8th Contemporary American Makers Exhibition and Sale, 2026
Metzler Violin Shop is proud to present the 8th 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
2026 Featured Makers (more to be announced):
Alex Buktenica
Alexander Tzankow
Alina Kostina
André Lavoye
Andrew Carruthers
Antonio Rizzo
Christian Pedersen
David Chrapkiewicz
David Russell Young
Douglas Cox
Duane Brewer
Eduardo Castaño Nogueras
Edward Byler
Eric Gagne
George Yu
Guillaume Turgeon
Isabelle Wilbaux
Jaime Gabriel González
James Ropp
Jason Starkie
Jeffrey Haas
Kevin Crow
Marinos Glitsos
Marjolaine Honor
Michael Daddona
Michael Fischer
Okkyum Kim
Pete Morris
Sofia Vettori
Stanley Kiernoziak
Stephen Lohmann
Stephen Salchow
Stephen Sherman
Steven McCann
Ted Skreko
Todd Goldenberg
Ute Zahn
William Atwood
Zacharie Rodrigue
RSVP here to secure your spot for the tonal comparisons HERE