Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society - SIMS

Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society - SIMS The Southern Illinois Metalsmith Society is a student-run group at Southern Illinois University. Pro

The Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society is a student organization at Southern Illinois University. Our mission is to bring together a community of both student and local metalsmiths, and to educate through visiting artists and our annual SIMS Conference

We raise money through our yearly fine craft auction that happens every fall. We have food, we have drinks, and we have a pretty good time whil

e we’re at it. The funds from this event go towards keeping student fees low and towards bringing in visiting artists year round. In conjunction with the auction, a visiting artist demonstrates as a part of the Conference. This year we are lucky to have Jake James, an award winning blacksmith. Former visiting artists have included Seth Gould, David Clemons, Wendell Broussard, Joe Muench, and John Haley III, just to name a few. And if that wasn’t enough, we also include a student exhibition with our Conference. “Forge, Form, and Fabricate” shows work from some of the most exceptional students from the Midwest, and is an exhibit at the University Museum here at SIU.

& hard at work, repping the merch 👀📸:
02/13/2026

& hard at work, repping the merch 👀
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ATTENTION ALL SIU METALS ALUMNIWe are looking to hear your stories and memories from your time here at SIU Carbondale fo...
02/11/2026

ATTENTION ALL SIU METALS ALUMNI

We are looking to hear your stories and memories from your time here at SIU Carbondale for our upcoming conference.

Share all your stories, especially the crazy!

Fill out the simple survey form and help us celebrate your legacy, and preserve the history for future generations.
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Our current MFA grad cohort!from right to left, second year blacksmithing second year jewelry first year blacksmithing b...
02/10/2026

Our current MFA grad cohort!
from right to left,
second year blacksmithing
second year jewelry
first year blacksmithing beltran.artistry second year jewelry

Our MFA program offers a comprehensive experience that prepares students as professional artists and art instructors. St...
02/08/2025

Our MFA program offers a comprehensive experience that prepares students as professional artists and art instructors. Students must be able to demonstrate a high level of ability in their area of study, present a professional-level body of original artwork, which reflects their ability to investigate concepts, issues and processes relevant to their studio practice, and be able to discuss this work critically.

APPLY today! Applications due February 15, 2025.

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Pulliam Hall 475 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL
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