METAL Inclinations2 has added another award!

Awards for METAL Inclinations2 now total $4200!

Call for Entries:

DEADLINE: June 30, 2010
METAL Inclinations2 will debut on the Internet October 31, 2010- and remain online a full year until October 31, 2011

For more information go to: http://metalinclinations.org/enter

METAL Inclinations2 is sponsored by
Hauser & Miller and presented and produced
by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths.

METAL Inclinations2 International juried jewelry (jewellery) exhibition for 2010-11 will include selections of the most exemplary fine metal art jewelry created by metalsmiths, silversmiths, goldsmiths and jewelers all over the world.
Check this site frequently for updated information. 

AWARDS:
$2,000 First place award sponsored by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths.
$1,000 Second place award, sponsored by Hauser and Miller.
$500 Third place award gift certificate, by Rio Grande.
$200 Award of merit gift certificate, by Pasternak Findings.
$200 Award of merit custom tool kit, by Xuron Corporation
$100 x 3- Three award of merit gift certificates by Pasternak Findings.

JURORS:
SMM is happy to announce our four jurors for METAL Inclinations2:
Jamie Bennett, Bio and art: Click here
Klaus Bürgel, Bio and art: Click here
John Cogswell, Bio and art: Click here
Sydney Lynch, Bio and art: Click here

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths was Established in 1995 as a non-profit organization. The Society’s goal is to promote, develop, educate, and encourage individuals who are interested in metalsmithing.

Make entering METAL Inclinations2 your new years resolution for 2010!

SMM Gives Two Scholarships to ‘Youth In Need’

Do to the success of METAL Inclinations1, the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is thrilled to be able to provide scholarships for two children from the ‘Youth in Need’ program to take metalsmithing classes. SMM was also able to provide extra publicity by running ads in major magazines and online promoting the 50 artists selected for METAL Inclinations1.

From the early interest and response, METAL Inclinations2 promises to be even more successful than METAL Inclinations1. SMM hopes to provide more promotional ads for the 50 selected artists plus additional scholarships to deserving youth.

To download a Prospectus for METAL Inclinations2 go to: www.metalinclinations.org/enter

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths was Established in 1995 as a non-profit organization. The Society’s goal is to promote, develop, educate, and encourage individuals who are interested in metalsmithing.

Youth In Need is a proud member of the United Way. Along with 200 other
United Way agencies, we’re helping to build a stronger, safer, healthier
community. Every year, Youth In Need serves more than 10,000 children,
teens and families-just a part of the one million lives United Way
touches annually. Thank you for supporting the United Way!

Enter now for METAL Inclinations2 2010-11

You can enter now for METAL Inclinations2 2010-11. The deadline for applications is June 2010.

The theme this year will be jewellery, the four jurors who are selecting the participants and award winners are: Jamie Bennett, Klaus Burgel, John Cogswell and Sydney Lynch.

$4,000 in total AWARDS!
$2,000 First Place Society for Midwest Metalsmiths Award
$1,000 Second Place Hauser & Miller Award
$500 Third Place Rio Grande Award
$200 Pasternak Findings Award of Merit
Three $100 Pasternak Findings Awards of Merit

Start creating! To get more information, go to: www.metalinclinations.org/enter.htm

METAL Inclinations2 is sponsored by Hauser and Miller Company and produced and presented by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths, a not for profit organization.

Call for Entries will start for METAL Inclinations2 2010-11

You can enter now for METAL Inclinations2 2010-11. The deadline for applications will be June 2010.

The theme this year will be jewelry, the four jurors are: Jamie Bennett, Klaus Burgel, John Cogswelland Sydney Lynch.

$4,000 in AWARDS!

Start creating! To get more information, go to: www.metalinclinations.org/enter.htm

Hauser & Miller Receives Appreciation Award

Ray Wenneker of the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths (SMM) presented the SMM Award of Appreciation to Richard Wuennenberg of the Hauser and Miller Company on June 26, 2009. The award is to acknowledge and honor Hauser & Miller's support and funding of SMM's METAL Inclinations International Online Exhibition for 2008-09. www.metalinclinations.org

Hauser and Miller Company has been a major supporter of the Society for Midwest Metalsmith's, exhibitions and programs since 1999. Though the years they generously provided SMM with funding for the 1999 SNAG Conference in St. Louis, the "Metal Departures" Exhibition in 2001, the "Stones" Exhibition in 2004, the "Hey, These Things Snap Right Off" Exhibition in 2006 and the METAL Inclinations International Exhibition in 2008-09.

Hauser & Miller Company
For 100 years Hauser & Miller has provided refining services and gold alloyed products of quality with integrity that is beyond reproach. From generation to generation Hauser & Miller has brought the highest standards to the precious metals industry with a dedication to the ideals set by its founders at the beginning of the century.

METAL Inclinations2 Exhibition 2010-11 is in the planning stages.

Applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2009. If you want to be on the mailing list for the detailed information about the exhibition, go to http://www.smm-metalinclinations.org and click on the mailing list link in the left column.

See the METAL Inclinations1 International Exhibition Online

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METAL Inclinations, an International online Metalsmithing and Jewelry Exhibition for 2008-09 is presented by The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths. This exhibition includes selections of the most exemplary fine metal art created by metalsmiths, silversmiths, goldsmiths and jewelers all over the world.

Fifty images were selected for the exhibition by our three jurors: Michael Monroe, Marilyn da Silva and Susie Ganch. Seven talented metal artists were selected as award winners for the exhibition. First Place Society for Midwest Metalsmiths Award: Stacy L. Webber Second Place Hauser & Miller Award: Vina Rust Third Place Rio Grande Award: Helen K. Carnac Pasternak Findings Awards of Merit: Miel-Margarita Paredes, Namu Cho, Molly B. Epstein and Jillian A. Moore. The exhibition will remain online for one year. METAL Inclinations is sponsored by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths with support from: Hauser & Miller Co., Pasternak Findings, Rio Grande Jewelry Supply and Juried Art Services.

The METAL Inclinations1 International Exhibition will remain online until October 2009

You can still see the METAL Inclinations Exhibition at:
www.smm-metalinclinations.org