Queer Metalsmiths:
Honoring, centering and uplifting queer makers
Queer Metalsmiths is a community space where we honor, center and uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ jewelers, metalsmiths + makers.
Our mission is to be a safe space for queer artists to connect and support each other through visibility within the metalsmithing and craft fields.
Our community focuses on representing artists by exhibiting their work, providing educational resources, and functioning as a platform for growth and learning.
SNAG X QM:
In Focus 2026
Virtual Exhibition
Queer Metalsmiths is excited to collaborate with SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) on the 2026 In Focus exhibition - a curated digital showcase dedicated to spotlighting BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from underappreciated communities who are redefining the future of jewelry and metalsmithing.
In Focus 2026 will be featured as a digital showcase during the 2026 SNAG x Detroit conference with a selection of works displayed in person. The exhibition will live in a permanent virtual gallery on both the Queer Metalsmiths and SNAG websites.
The In Focus Call is open for submissions from February 17th through April 13th. Join our jurors for an information session on April 2nd at 7:30pm EST on Zoom (link to register here).
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We would love to feature you and your work on our Instagram and website.
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