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

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. The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is a not-for-profit organization. Check this site frequently for updated information.

Brooch shown at left by: Gillian Hillerud, a selected
artist for METAL Inclinations1

International Jewelry (Jewellery) Design Competition:

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

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 Three awards of merit gift certificates by Pasternak Findings.

Exhibition Web Site will Include:
• A Gallery web page of all the accepted jewelry images with artists names.
• Each artist will also receive an individual web page that showcases an enlarged version of their jewelry image/s with a description of their artwork and artist's statement. A link to the artist's web site or e-mail address will be provided. This is an incredible way to expand your world wide presence on the web to possible galleries and clients and increase traffic on your own web site.
• Artists will receive world-wide recognition of their talents.
• International publicity of the METAL Inclinations Exhibition, the artists and their winning works in major publications and online.
• Artists will have access to a digital catalog of the exhibition.
• The Exhibition will be displayed on the Internet for one full year.
• No need to ship your precious jewelry around the world to exhibit. You may sell your artwork from your link, any time during the show. If you sell your metalwork, you retain all proceeds from the sale. Images will remain online even if sold.

Information:
• Download a printable PDF of the complete propectus

• To enter right now, use the Juried Art Services website.

• Start your application process on the Juried Art Services Website.

• To ask questions about this exhibition go to the METAL Inclinations Forum:
www.metalinclinations.wetpaint.com

• For information regarding funding and advertising

• Membership information for Society for Midwest Metalsmiths:
http://www.midwest-metalsmiths.org

Society for Midwest Metalsmiths,
P.O. Box 31314, St. Louis, MO 63131
midwest.metalsmiths@gmail.com

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is a not-for profit organization deicated to promoting, educating and exhibiting jewelers and metalsmiths.