top of page

Vancouver
METAL ARTS
Association

Forging connection, community and opportunity for Vancouver's metal and jewellery artists.

2023 exhibition
OUR LANGUAGE

VMAA and Malaspina Printmakers Society are pleased to support "Our Language," a group exhibition featuring the work of the Printermedia Artist Residency cohort.

exhibition location:
1555 Duranleau Street, Vancouver

final reception: September 21 (6-8pm)

9D1A6942-2.jpg

From "The World is Your Oyster" by Stella Lee
Copper, Enamel, Glass beads, Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl

Grand Prize.jpg

"Bullet Earrings" 2019

Lena Binnington

18k yellow gold, silver, iolite

2021 photo contest

grand prize winning entry

what we do

The Vancouver Metal Arts Association (VMAA) is an artist-run nonprofit society that promotes workshops, social events, artist lectures, and exhibitions for the art jewellery and metalsmith communities in Vancouver, BC. We are committed to connecting our membership with opportunities and benefits that support their personal jewellery and metalwork practices.

Membership

Upcoming Events

  • MetalAid x VMAA | Meetup and Shop Talk
    MetalAid x VMAA | Meetup and Shop Talk
    Wed, Feb 28
    Vancouver
    Feb 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    Feb 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    Newcomers, members and regulars of jewellery, metal and associated craft are enthusiastically welcomed!
  • Exhibition | Evolving Spaces
    Exhibition | Evolving Spaces
    Thu, Jan 25
    Vancouver
    Jan 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
    Jan 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
    VMAA's latest juried exhibition, presented in partnership with the Craft Council of British Columbia.
  • Opening Reception: Evolving Spaces
    Opening Reception: Evolving Spaces
    Thu, Jan 25
    Vancouver
    Jan 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
    Jan 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
    The Vancouver Metal Arts Association and Craft Council of BC invite you to join us at the opening reception of Evolving Spaces: Transitional in Nature.
  • Social | MetalAid x VMAA Meetup
    Social | MetalAid x VMAA Meetup
    Wed, Sep 27
    Vancouver
    Sep 27, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PDT
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    Sep 27, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PDT
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    It's the first social of Fall 2023! There's no agenda save to meet up, talk shop, and/or catch up. We enthusiastically welcome newcomers, members and regulars of jewellery, metal and associated craft!
  • Exhibition | "Our Language"
    Exhibition | "Our Language"
    Thu, Aug 17
    Vancouver
    Aug 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – Sep 24, 2023, 8:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1555 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3, Canada
    Aug 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – Sep 24, 2023, 8:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1555 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3, Canada
    "Our Language" is an exhibition in six parts that represents, in sequence, five resident artists' individual statements, followed by a group exhibition that illustrates how metal and jewellery arts form a common language among them, and frame their shared understanding.
  • Social | MetalAid x VMAA Meetup
    Social | MetalAid x VMAA Meetup
    Tue, Aug 01
    Vancouver
    Aug 01, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDT
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    Aug 01, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDT
    Vancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
    It's a summer social! There's no agenda save to meet up, talk shop, and/or catch up. Newcomers, members and regulars of jewellery, metal and associated craft are enthusiastically welcomed!
  • Hybrid Event | VMAA 2023 Annual General Meeting
    Hybrid Event | VMAA 2023 Annual General Meeting
    Sat, Apr 22
    Vancouver
    Apr 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, Canada
    Apr 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, Canada
    It's that time of year again -- the annual general meeting! This will be a big one, so please save the date!
  • Exhibition | The Gifted Show
    Exhibition | The Gifted Show
    Wed, Nov 23
    Vancouver
    Nov 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1666 Johnston St #1, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2, Canada
    Nov 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 1666 Johnston St #1, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2, Canada
    Add another stop to your Granville Island shopping and mosey down by the Circle Craft Gallery for a celebration of contemporary metal jewellery.
