Mike Edelman

Mike Edelman is a nationally known Blacksmith, Metalsmith and Sculptor. He was born in 1982 in Rockville Maryland. In 1999, he, along with many others helped create M.A.I.L (www.mailleartisans.org/), a group dedicated to the growth of chainmaille art. Edelman, along with Kim Chatfield helped pioneer many advances in the area of free standing chain sculptures.
In 2005 Edelman graduated from Frostburg State University with a BFA, and ventured out on his own as an artist. That year he also had work purchased by the Kamm family for their world famous tea pot collection. In 2006 Edelman was asked to become a resident artist at Spruce Forest Artisan Village (www.spruceforest.org). There he kept a gallery, offered open studio times for the public to come watch, as well as taught lessons.
In 2009 Edelman is still a resident artist at Spruce Forest, and continues to hold open his personal gallery. He is currently scheduled for numerous exhibits which include his sculptures and jewelry. Currently, he is best known for his contemporary forms and the fluidity that he is able to put into the medium.
Webpage:
www.medelmanart.com
Education:
B.F.A. Frostburg State University
Publications:
Ironwork Today 2, Jeff Snyder. Schiffer Publishing, 2008
Anvils Ring, The. Volume 36, Number 2, Spring 2008. Sebastion Publishing 2008.
Anvils Ring, The. Volume 30, Number 4, Summer 2002. Sebastion Publishing, 2002.
Sain, Patrick E. Knitting Steal. 1st Edition, Patrick E Sain, 2002.
Professional Organizations:
American Craft Council
ABANA (Artistic Blacksmiths Association of North America)
International Sculpture Center
Garrett Arts Council
Michigan Guild of Craftsmen
PA Guild of Craftsmen
Honors and Awards
Lifetime Juried Member of the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Related Experience:
Resident Blacksmith at Spruce Forest. 2006-Current
Frostburg State University teaching assistant, 2004-Current.
Demonstrated at ABANA sponsored "hammer-in", 2004.
Exhibitions:
"Blink" . Washington County Arts Council. Hagerstown, MD 2009.
Mt. Gretna Fine Arts Fair, Mt Gretna PA. 2008. *Judges choice award winner*
PA Guild Fine Crafts Fair, Wilmington DE. 2008
Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick MD. 2008
American Craft Council Buyers Market, Baltimore, MD. 2008
Holiday State Craft Fair Gallery Juried Exhibition, Lancaster PA. 2007.
Mt. Gretna Arts Fair. Mt Gretna, PA. 2007
Artscape, Baltimore, MD. 2007
Frederick Festival of the Arts. Frederick, MD. 2007
Mt. Gretna Arts Fair. Mt Gretna, PA. 2006
Artscape, Baltimore, MD. 2006
Central PA Festival of the Arts, State College, PA. 2006
Annual State Craft Fair, Richboro, PA. 2006
American Craft Council Buyers Market, Baltimore, MD. 2006
Holiday State Crafts Fair, Lancaster, PA 2005
Fall State Craft Fair, Richboro, PA. 2005
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Gaithersburg, MD. 2005
59th Annual State Craft Fair, Lancaster, PA. 2005
Artscape, Baltimore, MD. 2005
Manayunk Festival of the Arts, Manayunk, PA. 2005
Frederick Festival of the Arts, Frederick, MD. 2005
Rockville Hometown Holidays, Rockville, MD. 2005
Holiday State Craft Fair Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA. 2004
Fall State Craft Festival Tyler State Park, Richboro, PA. 2004
Fall State Craft Festival Gallery Exhibition. Tyler State Park, Richboro, PA. 2004
PABA "hammer in", Confluence PA, 2004.
Wills Creek Survey, Saville Gallery, Cumberland MD. Internationally Juried exhibit. 2004
Pocono State Craft Festival, Shawnee on Delaware, PA, 2004
58th Annual State Craft Fair, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, 2004.
Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery, Frostburg, MD, 2004.
Members Show, Saville Gallery, Cumberland, MD, 2003.
Center Street Gallery, Cumberland, MD, 2003.
Allegany Arts and Architecture Festival, Cumberland, MD, 2003.
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Sources:
www.medelmanart.com
www.mailleartisans.org/
www.spruceforest.org
www.schifferpublishing.com
www.frederickfestival.org
Ironwork Today 2, Jeff Snyder. Schiffer Publishing, 2008
Anvils Ring, The. Volume 36, Number 2, Spring 2008. Sebastion Publishing 2008.
Anvils Ring, The. Volume 30, Number 4, Summer 2002. Sebastion Publishing, 2002.
Sain, Patrick E. Knitting Steal. 1st Edition, Patrick E Sain, 2002.

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