Houston Metal Arts Guild

Performance “Le Merle Noir: Act 1″ 

Rice University, Matchbox Gallery, Sewall Hall

Wednesday      March 28th     7:00 PM

Performance: 7:45 pm      Lecture: 7pm Sewall Hall Room 301

Reception Immediately following performance

Jeff McGee’s contemporary metal work uses amalgamated creatures and animals as metaphors for the human condition. By collaborating with kinesthetic artists, McGee’s narratives transcend the traditional bounds of sculpture.

Jeff is currently Professor of Art at San Jacinto College – South Campus . His work will be included in “CU:29 Contemporary Copper Exhibition” at the Society of North American Goldsmiths 2012 Conference in  Phoenix, Arizona, May 23-26.

Title: Houston Metal Arts Guild Member Show
Location: 18 Hands Gallery 249 West 19th Street Houston, TX 77008
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Description: HOUSTON METAL ARTS GUILD MEMBER SHOW

18 Hands Gallery announces the second annual Houston Metal Arts Guild Member Show, “THE HEART OF ART” February 4-24, 2012

When: Feb. 4 – 24, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6 -9 pm
Where: 18 Hands Gallery 249 West 19th Street Houston, TX 77008

This show was juried by Martha Ferguson, MFA in Metals and Jewelry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, BFA in Metals and Jewelry from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ms. Ferguson teaches Art Metals classes for Houston Community College. Her work is represented by Goldesberry Gallery and Hanson Galleries in Houston.

Thirteen HMAG members work was selected for the show, and the following are honored with prizes:

First Place Winner: Jeff McGee – gravy boat Plankton Stew for One
Second Place Winner: Stacey Johnson – shadow box In Bloom
Third Place Winner: Mary Rogers – brooch Amulet #9
Honorable Mention: Anke Bohmer – bracelet Turtle Bracelet

Congratulations to all whose work was selected for the show! ALL MEMBERS and GUESTS are encouraged to attend the opening on Saturday, Feb. 4, and bring guests to visit the show during gallery hours until Feb. 24. See you there!
Start Time: 6:00
Date: 2012-04-04

Micki Lippe, jewelry artist from Seattle, will give a lecture,

sponsored by HMAG, Friday, November 4, 2011

7PM at Freed Auditorium, Glassell School of Art

5101 Montrose Blvd Houston, Tx 77006-6534

Mikki Lippe Lecture

See you all there!

Congratulations to all HMAG members who have work selected for the “Kaleidoscope of Color” Show and Sale! Postcards are being mailed to the accepted artists, picurted here. Let’s help get the word out to all our friends, families and co-workers.  See you at the show opening: Hanson Galleries, Uptown Park, Friday, Oct. 7, 5-8 PM.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

YOU WILL NOT want to miss the next HMAG General Meeting!

MEET THREE METAL ARTISTS – Heidi Gerstacker, Diane Falkenhagen, Mary Rogers. Each Artist will give a slide show/talk, then will give a panel discussion and Q&A.

Sept. 9, 2011, 7PM at Freed Auditorium at Glassell School of Art, Corner of Montrose and Binz.

Here is a sample of their work:

Title: Arline Fisch Tour – Special Event for HMAG
Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
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Description: HMAG will have a private tour of the Arline Fisch exhibit at HCCC given by Anna Walker, curator of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Saturday, July 30, 10:00 AM – NOON
Bring-a-Sack-Lunch and we’ll picnic afterward in the MFAH Sculpture Garden. (unless it’s too hot!)
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-07-30
End Time: 12:00

HMAG Meeting for July: Thursday, July 21; 7-9pm at Hanson Gallery – Uptown

Donna Millstein will talk about our Upcoming show with Hanson Galleries.  She will also give a presentation on “Cutting Edge Social Media Marketing for Craft Artists,” and other hot topics in the Craft marketplace.

We hope to see you there! Come with your questions about submitting your work to the show!