Art Metal
This is a cybervillage for metalsmiths and those interested in their work. You can get advice on working in metal, view works by blacksmiths, whitesmiths, jewelers, sculptors, and bladesmiths, ask your metalwork questions, and catch up on metalworking news from around the globe.
Artist-Blacksmithing Association of North America
Knoxville, TN
Blacksmithing, the cornerstone of all crafts for centuries, has come back to life. Once rendered nearly obsolete by the Industrial Revolution and 20th Century technology, this ancient craft has undergone a contemporary renaissance. A new appreciation of the honest, enduring qualities of forged metal has developed.
At the heart of this revival has been the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America, Inc., a non-profit educational association dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge about the art and craft. Started by a handful of isolated blacksmiths in Georgia in 1973, ABANA now serves over 4,600 members.
Artworks Foundry & Gallery
Berkeley, CA
California, is among the nation's leading foundries for the production and restoration of bronze sculptures, reliefs and monuments. Since its founding in 1977 by master craftsman Piero Mussi, Artworks Foundry has served over 2000 artists in projects ranging from miniature to monumental. Many of the nation's premier sculptors (including Asawa, Beasley, Cleary, Daub, DeStaebler, McClure, Neri, Noble, Oliveira, Goode, Graham, Voulkos, Wolfe and many more) choose Artworks for unsurpassed experience, quality, and professionalism.
British Artist Blacksmiths Association
Glasgow, UK
Creative Metal Arts Guild
A nonprofit organization that strives to offer opportunity, camaraderie, and technical support to the metal arts community. Our artists represent a wide range of styles and techniques including wearable jewelry, sculpture, traditional and non-traditional use of metals, blacksmithing and more. Many members show their work at our largest annual event, the Creative Metal Arts Guild Jewelry and Metal Arts Show. The show is part of a regional gathering of artists' guilds at the Oregon Convention Center every spring. We look forward to seeing you there.
Ethical Metalsmiths
San Francisco, CA
Ethical Metalsmiths was formed for the purpose of stimulating demand for responsibly sourced materials as an investment in the future. We stand for social responsibility, a healthy environment and materials that are consistent with these values.
Great Plains Blacksmith Association
Haysville, KS
Houston Metal Arts Guild
Houston, TX
Indiana Blacksmithing Association
Crothersville, IN
The Indiana Blacksmithing Association was incorporated as a not for profit corporation on May 4, 1981 with the purposes of gathering and disseminating information about blacksmithing, exposing the public to blacksmithing, and encouraging the training of blacksmiths. It follows that same path today. Today, our members hold monthly meetings, receive a monthly newsletter, and enjoy an ever growing free lending library of books and video tapes related to metal working and blacksmithing. We also operate a store specializing in hard to find items for the blacksmith. Each June we hold a major conference.
Louisiana Artist Metalsmiths Association
Broussard, LA
You don't have to be a blacksmith or a coppersmith or a whitesmith
or any kind of metalsmith at all to join our group.
Just have a healthy desire to learn more about an art and craft
that has been around for thousands of years.
We have regular meetings, demonstrations, fun, good food,
lots of free advice, good friends and a great on-line newsletter.
Join with us and let's learn together.
Metal Arts Association of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
Metal Working Association of New Brunswick
Moncton N.B.
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North Texas Blacksmiths Association
Plano, TX
Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith Association
New London, PA
PABA is an organization devoted to the craft of blacksmithing and related metalworking. Founded in 1987, PABA is a regional chapter of the Artist-Blacksmiths' Association of North America (ABANA).
Pittsburgh Area Artist Blacksmith Association
Sewickley, PA,
PAABA is organized exclusively for philanthropic and educational purposes, including the following:
Society of American Siversmiths
Providence, RI
The Society of American Silversmiths is the world's #1 resource for anything related to the silversmith's art and craft. SAS was founded in April 1989 as the nation's only professional organization devoted solely to the preservation and promotion of contemporary silversmithing. Its Artisan members, those silversmiths who have been juried into the Society based on their outstanding technical skill, are provided with support, networking, and greater access to the market. SAS also educates the public in demystifying silversmithing techniques, silver care, restoration & conservation, and the aesthetic value of this art form through its comprehensive Web site.
Society of Gilders
Rochester, MN
The Society of Gilders is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the art and craft of gilding. Membership is open to any interested individual or institution.
SOFA (Sculpture Objects & Functional Art)
Chicago, IL and New York, NY
At SOFA expositions, prominent international galleries and dealers present masterworks bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine arts, showcasing the rich visual heritage of the decorative arts alongside new, innovative expressions. The works presented bridge historical periods, art movements and cultures, from ethnographica, Asian arts and mid-twentieth century modern to the most cutting-edge contemporary arts and design. The expositions also feature an acclaimed Lecture Series and educational Special Exhibits.
The Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association
The Arizona Artist Blacksmith Association was formed in 1981 when two Phoenix Blacksmiths, Peter Sevin and Bill Callaway were discussing how a number of ABANA ( Artist Blacksmith Association of North America) Chapters across the country had regular meetings with demonstrations that aided in increasing the skill level of their members.
The Guild of Metalsmiths
Saint Paul, MN
Currently celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Guild of Metalsmiths, making it one of the oldest blacksmith organizations of it's kind in the United States.
The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths
Saint Louis, Missouri
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.
The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
London, UK
Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association
Gurnee, IL
The Upper Midwest Blacksmith Association is a non-profit organization of amateur and professional artists and blacksmiths. Our purposes are the sharing of knowledge, education, and to present the art of blacksmithing to the public. UMBA is an affiliate of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America. Newcomers are welcome to attend UMBA events, please e-mail a Board Member to schedule public events. Contact Joe Brannum to schedule an event.