MEMBER BENEFITS AND RESOURCES
access member specials and learn about the latest calls for exhibitions
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MERCHANT OFFERS
In 2020, members providing proof of membership (membership card, receipt of payment) may register with the following merchants to access certain discounts or privileges. Please note some vendors may also ask you to present a piece of ID. Look out for the VMAA Partner sign at the counter when you’re shopping!
LACY WEST SUPPLIES
480 SMITHE STREET
SUITE #102
VANCOUVER, BC
10% discount on hand tools
5% discount on all other items
(incl. precious metals & findings)
Exceptions: products by GRS and Foredom
JUVELISTO
#120-3500 MONCTON STREET
STEVESTON VILLAGE
RICHMOND, BC
10% off classes
10% off bench rental space
(on-site benefits on hold)
CAPILANO ROCK AND GEM
1406 PEMBERTON AVENUE
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
Discounts on phone orders
Refer to website for current specials
(VMAA member specials pending)
HAVE DISCOUNTS TO OFFER?
We're always open to new partnerships in our community. We value the support of local vendors, events organizers and workshop provider. Let us know how we can help you, too. You can begin a conversation, or see if the form we've put together works for you.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Upcoming exhibition, contest and miscellaneous opportunities flagged for you.
Be sure to check the links for more details, including time zone considerations for each of the listed deadlines, and any new developments due to COVID-19.
January 1, 2021
Vancouver, BC
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
BEAUX ARTS: A celebration of the sculptural form in metal and other jewellery media.
DARN, IT'S GONE!
these opportunities that have elapsed but we kept them around for your reference
(please note the full details are only visible on desktop mode)
Jan 15, 2020 (4pm PT)
Invermere, BC
ART GALLERY/SALES
An art gallery/sales opportunity for Columbia Valley handmade jewellery
January 15, 2020 23:59 (PT+3.30 hrs)
Port Union, NL
FAMILY RESIDENCY
Provides studio space & support for artists w/ dependents
Jan 17, 2020
Montreal, Quebec
EXHIBITION
Jewellery art exhibition during festival
Jan 17, 2020
Banff, AB
RESIDENCY
Banff Centre thematic arts residency
January 22, 2020
Banff, AB
RESIDENCY
Banff Centre‘s intake for Late Spring 2020
Jan 23, 2020
Toronto, ON
EXHIBITION
Craft Ontario Gallery. Impact(s) of environmental destabilization
Feb 2, 2020
Lake Oswego, Oregon, US
EXHIBITION
Defying traditional expectations for jewellery
Feb 14, 2020
Hanau, Germany
COMPETITION
10.000,00 € prize awarded every three years
Feb 23, 2020 (4pm PT)
Prince George, BC
EXHIBITION
Two Rivers Gallery call for exhibition
March 4, 2020
Banff, AB
RESIDENCY
Banff Centre thematic arts residency
March 14, 2020
Vancouver, BC
EXHIBITION, COMPETITION, SALES
Beloved annual fundraising event by the Craft Council of BC
March 15, 2020
Seattle, WA
EXHIBITION
Arcana Metalwork Gallery encourages artists to use humor, double entendre, and creatively oblique references to sex and sexuality.
June 1, 2020
Ottawa, ON
STUDENT COMPETITION
One-of-a-kind jewellery, objects, production prototypes welcome. Focus on technical excellence, ingenuity, creative vision.
June 1, 2020
Edmonton, AB
EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
ACC’s call for proposals for the 2021 exhibitions lineup
September 15, 2020
Edmonton, AB
EXHIBITIONS
Alberta Craft Gallery; exploring intersection of science & craft
November 15, 2020
Vancouver, BC
PHOTO COMPETITION
Calling all VMAA members to submit photographs of their work for the chance to win one of five cash prizes!
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