing is now a reality. Penland is deeply grateful to Layne and others who have worked hard to make this scholarship a reality. Phillip Baldwin was well known on our campus. Penland is honored to award this scholarship as his legacy.
From Enamel to Excellence: Catherine Grisez’s Established Artist Grant Journey
In a recent conversation with Seattle artist Catherine Grisez, we explored the impact of receiving the Seattle Metals Guild’s Established Artist Grant—and the thoughtful, intentional approach that led to her success. Grisez shared both personal insights and practical tips to inspire fellow makers navigating the world of grant applications.
Established Artist Grant
The Seattle Metals Guild (SMG) is proud to announce the call for applications for the 2025 Established Artist Grant, a program designed to celebrate and support mid- to late-career metal artists who demonstrate a sustained dedication to their craft.
Please Donate Items to our Silent Auction
Please consider a donation to our annual Silent Auction!
Donations of tools, materials, and finished work are being accepted May 17th through June 2nd, 2025.
SMG Mentorship Applications are Open!
SMG is excited to announce the first offering of the SMG Mentorship Program! This program is intended to provide one-on-one experiences between experienced professionals (mentors) and their mentees, facilitating learning with a personalized learning approach.
Philanthropy Focus: Diamonds for Peace
Diamonds for Peace (DfP) is a non-profit organization which supports artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in rural Liberia. DfP improves the working conditions and social status of the workers in the diamond supply chain and promotes ethics and fairness in the diamond industry. DfP has recently kicked off an initiative where for just $12, you can help DfP plant a tree in Liberia, fight against climate change and protect a precious ecosystem.
SMG Board member Amy Hsieh volunteers with DfP, and you can too!
Announcing 2024 Emerging Artist Grant Recipient, Ayesha Mohyuddin
Seattle Metals Guild 2024 Emerging Artist Grant Recipient Ayesha Mohyuddin is a contemporary jewelry artist who explores identity, spirituality, and ways of knowing through body-related objects.
Member Exhibition
The Seattle Metals Guild is hosting an Exhibition to honor member Phillip Baldwin and his contributions to the world of metalsmithing.
Phillip was an extraordinary metalsmith, master of Mokume-gane, and long-term member of the Guild. This show will feature works made using Phillip's Shining Wave Metals, as created by Guild members and friends.
The Journey Beyond the Grant
For those applying for the Seattle Metals Guild Emerging Artist Grant, gaining insights from past recipients can provide invaluable guidance. We had the pleasure of discussing this with Michelle Lierre, our 2022 grant recipient, who has since made significant strides in her career. Michelle's journey is a testament to the transformative power of the grant and offers practical advice for this year’s applicants.
The Future of Apprenticeships
Guild member, jeweler, educator, and author Nanz Aalund recently spoke with the Seattle Metals Guild as part of our 2024 lecture series, to introduce the national apprenticeship program she’s developed in partnership with MJSA.