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Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago has some exciting news. After a pandemic hiatus, we’re now offering our full-scale Artist-in-Residence Program once again! We are currently seeking artists for year-long residencies in Metalsmithing & Jewelry beginning September 1, 2022. 

Our residencies include free classes in all departments, free studio space with 24-hour access, paid teaching/assistant positions, exhibition opportunities, and a $400 monthly stipend. ⁠
 
Applications are due May 9, 2022.⁠

Great news! The Andy Cooperman “Imaginative Captures Workshop” that was originally scheduled for the end of January but was postponed because of Covid has been rescheduled for April 21-24.  The workshop is a collaboration of the College for Creative Studies and MSG.
 
Registration is limited to six MSG participants, and enrollment is expected to fill quickly, so don’t procrastinate.  Registration information was sent to members via email, but if for some reason you missed it, please contact Mary Kernahan via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text at 734-890-4536. 
 
And even if you can’t attend the workshop, don’t forget to attend Andy’s artist lecture at CCS on Friday April 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and the artist reception immediately following!
 
Click HERE for the flyer!!! 

Please join your fellow MSG members at the Detroit Institute of Arts for a tour of European Metalwork with Chaz Kirchhoff, Assistant Curator of European Sculpture & Decorative Arts: 

Saturday, November 13th
12noon 
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202

RSVP to Katie MacDonald by Wednesday, November 17th: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject line MSG DIA Tour
  • Space is limited to the first 20 participants. 
  • We will meet at the John R entrance at 11:45am. Parking is available across from the John R entrance for $7 per vehicle. 
  • Please note that masks are required for all visitors regardless of vaccination status. Groups must practice social distancing. 
NOTE: You must be a member in good standing with your dues paid to participate.

Hope to see you there!
MI Silversmiths Guild
 

Michigan Silversmiths Guild Annual All Member Meeting will be held at “City Hall Artspace Lofts” in Dearborn, MI on Sunday October 24th.

The meeting will be in the City Hall Artspace Loft Community Center from Noon to 5:00 PM with lunch being provided.

As always, the meeting will include board elections, everyone’s favorite tool swap, vendors, MSG SWAG, networking, and fellowship. 

This year’s lecturer will be MSG member Tom Madden - 

Mr. Madden is Professor, Crafts Department Chairman, and Section Head for Metalsmithing and Jewelry at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan (1992-2014).

In October 2007 Mr. Madden was awarded the distinction of “Master Metalsmith 2007” by the National Ornamental Metals Museum, Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Madden’s work can be viewed in many collections public and private throughout the US and Internationally.

In 2014 Mr. Madden’s work has been featured in METAL SMITHING TODAY: THE VESSEL, Aldon B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, Midland, Michigan, Beijing International Exhibition of Jewelry and Metals, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University

Some of the planned events this year:

  • Scheduling museum and studio tours
  • Lectures
  • Exhibitions
  • Workshops
  • Art Fairs
  • Etc.

ADDRESSES: for GPS

City Hall Artspace Loft Community Center
13762 John Nagy Drive
Dearborn, MI

Parking
13757 John Nagy Drive
Dearborn, MI

Membership is going digital – we will be accepting credit cards for paying for your membership. We will no longer be accepting checks. Members watch for an email coming soon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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