MEMBERSHIP
The Guild is made up of metal arts enthusiasts from a wide range of backgrounds, who are creating a community through sharing news and events, ideas, resources, galleries, techniques and questions about the metal arts. Everyone is welcome to join: from the beginner to the master craftsperson, teachers, and students, metal arts collectors and more. Each member is a vital part in making the Guild work for our community.
Membership Chairman: Verena Tent-Braucher – verenatent@gmail.com
MAG distributes information through e-newsletters and social media groups; provides a vehicle for sharing resources (including a library of over 400 books and references), workshops and classes; and has sponsored juried and non-juried exhibitions from 1951 to the present. Exhibitions have been hosted by the San Francisco Art Commission, Bay Area museums, Fort Mason, and more recently by the ACCI, Lireille Gallery, Oakland Museum’s Collectors Gallery, the Richmond Art Center, and Velvet daVinci.
Members Benefits
We support the work of outstanding metal artists by organizing exhibitions, lectures, and workshops, awarding an annual MAG Grant for students and emerging artists, and offering resources and opportunities for our members.
WWW.METALARTSGUILDSF.ORG
Our Web site helps members network with one another. Members may post news events and inquiries, as well as a photo of their work, and links to their own personal web sites. All MAG scheduled events are listed as well as links to other metals guilds around the United States. The web site is constantly being updated.
EXHIBITIONS AND MAG GRANT
The Guild sponsors juried and all-member exhibitions that provide members with an opportunity to show work in national and local galleries, museums, art centers, and trade shows. Some of our exhibition venues include the Oakland Museum Collectors Gallery, Lireille Gallery, ACCI, Velvet da Vinci, Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Crafts, SNAG Conference 2003, and the Richmond Art Center. MAG awards a $500 grant to an outstanding student in a full-time accredited program.
EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS
The Guild also hosts events and workshops with artists and speakers discussing a wide range of topics relevant to the metal arts, special techniques, business issues and creative development. Annual social events include a Metalsmithing Day in January, Summer picnic, a Library tea party, and a December Holiday party with gift exchange. Bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings are open to any members who would like to get involved and see how the Guild works.
E-NEWS and SOCIAL MEDIA
Receive monthly e-newsletters on the latest MAG events, local opportunities, classes, and more! Members are encouraged to submit news for exhibitions and classifieds. Our Facebook page is a very active place to share information, and anyone can join our group! “Like” us and join the fun today!
RESOURCE CENTER
The Metal Arts Guild has over 400 books, magazines, videos, catalogs and slides for members to get inspiration, technical advice, history and more. All are available for members to view and borrow.
DISCOUNT
MAG members receive a 10% discount off tuition of one 2010 class at the Crucible. This discount does not cover materials for classes. MAG members who are also Crucible members receive an additional 5% off tuition. This discount offer is not good with any other offer. Bring the coupon in your Guild letter to verify that you are a member.
1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
510-444-0919
Membership Rates
Annual Membership Dues: January 1 to December 31
Payable by check or Paypal
Individual – $40
Family/Dual (2 people living at the same address)- $50
Senior – $25
Full-Time Student (with proof of enrollment or student ID) – $20
Educator (full-time or department head) – $30
Corporate – $60
To join by mail: Print out and complete the pdf Membership Form (see link below) and mail with a check made payable to:
The Metal Arts Guild
P.O. Box 590785
San Francisco, CA 94159
To join now online: Fill out the online form below and select the appropriate Membership Rate. You will be directed to Paypal to complete payment.
Once we’ve received your membership form and payment, you will receive a Welcome Packet in the mail from our Membership Director.
For Membership Inquiries E-mail: verenatent@gmail.com
Any suggestions to improve the Metal Arts Guild and the web site are always welcomed. We would love to hear from you.
