Dan Jam This Weekend

The 6th annual Dan Jam Music Festival will take place this weekend on Saturday, June 28th, at the Johnson Park Pavilion (6200 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI 53406). This event is a fundraiser for the Racine Food Bank. Admission is $10 or $8 with two non-perishable food items. Come check out this great event filled with great music, great food, and fun activities for the whole family! Children under 6 are admitted free.  

For more information, check out the Journal Times event page by clicking here, or you can check out the Facebook event page by clicking here.

Third Fridays Make Their Debut This Weekend - and more!

Third Fridays make their debut in June! The evening of June 20th, Downtown Racine will host the newest in the First Fridays series. For the months of June, July, and August, this great event will be here to add some fun to your calendar! Click here to see their Facebook page.

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Lighthouse Run Is This Saturday, June 21st!

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2012 winner crossing the finish line in Downtown Racine. Photo courtesy of lighthouserun.com.

Whether you're here participating or cheering on the runners, Downtown Racine is an exciting place to be the morning of the Lighthouse Run. We recommend getting Downtown early to claim your viewing spot. Click here to visit the Lighthouse Run's official website where you can find details about the event, photos from previous years, and more!

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The Lighthouse Run Course courtesy of lighthouserun.com.

Another Big June Weekend!

This weekend, June 13-15th, Racine is once again buzzing with activity!

• Relay for Life is being hosted by the Racine Zoo June 13th and 14th.
• EVP Volleyball is at Racine's beautiful North Beach June 14th and 15th.

It's Summer Festival Time Again!

• Greek Fest at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church June 13th-15th.
• Bohemian Fest at Saint John Nepomuk June 13th-15th.

FINALLY- Summer is Here!

Brace yourselves, June is going to be a busy one! Here at the shop we've been so excited for the Downtown summer events, and June is definitely starting with some energy.

This weekend is First Friday. Friday night, June 6th, we will be having a trunk show of Alexandrite, June's birthstone. Come in and see an incredible assortment of this fascinating gemstone from some of our favorite vendors. 

That night Downtown will be open until 9p.m. Bring the family for a great night of live music, art, shopping, food, and fun! Discover what your Downtown has to offer. CLICK HERE to see the First Fridays Facebook page.

This summer, to add to the fun and success of First Fridays, Downtown will also be hosting Third Fridays. It'll be another great night to hangout late by the lake and explore Main Street and Sixth Street. The first one kicks off the night of June 20th!

Also beginning in June is the is the 13th Annual Public Art Event "Monumental Squares". Artists submitted creations in a wide variety of media on 8x8" boards that were framed up in groups of sixteen. Pictured below is the piece that will be hanging at Art Metals Studio for the summer.

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(top tow, LtoR) Kristy Westbrook, Liz Lewandowski, Tammy Easton, Thom Bowen (2nd row LtoR) Kayleen Kinsley, Rebecca Manteufel, Joelle Curro, Rick Beyer (3rd row, LtoR) Kristen Gjerdset, Mary Spence, Sara J. Kitzrow, Connie Meredith (bottom row, LtoR) Darren Hutcherson, Kelly Witte, Paul Muckler, Paul Muckler.

With so much going on Downtown and so many beautiful pieces of jewelry to be made, we will be adding Sunday hours beginning in June and continuing through August.

So if you're Downtown on a Sunday from Noon - 3 p.m., stop in and see us! The store is looking mighty summery!

Monument Square Art Festival 2014

This weekend, May 31st & June 1st, Downtown Racine will host the Racine Art Council's "Monument Square Art Festival". This juried art fair is the perfect way to have some family fun, feel inspired, support the arts, and kick the summer off right!

For information about the event, including a complete list of exhibitors, check out their website www.monumentsquareartfest.com.

“One of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected juried fine art fairs presents 80 artists from around the country exhibiting works in a variety of media. Live entertainment, a silent auction and children’s activities provided by community arts and education groups offers something for everyone!

The Monument Square Art Festival strives to promote a sustainable Racine, inviting art-fair enthusiasts of all ages to visit our beautiful Downtown and experience a weekend celebration of the arts. FREE ADMISSION”

— Official Monument Square Art Festival Website

The Color Run Returns Downtown

This weekend, Racine welcomes back The Color Run! The run begins Saturday morning, May 24th, at 9:00 a.m. and continues throughout the afternoon.

We will be open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  

We look forward to meeting the many participants and supporters that travel to our Downtown from near and far ...perhaps you need a new piece of jewelry to match your colorful new shirt?

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Spectators should arrive Downtown extra early to claim their viewing spots. If you've never witnessed the race, we highly recommend it! 

