Vancouver
METAL ARTS
Association
Forging connection, community and opportunity for Vancouver's metal and jewellery artists.
From "The World is Your Oyster" by Stella Lee
Copper, Enamel, Glass beads, Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl
"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.
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Feb 28VancouverFeb 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PSTVancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
- Thu, Jan 25VancouverJan 25, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 p.m.Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
- Thu, Jan 25VancouverJan 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Vancouver, 1386 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada
- Wed, Sep 27VancouverSep 27, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PDTVancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
- Thu, Aug 17VancouverAug 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – Sep 24, 2023, 8:00 p.m.Vancouver, 1555 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3, CanadaAug 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.
- Tue, Aug 01VancouverAug 01, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PDTVancouver, 248 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z7, Canada
- Sat, Apr 22VancouverApr 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Vancouver, 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, Canada
- Wed, Nov 23VancouverNov 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – Dec 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.Vancouver, 1666 Johnston St #1, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2, Canada
- Thu, Nov 10VancouverNov 10, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – Dec 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.Vancouver, 258 E 1st Ave #2, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6, Canada
- Sun, Oct 23Howe Street Studios (Malaspina)Oct 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. PDTHowe Street Studios (Malaspina), 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, CanadaOct 23, 2022, 1:00 p.m. PDT – Oct 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m. PDTHowe Street Studios (Malaspina), 1265 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R3, CanadaWe'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.
- Sat, Apr 23Zoom MeetingApr 23, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Zoom Meeting
- Sat, Apr 02Join the Fusing Workshop HereApr 02, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDTJoin the Fusing Workshop Here
- Multiple DatesSun, Feb 06ZoomFeb 06, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PSTZoom
- Multiple DatesSun, Nov 28Zoom HangoutNov 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PSTZoom Hangout
- Sat, Jun 12Zoom MeetingJun 12, 2021, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDTZoom Meeting
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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