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Updates from September, 2008

• The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) Announces 2009 New Talent Contest

  metalcyberspace 4:00 am on September 15, 2008 | 0 Permalink
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  AJDC Announces 2009 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 such as Zoltan David, Todd Reed, Sarah Graham and Brian Sholdt. 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, 2009.
  For more information and/or to receive an application, visit ajdc.org or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Alan Revere AJDC Talent Contest Chairman 760 Market Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94102

   

• WJA DIVA 08 Design Competition

  metalcyberspace 11:44 pm on April 2, 2008 | 0 Permalink
  

  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

   

• metalcyberspace 12:33 am on September 29, 2007 | 0 Permalink
  

  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

   

• CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2008 NICHE Awards

  metalcyberspace 6:00 pm on May 18, 2007 | 0 Permalink
  

  Applications for the 2008 NICHE Awards are now available online at http://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.

   

• Wearable Expressions 2008

  metalcyberspace 6:36 pm on April 22, 2007 | 0 Permalink
  

  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

   

• International Opal Jewellery Design Awards

  metalcyberspace 10:29 am on April 12, 2007 | 0 Permalink
  

  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