Michigan Silversmiths Guild

This exhibition is paired with Inspired Response, which invites former students of participating educators to submit work and a brief written reflection on the impact of their instructor’s mentorship and teaching. We encourage you to share this opportunity with any of your former students or fellow metalsmiths who have been inspired by any artists on our featured list.
The application fee is $20.00 and closes April 8, 2026. We are honored to have Professor Emerita Marilyn da Silva as our Juror for this portion of the exhibition.
Application informational link: https:// www.misilversmith.org/exhibitions
Application form link: https://form.jotform.com/
260384685067163

Thanks to all who came to the January meet-up, it was great.

Come see us in royal oak!!

I’m joining the Michigan Silversmiths Guild at Ann Arbors 5th Annual Artoberfest. It is put on by The Guild of Artists & Artisans. It’s happening this weekend, details below:

5th Annual A2 Artoberfest�October 11 - 12, 2025
Ann Arbor, MI
In the Kerrytown area
Michigan Silversmiths Guild
Booths 110 and 111

Saturday, October 11, 10am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 12, 10am - 4pm

We invite all current members to submit their best summer-themed works for inclusion in our The Call of Summer, a group exhibition at University Hospital, University of Michigan gallery space, Gifts of Art in Ann Arbor. Submissions may include pieces featuring bright, dazzling gemstones as well as works that capture the emotional essence of summer, such as the long days, radiant sunlight, vibrant greens of the season to memories captured. This theme has been chosen to bring light and joy to the viewers during the winter months and to remind them of the warmth and vitality of summer.

Dates of Exhibition: December 18, 2025- February 27th, 2026

Free to enter, 1- 4 pieces per member

Exhibition Location: Gifts of Art, Lobby Hallway Gallery at University Hospital, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, all artworks will be in vitrine cases.



To apply:

Apply by email: [email protected]

Subject line: CALL OF SUMMER

Images: -Attach quality images of each piece. Please limit backgrounds to black or white to make the show more cohesive for the online gallery. Image size: JPEG, must be larger than 4x5”, 300dpi, 1.2M or smaller preferred. -Each image named: MSG.last name and entry number and part of the title. Example: MSG.SMITH01Sunlight.jpeg

Information to be included: -Include a numbered list, 1-4, of each entry with title, medium, size, price (works can be listed NFS, but please also include value for insurance purposes)



Entries due by OCTOBER 25ND 2025 at Midnight

Join us today for live demos at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

10-12 Textures & Carving Stefanie Meisel

1-3 Chasing and Repousse Larry Cook

3-5 Broom/Salt Casting Jupiter Goodridge

6-8 Open Studio

Come visit us on the final day of the

Join us today for live demos at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

10-12 Broom/Salt Casting Jupiter Goodridge

1-3 Cold Connections Lori Brauer

3-5 Open Studio

6-8 Lace Tatting Lorraine Kolasa

Join us for live demos today at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

10-12 Copper Bracelets
William Karas will be demonstrating how to make chain maille bracelets.

1-3 Open Studio

3-5 Broom/Salt Casting
Jupiter Goodridge will be demonstrating pewter casting on different materials such as broom straw or salt.

6-8 Riveted Fl**ge Setting
Doug Bowman will demonstrating a stone setting where the stone is held in place by pressure from a back plate.

Excited to see Tom Muir teaching a workshop!

✨ Happening now: Workshopping With — SNAG’s Summer Series! ✨⁠
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This virtual workshop lineup features SNAG members sharing their skills on a variety of topics in metalsmithing.⁠
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🛠️ Featured workshop:
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Workshopping With: Tom Muir ()⁠
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"Clasps and Catches"⁠
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 7 PM ET⁠
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Tom Muir will close out our summer session by covering the mechanical principles for three catches and clasps -- a key catch, a bayonet clasp with stainless steel spring, and a fabricated deep-threaded clasp with swivels.⁠
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Early bird pricing for this workshop ends July 15th — register now via: https://snagmetalsmith.org/workshopping-with/ 🎟️⁠
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Mark your calendars for the remaining summer session lineup:⁠
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— Smooth Moves | Felicia Jordan | July 19⁠
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— Mount Making | Sasha Newkirk | July 22⁠
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— Clasps and Catches | Tom Muir | July 29

Our July 2025 MSG meetup will again be a collaboration; this time between MSG members and the Ann Arbor Art Center (AAAC). The meetup will be held at AAAC, 117 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1:00-3:00PM. We will meet on the 3rd floor, across from the jewelry studio. Our agenda for this meeting covers a brief introduction from AAAC staff and thoughts on ways we may be able to work together, meetup attendee introductions, a short tour of AAAC’s jewelry studio, and time for networking and sharing:

Learn about AAAC’s support of artists, including several MSG members
Talk about the potential for teaching metalsmithing skills at AAAC
Talk about the potential for having your work displayed in the AAAC gallery shop
Show off your new creations; tell us how they were made
Share what you’re working on - successes/challenges/frustrations
Get feedback from fellow metalsmiths
Discuss new techniques, resources and upcoming events

This is a great opportunity to check out the AAAC and talk with art enthusiasts and members who sell their work there on consignment. Or maybe you’ll want to consider sharing your knowledge by teaching a class or two. And as always, it will offer an opportunity to see familiar faces and meet new friends.

Light snacks will be provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own snacks.

Do you want to…

Share your favorite technique?
Try selling your work in the MSG art fair booth?
Spend a day with other creatives?
…then, this is for you! Click the link in bio for more info. https://www.misilversmith.org/af-demo-call

Our May 2025 MSG meetup will be a collaboration of efforts between MSG and the GTARMC (Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club); it will be held at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI on Sunday, May 18, from 1:00-3:00, where GRARMC shares space. This is our first meetup in the Traverse City area, and we’re really excited to have the opportunity to collaborate and share our experiences and knowledge. As per our usual agenda, the meetup will cover brief introductions, a short tour of GTARMC’s rock room, and time for networking and sharing: