President’s Letter September 2023
Dear Seattle Metals Guild Members,
I trust you all are having a delightful summer! I can’t believe it’s beginning to feel like fall. I’m so excited for all the stuff we have planned. I can’t wait to see many of you in person in the coming months.
We have several events fast approaching:
Established Artist Grant Deadline - August 31st (Thanks to everyone who applied!)
SMG Biennial Application deadline - September 1st (grace period until 9/6)
SMG Biennial - October 6th
SMG Symposium - October 7th
Metal Mixers - every 3rd wednesday
It’s that time of the year again - our Grant program is open! This year we are accepting applications for our Established Artist Grant. Our vice president, Chris Anderson, rewrote the qualifications and application process for this grant, so we are really excited to offer it this year! This application call ended last night so we’re on to the jurying process.
Applications Open – August 1st, 2023
Application Deadline – August 31st, 2023
Panel Review – September, 2023
Notifications mailed – October 1st, 2023
We are excited as always about our Annual SMG Symposium! Thank you to our symposium team for their diligent planning and work.
Event Details:
Date: October 7th 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Broadway Performance Hall
Address: 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here to register https://symposium.seattlemetalsguild.org/
Featured Speakers: Dana Cassara, Beatriz Cortez, Ben Dory, Aaron Macsai, Michael Nashef
Our symposium aims to foster a vibrant exchange of ideas, techniques, and experiences within the metalsmithing community. Each speaker will delve into their unique journey, creative processes, and the inspirations that drive their work. Also, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the presenters, as well as fellow artists and enthusiasts. There will also be a silent auction and book sale.
The Symposium will be preceded by our Biennial on Friday October 6th. There will be an open call to all members to submit work. Click here to apply! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlunXNBo8c0PgkQoYIYsSxd1wEvce8toPXBnKLgYUunRN9Ww/viewform
If you’d like to attend a more casual low-stakes event, come to one of our Metal Mixers. They’re every third Wednesday of the month at Madrona Arms. (1138 34th Ave Seattle, WA 98122)
The next ones will be Wednesday September 13th from 6-8 pm, Wednesday October 18th From 6-8 pm, and Wednesday November 15th from 6-8pm.
Looking forward to seeing you in person soon!
Nina