IMPRACTICAL MAGIC Hosted by Amy Reeves and the Tacoma Metal Arts Center Curated by Matthew Coté and Petra Winnwalker *Join us for our reception at Tacoma Metal Arts Center: 3833 6th Ave** on October 17, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:30 PM for a night of wine, food, and remarkable work from northwest jewelers and metal artists.* *"Would someone wear this?”* As metalsmiths, we are often forced to create work in relationship to *wearbility*, exchanging creative impulse for practicality. *Impractical Magic* seeks to interrogate the indelible boundaries of what can be worn and, in doing so, illuminate the highly-spiritual process underlying jewelry and metal arts. This line of questioning is especially critical today as advances in technology continue to alter and transform the jewelry and metal arts, for better or worse. *Impractical Magic* holds that we, as artists, must similarly push beyond preconceived definitions of our craft. Impratical Magic features work that prowls the deep, glittery crevasses of our field, encompasses the magic that results from deep technical understanding, and exhibits a willingness to expand beyond one’s craft. https://www.facebook.com/events/766842710046822/ For more info: Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3833 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98406 253-227-1694 info@tacomametalarts.com www.tacomametalarts.com https://www.facebook.com/tacomametalarts