Networking and Socializing Events

• Monthly meetings with speakers, demos, networking, and other programming relevant to metal arts and art as a business

• A Members-Only Facebook group in which we share more immediate news and information

• Guild-sponsored gallery events

• Periodic CMAG Design Challenges for prizes

• Annual tools and materials swap meet and a potluck (summer) and holiday party (December)
  

Educational Opportunities

• Access to a lending library of metal arts books, magazines and videos

• A monthly newsletter with news about regional events, contests, shows, and activities as well as articles on tools, books, and metalsmithing techniques

• Access to classes and open bench time at the CMAG MakerSpace
  

Artist Promotions and Events

• Chance to participate in the annual Northwest Jewelry and Metal Arts Showcase, held as part of the Gathering of the Guilds

• An entry in CMAG’s online Membership Directory, which enables the public to find artists for custom and other work and allows you to access our members’ logs for mentoring and other instruction

• Promotion on our public-facing Facebook group and Instagram
  

Discounts and Resources

• Reduced price admission to workshops with visiting master metal artists

• Discounts and special sales of equipment, gemstones, and other materials

• Access to the online Resources Directory to help you search for suppliers and equipment

• Access to our online events calendar with reminders about show application dates, members’ gallery activities, and more