# Event Details - **Event Name**: SIMS Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A weekend of demos, artist talks, and community with metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, students, and educators from across the region!About this EventWelcome to SIMS Conference 2026Join us for a weekend of demonstrations, artist talks, networking, and community with metalsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, students, and educators from across the region and beyond.We are excited to welcome visiting artists Sunyoung Cheong and Adam Hawk, whose innovative approaches to metalwork continue to inspire makers and students alike. Their solo shows, presentations, and demonstrations will offer unique insights into contemporary practice, material exploration, and artistic research.Whether you're a longtime member of the SIMS community or attending for the first time, the 2026 conference promises opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.Friday 9/4🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMBlacksmithing DemoHost: Adam HawkInfo: Saltwater Etching (Pulliam Industrial, Blacksmithing Studio, Room 016)🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch Break🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMSmall Metals DemoHost: Sunyoung CheongInfo: Digital Modelling, Die Making w/ 3D printing, Hydraulic Press Forming (Pulliam Industrial, Metals Studio, Room 104) 🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PMArtist TalkHost: Adam HawkInfo: Sharp Museum Auditorium, Room 1526🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PMArtist TalkHost: Sunyoung CheongInfo: Sharp Museum Auditorium, Room 1526🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Gallery ReceptionInfo: Sharp Museum Lobby Food & refreshments providedSaturday 9/5🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AMBlacksmithing DemoHost: Adam HawkInfo: Hydraulic Press Forming Textured Steel (Pulliam Industrial, Blacksmithing Studio, Room 016)🕑: 11:30 AM - 02:00 PMLunch Break & Community ActivitiesInfo: OPEN TO PUBLIC! Meet us in the Pulliam Industrial loading dock for a picnic style lunch and community building fun. $5/plate, FREE to registered conference attendees and children under 18yrs of age.🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMSmall Metals DemoHost: Sunyoung CheongInfo: Digital Modelling, Die Making w/ 3D printing, Hydraulic Press Forming (Pulliam Industrial, Metals Studio, Room 104) 🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMHammer Time Happy HourHost: Oakland StationInfo: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join us at 300 S Oakland Ave for Happy Hour. Grab a drink, mingle with artists and the Southern Illinois community, and peruse the raffle and auction items before the bids begin.🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMAuction NightHost: Oakland StationInfo: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Support the Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society by bidding on handmade art donated by the talented artists in our community (all mediums). Food, drink, and raffle opportunities will also be available during the event. Hosted by Oakland Station cocktail bar at 300 S Oakland Ave. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/sims-conference-2026/100001993613035255 - **Event Categories**: art, business, conferences, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 12 hours - Location: Southern Illinois University— Pulliam Industrial - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carbondale - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Southern Illinois University— Pulliam Industrial - **lat**: 37.7178095 - **long**: -89.2206671 - **full address**: Southern Illinois University— Pulliam Industrial, 580 W Grand Ave, Carbondale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SIMS Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6b28ea354433d987395231b6c946f87a621c820bdc512b55eeb821c313d17311-rimg-w1200-h848-dc21201e-gmir.jpg?v=1783743378 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SIMS Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** SIMS Conference 2026 takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Southern Illinois University— Pulliam Industrial, 580 W Grand Ave, Carbondale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SIMS Conference 2026? - **A:** SIMS Conference 2026 is organized by Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SIMS Conference 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carbondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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