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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Services, Human Services, Professional Societies & Associations, Visual Arts
Mission: The society of north american goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community. The society envisions a diverse international jewelry and metals community engaging in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.
Programs: Metalsmith magazine the society publishes a quarterly art journal with a special annual edition dedicated to exploring all forms of jewelry, metalsmithing and design within the field.
educational conferences the society holds at least one conference annually within north america. It is open to the general public and features lectures, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and exhibitions of jewelry and metalsmithing work.
member benefits society membership provides access to publications, educational events, weekly and regular updates of timely information from the field, and an array of resources related to jewelry and metalsmithing.
public outreach the society offers exposure and education about the world of artistic jewelry and metalsmithing through its publications, conferences, exhibitions and an extensive website.