The Nave Gallery (Somerville, MA) invites artists to participate in the juried exhibition:Metal and Fire: The Children of Vulcan.

Vulcan, the Roman God of fire and metalwork ushered humanity along a blazing path to civilization. From body ornaments and tools, to weaponry and currency, metal and metal workers have shaped an enhanced out lives throughout time. Even today, there are those who still work alongside the heat of the forge, covered in sparkling dust, and breathing in noxious fumes that help shape our world.
Within the language of heat and chemistry let metal and its fiery transformation take center stage in the alchemy of creation.

CALL FOR WORK:
 This is a process oriented exhibition. Works of sculpture, jewelry, video, photography, and small metals are welcome, and will be exhibited along with techniques, tools and descriptions of procedures in the metalworking process that aided in the creation of the works.
Additionally, we welcome proposals for performance art or events.

For full prospectus, visit the Call for Entry page of our website.