8th Annual Contemporary American Makers Exhibition and Sale, 2026

Metzler Violin Shop is proud to present the 8th Annual Contemporary American Makers Exhibition and Sale, 2026.

The purpose of these events is to present both established and emerging makers, and to highlight the breadth of instrument and bow craftsmanship found throughout the Americas.  This exhibition will include makers from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the United States.

We’re delighted to announce three outstanding artists who will perform tonal comparisons of the featured instruments and bows over two evenings in front of a live audience:

March 10, 2026
7:00 PM – Violin Tonal Comparisons with Moni Simeonov (Colburn, USC)
9:00 PM – Reception on the Patio

March 11, 2026
7:00 PM – Viola Tonal Comparisons with Drew Forde (ThatViolaKid)
8:30 PM – Cello Tonal Comparisons with Robert deMaine (LA Philharmonic)
9:30 PM – Reception on the Patio

RSVP here to secure your spot for the tonal comparisons HERE