Two People, Three Platinum Rings
The theme for 2008 is The Platinum Wedding.
Entries to be submitted online as digital images and can be either of renderings or actual jewelry.
Deadline is April 18, 2008
For more details go to:
http://www.womensjewelry.org/awards/documents/DIVA08app.pdf
AJDC Announces 2008 New Talent Contest
The American Jewelry Design Council is accepting applications for its annual New Talent Contest. The winner is awarded a booth in the New Designer Gallery at the July Jewelers of America Show in New York City. The winner is the focus of extensive media attention. This high-profile competition has successfully launched the careers of past winners and the entire jewelry industry eagerly awaits the New York debut of the AJDC’s pick. In addition, the winner receives professional support from members of the AJDC on making the step to larger markets.
The American Jewelry Design Council is a group of over thirty nationally prominent designers whose mission is to promote the art of jewelry. In coordination with the Jewelers of America, this contest has been a major annual success, each year presenting a single outstanding designer to national and international jewelry buyers.
Applicants must be a designer/owner of a jewelry manufacturing business, produce in the United States and have never exhibited at a JA Show. Selection is based on originality, craftsmanship, innovation, marketability and cohesiveness. The names of all finalists are submitted to the JA selection committee for consideration as a candidate for the New Designer Gallery. Winner and finalists are honored at an awards ceremony during the show.
Deadline for submission is January 15, 2008. For more information and/or to download an application, visit ajdc.org
Applications for the 2008 NICHE Awards are now available online at www.AmericanCraft.com. Artists can download an application at the newly revamped NICHE Awards web page. Other useful information includes updated rules and guidelines, as well as information about the 2008 NICHE Awards ceremony, special display and finalist notifications.
The NICHE Awards, sponsored by NICHE magazine, celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian craft. Entry deadline for professionals is August 31, 2007; entry deadline for students is September 28, 2007.
Categories include Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Wood, Jewelry, Home Furnishings, Goblets, Judaica, Mixed Media, Narrative, Recycled, Teapots and more. New categories include Handmade Beads and Polymer Clay.
Judging is based on three main criteria:
technical excellence, both in surface design and form
market viability
a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought
Finalists are invited to display their work in the NICHE Awards exhibit at the February Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, February 15-18, 2008, and will be included in the Winter 2008 issue of NICHE magazine. Winners will be announced at the February 2008 Buyers Market and featured in the Spring 2008 issue of NICHE magazine.
About NICHE Magazine
NICHE magazine, the quarterly trade publication for fine American and Canadian craft retailers, is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm. In addition to NICHE, The Rosen Group publishes AmericanStyle magazine, a bimonthly consumer arts and lifestyle magazine for collectors of American art and fine craft, and produces the biannual Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation’s largest wholesale craft tradeshow.
The Sixth Biennial International Juried Wearable Expressions 2008
featuring the ultimate in wearable art
Entries due November 12, 2007
To promote the fine art aspect of wearable art media in an international forum.
To encourage the creation of innovative art to wear.
To share vision and exploration of techniques and materials.
Exhibition Curator: Gabrielle
Palos Verdes Art Center
Fiber Jurors:
Glenys Mann, Australia
Sunita Patterson, USA
Beatrijs Sterk, Germany
Jewelry Jurors:
Arline Fisch, USA
Charles Lewton-Brain, Canada
Rebecca Brown Thompson, New Zealand
The International Opal Jewellery Design Awards
To promote freeform opal with undulating surfaces and its use in jewellery.
Sponsored by the Opal Jewellery Design Awards Association
Deadline June 1, 2007
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