Tong Tuesday: Enter Now

2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00

Tong Tuesday Giveaway The Tong Tuesday Giveaway has ended after TWO fantastic years! Check out the list of winners to see who was lucky enough to get a pair. Keep an eye out for more great giveaways from ABANA. 2024 Winners List February Winner: Aaron Strueby, Saskatchewan April Winner: Shaina Smith, Missouri June Winner: Eric Smith, South Carolina August Winner: Francis Rochon, Oregon October Winner: Jennifer Cochran Anderson, Texas December Winner: Loren Brockmueller, Ohio 2025 Winners List February Winner: Lisa Huth, British Columbia April Winner: Glenn Dippel, Florida June Winner: Kenneth Bartlett [...]

Tong Tuesday: Enter Now2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions

2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

A Reminder of the Key Dates for this Traveling Exhibition: Entry Deadline: November 14, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: December 1, 2025 Artwork Delivery Window: December 2 - 21, 2025 Tour Duration: November 2026 - December 2027 Return of Works: January 2028 Call for Submissions This opportunity has expired! We want to thank everyone who submitted their work to this exhibition! We received a tremendous number of entries - far more than we can include in the exhibition - so now starts the task of curating a show that will "wow" the public. Applicants can [...]

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

2026 ABANA Conference

2026-03-22T15:13:00-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference November 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. It is just 4 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The fairgrounds include ample room for parking, 5 acres for tent camping, RV hookups, and plenty of space for all conference activities. Learn More About Bentonville What's Exciting About the Bentonville, Arkansas Area:  The fairgrounds are less than 5 miles from Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Hotel Shuttles, Uber, Lyft, and other services are available. [...]

2026 ABANA Conference2026-03-22T15:13:00-04:00

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies

2025-03-15T18:51:00-04:00

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies The mission of the Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies is to collaboratively schedule, market and advocate for the arts community in the Allegheny region. The organization works together with member artists and arts organizations to encourage complementary programming and cooperative promotion efforts. For artists – that means maximum visibility. For art lovers – that means the ability to find out about all of the area’s classes, exhibits, and performances in one location. The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America is proud to be a member.

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies2025-03-15T18:51:00-04:00

ABANA Featured Forgings

2026-02-18T11:12:14-05:00

Theme: Making Waves We're looking for anything related to water - fountains, water scenes, flowing lines, etc. Use your imagination! Deadline: May 1, 2026 Guidelines: Use the online form to submit your info and images for the current exhibition theme. Upload JPG or PNG files (no HEIC files). Work should be at least 50% forged. Repousse is accepted. Pieces that have been shown in a prior online exhibition by ABANA are not eligible. If you wish to submit more than one (1) entry, please submit each entry separately. This is open to everyone! ABANA membership is not required. Selected [...]

ABANA Featured Forgings2026-02-18T11:12:14-05:00

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member

2024-09-07T13:06:36-04:00

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member The Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America is proud to be a member of the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce in Johnstown, PA. The partnership will assist ABANA in marketing and development and is the leading community organization dedicated to creating an environment where business growth and the quality of life are maximized. Learn more about the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member2024-09-07T13:06:36-04:00
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