
Vancouver
Metal Arts
Association
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.
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upcoming events
- Thu, Aug 14Vancouverhe Craft Council of BC presents The Earring Show craft + culture, an annual exhibition that highlights contemporary jewellery design. The exhibition sheds light on the timeless connection between craft and culture, and how they influence each other.
Past Events
- 2025 VMAA Annual General Meeting & Social (feat. Peter Keep)Wed, Jun 11Vancouver
- VCC Jewellery Art & Design Student Exhibition GalaFri, May 30Vancouver
- Dine with Charles Lewton-Brain and Nanz AalundWed, Mar 12Vancouver
- Hybrid Event | VMAA 2024 Annual General Meeting and SocialSat, Apr 27Vancouver
- MetalAid x VMAA | Meetup and Shop TalkWed, Feb 28Vancouver
- Exhibition | Evolving SpacesThu, Jan 25Vancouver
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.