Academic Metals Directory · program

Montana State University

university art department · Active

last checked 2026-05-29

As archived

Degrees
B.A, M.A, M.F.A

Now (checked 2026)

Status
Active

What happened
The program continues and is thriving. It celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exhibition Sept 13 – Nov 27, 2024, indicating a founding around 1974. Richard Helzer (long-time metals professor named in the archived record, "1970 to present") has since retired and was featured as an alumnus/contributor in the 50th anniversary exhibition. Leadership of the School of Art is now Josh DeWeese; the metals area is currently taught by instructor Victoria Burchill. No closure, merger, or rename — the metals/jewelry area name and home (School of Art) are unchanged.

Link
art.montana.edu/areas-of-study/metalsmithing.html

People

Faculty

Kate Wagle · 1981 to 1982Richard Helzer · 1970 to present

Trained here

Bruce MetcalfLinda L. RyanMarthe Roberts/shea

Sources

https://art.montana.edu/areas-of-study/metalsmithing.html https://art.montana.edu/directory_2/index.html https://art.montana.edu/MSU-Metalsmithing-50th-Anniversary-Call-for-Entry.html https://art.montana.edu/https://art.montana.edu/areas-of-study/index.html

From the original Tyler “Academic Metals Directory” (≈2014), brought current in 2026.

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