Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America
The Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) was formed in 1973 to preserve and promote blacksmithing as an art and a craft.
| Founded | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Type | Charitable trust |
| Focus | Blacksmithing |
Area served | North America |
| Method | teaching |
| Slogan | For a Living Planet |
| Website | abana.org |
Mission Statement
The ABANA mission statement reads:
We understand that a blacksmith is one who shapes and forges iron with hammer and anvil. The artist- blacksmith does this so as to unite the functional with the aesthetic, realizing that the two are inseparable. We the members of the Artist-Blacksmiths' Association of North America do join in our resolve to perpetuate the noble art of blacksmithing. With hammer and anvil, we will forge for mankind a richer life. We will preserve a meaningful bond with the past. We will serve the needs of the present, and we will forge a bridge to the future. Function and creativity is our purpose. Our task is great and so is our joy.[1]
History
The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America was formed in 1973 with twenty-seven members.[2] There are now 4000 members.
Publications
ABANA publishes two magazines: The Hammer's Blow and The Anvil's Ring.[3]
References
- ↑ http://www.abana.org/business/about_abana.shtml
- ↑ http://www.abana.org/business/abana_founding.shtml
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2013-03-07.