  • Exhibition | The Makers Mark presented by Burrard Arts Foundation
    Exhibition | The Makers Mark presented by Burrard Arts Foundation
    Thu, Nov 10
    Vancouver
    Nov 10, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – Dec 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 258 E 1st Ave #2, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6, Canada
    Nov 10, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – Dec 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
    Vancouver, 258 E 1st Ave #2, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6, Canada
    Burrard Arts Foundation presents The Maker’s Mark, an exhibition produced in collaboration with the CCBC and VMAA.
  • Social & Fundraiser | Let's Build a Studio! (+ Printermedia Residency Open House)
    Social & Fundraiser | Let's Build a Studio! (+ Printermedia Residency Open House)
    Sun, Oct 23
    Howe Street Studios (Malaspina)
    Oct 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. PDT
    Howe Street Studios (Malaspina), 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, Canada
    Oct 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. PDT
    Howe Street Studios (Malaspina), 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, Canada
    We're building out the new metal shop at Howe Street Studios this weekend and we're inviting you to join us in checking out the space where the new Printermedia Residency (Metal Arts) will take place.
  • VMAA 2022 Annual General Meeting
    VMAA 2022 Annual General Meeting
    Sat, Apr 23
    Zoom Meeting
    Apr 23, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Zoom Meeting
    Apr 23, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Zoom Meeting
    It's that time of year again -- the annual general meeting! This will be a big one, so please save the date!
  • Free! Fusing Workshop with Peggy
    Free! Fusing Workshop with Peggy
    Sat, Apr 02
    Join the Fusing Workshop Here
    Apr 02, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Join the Fusing Workshop Here
    Apr 02, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT
    Join the Fusing Workshop Here
    Come and spend a fun Saturday afternoon with Peggy Logan and the VMAA crew!
  • Sundays in the Studio: Photo Contest Prep!
    Sundays in the Studio: Photo Contest Prep!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Feb 06
    Zoom
    Feb 06, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Zoom
    Feb 06, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Zoom
    Join other VMAA members for a casual Sunday in the studio. Icebreaker discussion this time will be centred around swapping photography tips! Photo credit: Christine Pedersen, 2020 photo contest finalist
  • Sundays in Studio
    Sundays in Studio
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Nov 28
    Zoom Hangout
    Nov 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Zoom Hangout
    Nov 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
    Zoom Hangout
    It's another metal arts working social! Tune in to share your maker's space and weigh in on the day's icebreaker question: what do wish you'd known when you set up your first, latest, or any studio space?
  • 2021 Annual General Meeting
    2021 Annual General Meeting
    Sat, Jun 12
    Zoom Meeting
    Jun 12, 2021, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT
    Zoom Meeting
    Jun 12, 2021, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT
    Zoom Meeting
    You are cordially invited to VMAA's 2021 Annual General Meeting! Open to voting members of VMAA, and to members of the general public interested in metal arts. Stay for the short social!
Events
Featured News

recent news

Subscribe to our blog and newsletter to stay up to date on new events and opportunities, relevant news and bulletins. Looking for older posts? Check out and search our archives for more information.

Submit Your Event
Pamela Ritchie

"Suspension" (2021)

by Pamela Ritchie 

Wood, foam, polymer, metal, fabric

share your events

Do you have an event, workshop or call for submissions that you would like to amplify or share? We and our membership would be delighted to hear from you!

About Us

about us

The Vancouver Metal Arts Association (VMAA) is a community of metalsmiths, jewellers, blacksmiths, sculptors, mixed-media artists, enamelists, and others who work with metal or have an interest in jewellery design and metal arts.

 

VMAA was established as a non-profit society in British Columbia in 2012 with the purpose of offering a forum for metalsmiths, jewellers and designers to exchange ideas and technical information, organize exhibitions of jewellery art, and increase public awareness of metal arts.

Each member of VMAA decides what their level of involvement will be. Dues are collected to cover modest administrative costs.

"Secret Camas" (2023)

Ingrid Valou

18k yellow gold, sapphire

bottom of page