Metalsmiths In Action (MSIA)

Name: Metalsmiths In Action (MSIA)

Profile: We are a group of Metalsmiths and/or Metalsmiths-in-training who are:

A) actively supporting, teaching, and promoting one another.

B) working to bring knowledge of the art of Metalsmithing to the general audience.

C) doing our best to give back to the community through our own charitable causes in a team store.

D) actively trying to lead people into this art form and to help them expand their knowledge of metalsmithing skills.

E) providing current information regarding materials, tools, supplies, exhibits, contests, schools, etc....

F) promoting one another through an outside team website featuring each of our shops.

G) promoting one another through a blog featuring a different metalsmith each week.

H) providing an opportunity to share with other metalsmiths without the strict regulation of a jury process.

This team is unique in that it will not be juried by our store content, but rather by our desire and interest in learning and sharing knowledge of metalsmithing. Anyone who has a sincere desire to learn and to produce metalsmithed goods are welcome to join. We only require that their work be somewhat related to metals in some format. Upon acceptance, please feel free to state on your store announcement page that you are a proud member of Metalsmiths In Action or MSIA.

How to Join: We encourage and support anyone who is already working as a metalsmith, or those who are working with metal on some level and have a desire to learn more of the trade, to apply to our team. We only ask that this is a serious intention and some of your work reflects this desire, and that you be ready and willing to pitch in for the team! To apply: Please contact Kelli at: MetalsmithsInAction.etsy.com