Check The Color Run's official site for more details: http://thecolorrun.com/racine/

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!!!

First Friday Special

We have some stunning new gentlemen' s bands here at Art Metals Studio. Come see them May 2nd for First Friday and take $50.00 off any gentlemen' s bands. This special is for in stock items only and can not be combined with any other offer.

First Friday Special

We have some stunning new gentlemen's bands here at Art Metals Studio. Come in to see them May 2nd for First Friday and take $50.00 off any gentlemen's bands. This special is for in stock items only and can not be combined with any other offer. 

Jewelry Tip

Remember to never wear your jewelry while swimming in chlorine or salt water this summer. They  can be very damaging to stones and metal, especially white gold. 

Diamonds in April

Diamond is the birth stone for April for all you lucky April babies. Click through and see some of our favorite diamond jewelry. 

Brand new!

We just got back from a big gem show in Chicago. These are the newest editions to our collect.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine

Chalcedony

Morganite, Beryle and Chalcedony

Quartz

First Friday Special

First Fridays are finally here again! Come celebrate with us and take $100.00 off any in stock gentlemen's band. Damascus steel, zirconium with sterling silver, titanium, zirconium with mokume gane and chrome cobalt with sapphires make up all of these handsome in stock bands. This special does not apply to custom or special orders, and can not be combined with any other offers. 

Be Bold!

This spring, we're loving colorful rings with BIG personality! This look can be achieved with a wide range of materials, from Sterling Silver and Quartz all the way to Platinum and Diamonds. 

Here at Art Metals Studio, we have a wide range of beautiful gems available (both in style and in budget) that will fit your unique, chic, and bold persona. So have some fun with it!  

Half-Moon Green Tourmaline, Munsteiner Fancy Cut Trapezoid Citrine, Rectangular Cushion Rhodalite Garnet, Round Yellow Sapphire, Round Fancy Cut Spessartite Garnet, Rectangular Blue Tourmaline, Emerald-Cut Watermelon Tourmaline

Oval Amethyst, Trapezoid Blue/Green Tourmaline, Round Blue Tourmaline, Pear Rubelite Tourmaline, Square Lemon Quartz, 3 Round Natural Color Diamonds

The next time you're in Downtown Racine, stop in and ask us about our selection of loose gemstones. We would love to help you find the perfect stone!

Here Comes the Sun!

We're all too anxious for summer here at Art Metals Studio. If we can't count on the Sun, we'll fake it with a sparkly Yellow Sapphire like the one pictured here! Add a couple of Diamonds and you might not even notice those grey clouds. Pictured here resting on an Aquamarine crystal (March's Birthstone, btw) you could just squint your eyes and imagine the bright Sun rising over our beautiful Lake Michigan on a hot summer day. Just a few more months, my friends!  

Holiday weekend downtown

This Saturday December 14th will be a fun day to be shopping downtown. From 9 am  to noon  we will all be in our pajamas serving coffee and kringle for the Pajama Jam. The first five customers we see in their pajamas will receive a free sterling silver pendant.

Then from noon to 5 pm will be the Downtown Holiday open House and Customer Appreciation. We have treats from Uncorkt, Davino Gelato Cafe, Salute, and Derango's Pheonix Chocolate Shop to give out with every purchase.  Gift wrapping is always complimentary.

See you there!

Online Exclusives at our Webstore!

For all of you adorable winter hermits and out-of-town fans, don’t miss our newly-live commerce section at www.artmetalsstudio.com/shop/.   The webstore has a few small runs of handmade pieces, and is the ONLY way to purchase the 2013 Limited Edition numbered pendants!  Check it out!  Shipping is available within the U.S., and an in-store pick up option is also available if that better suits your needs.

While you’re at www.artmetalsstudio.com, be sure to browse around the site for photos, testimonials, and information regarding our process and products.

Do you have your own Art Metals story to share?  Drop us a note at www.artmetalsstudio.com/contact  or post to our Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest using #MyArtMetals.  We’d love to hear from you!

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. When you shop at small businesses in your neighborhood, you help support all the things that make community great. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 30th.

Our brand new website design!

It's an exciting day at Art Metals Studio! Our brand new website design just launched this morning. We hope you take a few minutes to explore and check out our bold new look from your computer, mobile device or tablet. Who knows, maybe you'll even find a gift idea or two while you're browsing...

Gemstone Event!

Join us this First Friday November 1st, 4:00-9:00 PM. We will be having an Open House and Gemstone Event. Specials on  our exceptional loose gemstone collection just in time for your holiday orders!

Come on out and join us for refreshments and a chance to win a $250 Art Metals Studio Gift certificate.

See you soon!