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Metalsmith Magazine’s “Exhibition in Print” issue deadline

metalcyberspace — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:44:54 +0000

Deadline to apply is March 15, 2010

Read more on Harriete’s post about “Exhibition in Print”

Chicago Metal Arts Guild (CMAG) member’s exhibition deadline

metalcyberspace — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:24:46 +0000

Calling all metalsmiths for the annual CMAG member’s exhibition.
If you are not a member, please join to have the entry fee waived.
visit http://www.chicagometalartsguild.org for more details.

Entries are due by Feb. 5, 2010
Prizes will be awarded.

Call for Entries: 500 Silver Jewelry Designs

metalcyberspace — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:26:37 +0000

Lark Books
Call for Entries: 500 Silver Jewelry Designs, juried by Talya Baharal, is a 420-page, full color survey of contemporary jewelers prominently featuring silver in their designs. This international collection will be beautifully presented and widely distributed throughout the world.

All jewelry forms, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches are welcome. Materials other than silver, such as stones, other metals, or alternative materials, may be included, but silver must be the focus and should occupy roughly 80% of the piece. All design styles are welcome.

Jewelers whose work is selected for inclusion will receive full acknowledgment within the book, a complimentary copy, and discounts on the future purchase of books. Artists retain copyright to their work. Lark accepts high-quality transparencies, slides, and digital images. No entry fee is required.

Submissions must be postmarked by December 4, 2009.

METAL Inclinations2 International Juried Online Exhibition

metalcyberspace — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:51:48 +0000

Call for Entries: Sign up now for METAL Inclinations2.

METAL Inclinations2 International Juried Online Exhibition

METAL Inclinations2 International Juried Exhibition 2010-11 will include selections of the most exemplary fine metal art jewelry created by metalsmiths, silversmiths, goldsmiths and jewelers all over the world.

METAL Inclinations2 is sponsored by the Hauser & Miller Co. Refiners and fabricators and produced and presented by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2010 METAL Inclinations2 will debut on the Internet October 31, 2010 and continue for one year until October 31, 2011

JURORS:

Jamie Bennett, Klaus Bürgel, John Cogswell, Sydney Lynch

AWARDS:

$2,000 First place award sponsored by the Society for Midwest Metalsmiths.

$1,000 Second place award, sponsored by Hauser and Miller.

$500 Third place award gift certificate, by Rio Grande.

$200 Award of merit gift certificate, by Pasternak Findings.

$100 Three awards of merit gift certificates by Pasternak Findings.

Enter METAL Inclinations2 directly by using the Juried Art Services website

METAL Inclinations2 is sponsored by Hauser & Miller and produced and presented by The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths. SMM is a not-for-profit organization of volunteer metalsmiths. The Society’s goal is to promote, develop, educate, and encourage individuals who are interested in metalsmithing.

Call for works involving elements of Paper or Text – Studio 20/17

metalcyberspace — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:57:52 +0000

Studio 20/17 is currently accepting proposals for an exhibition of work made using paper or text as an element.
The exhibition will coincide with the Sydney Writers Festival and runs from 5th May through to 30th May 2009.

Submissions will be accepted until March 30, 2009.
Please contact Studio 20/17 for further information.

MAG – Metal Arts Guild 2009 Grant

metalcyberspace — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:32:58 +0000

MAG will award a $500 grant to a full-time, matriculated student showing excellence, potential, and talent in the metal arts. The winner will be given a feature article in an upcoming issue of the Metal Arts Guild Guildletter.

DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked by APRIL 30, 2009

ELIGIBILITY:

* Applicant must be a full-time, matriculated student in metalsmithing program
* Must be a member of MAG or sign up for a student membership ($20)
* Can reside anywhere in the United States

For more information and submission form:
http://www.metalartsguildsf.org/events/grant.htm

The Metal Arts Guild of The Bay Area, a non-profit organization, focuses on promoting the recognition of metalwork as an art form and offering Bay Area jewelers and metal artists a network of information, education and support.

30-Minute Earrings by Lark Books

metalcyberspace — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:15:44 +0000

30-Minute Earrings by Lark Books
Top designers are being challenged to create a pair of earrings that can be made in, you guessed it, just 30 minutes! The end result will reveal their amazing creativity and technical skills, and if they’re a winning jeweler, they’ll be paid to contribute their talent. Proposals due: January 26, 2009

Call for Entries – Halstead Bead Jewelry Business Development Grant

metalcyberspace — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:16:30 +0000

Call for Entries - Halstead Bead Jewelry Business Development Grant
Deadline: June 17, 2009
Award: $6,000 in start-up cash and materials
No entry fee required

Halstead Bead, Inc. is calling for entries to its fourth annual Business Development Grant competition for new American jewelry designers entering the bridge jewelry trade. The grant will be awarded to a winning candidate in August. All finalists will be eligible for a mentorship program that matches new designers with established and successful jewelry entrepreneurs.

The Halstead Bead Business Development Grant differs from other jewelry industry competitions and awards because of its emphasis on business skills. Entrants must demonstrate not only extraordinary design, but also a strong business strategy.

Designers utilizing a wide variety of fabrication techniques including casting, lampworking, precious metal clay, beading, or metalsmithing are eligible to enter the competition. Candidates must be US citizens who began their businesses after January 1, 2006.

Previous grant winners include Bridgland Studios, Belle Brooke Designs, and Ananda Khalsa Jewelry.

18th Annual MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition (reminder)

metalcyberspace — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:45:11 +0000

Last chance to enter the 18th Annual MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition

Submission deadline: Jan. 15, 2009

Revolutionary: Maximizing the Online Revolution: Websites and Beyond

metalcyberspace — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:23:36 +0000

The SNAG Professional Development Seminar will be offering four hours of information and discussion designed to offer students, emerging artists and established professionals’ in establishing and maintaining a career in the arts.

Revolutionary: Maximizing the Online Revolution: Websites and Beyond

Topics to be covered this year include:
-Improving Website Performance & Design
-Using Social Networking and Virtual Communities to Drive Business
-The Evolving Role of the Gallery in a Virtual World of Commerce

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 TIME: 2-6 pm
WHERE: The Loews Philadelphia Hotel Commonwealth Rooms C & D 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
COST: $10 pre-registration for the entire afternoon; $15 at the door

Pre-REGISTER online starting January 15:
http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/image/homepage/signup/.docs/pg/10034
Scroll down the page to the line that says:
* Pre-Conference Professional Development Seminar
To read about the entire program go here:
http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/PDS.html