http://www.hairworksociety.org/

Hairwork jewelry exhibition in Texas
http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/fashion/jewelry-fashion-reports/e3i75b1b29eacd3861bbdf49abd02fb01f2

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.

Oral Examination Device by Lucy Rowlands

Equilibrium: Body as Site
Curated by Kate Bonansinga and Rachelle Thiewes
Jan. 22 – March 21, 2009 at Rubin and L Galleries
Equilibrium was curated for Metalsmith Magazine’s 2008 annual “Exhibition in Print”

Submission deadline: Jan. 15, 2009

More info on my previous post:

http://metalcyberspace.com/blog/archives/category/organizations/mjsa

Susan Sarantos
http://www.sarantos.com
http://www.metalcyberspace.com

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

DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2008
FULL PROSPECTUS

THE EXHIBITION:
“Bend, Mold, Cut, Join: Small Works in Metal” is a national juried exhibition with a concentration on pioneering art jewelry and small scale functional metalwork, such as vessels and implements that combine traditional metalsmithing techniques with a vision representative of the field of contemporary metalsmithing.

Hosted by the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) and juried by Ellen Lupton, “Bend, Mold, Cut, Join: Small Works in Metal” is shown in conjunction with the Society of North American Goldsmith’s (SNAG) annual conference Revolution in Philadelphia, PA, on May 20-23, 2009. Works should demonstrate the use of one or more traditional metalsmithing techniques and be wearable and/or functional. There are no restrictions on inspiration, format, or additional materials employed. Artists are encouraged to interpret this broad theme with original and innovative contemporary designs.

This exhibition will be held in the main atrium of the DCCA and in the Alternatives Museum Shop, an elegant retail gallery featuring exquisite handmade wearable and functional crafts by artists from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. All metal objects accepted to “Bend, Mold, Cut, Join: Small Works in Metal” must be available for purchase.

Submission deadline: Jan. 15, 2009

General Information
The MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition annually recognizes the talent and innovation of designers whose work will have a profound influence on the future of jewelry design. In addition to the overall Professional and Student Awards, the competition features special Distinction Awards that allow us to recognize designers using specific materials or technologies in new and creative ways. This year’s featured Distinction categories include:

Enamel Distinction, sponsored by Rio Grande
Laser Distinction, sponsored by Crafford–LaserStar Technologies Corp.
Mokumé-gane Distinction, sponsored by Shining Wave Metals and Reactive Metals Studio
Palladium Distinction, sponsored by Hoover & Strong
Platinum Distinction, sponsored by Platinum Guild International

New for 2009! The Reactive Metals Challenge
The first 10 professional entrants for this challenge will have their $50 entry fees waived, courtesy of Reactive Metals Studio, if their designs incorporate the use of reactive metals. The winner of this challenge will receive a $500 cash prize.

All first and second place winners in all categories will receive cash awards of up to $1,000. Their winning entries will be on display for thousands of buyers and exhibitors during the annual MJSA Expo New York, the largest and oldest trade show in the U.S. dedicated to the design and manufacturing of jewelry.

MJSA promotes competition winners through E-newsletters, here on the association website, and through other leading industry publications. Winners will also be featured in an article in MJSA Journal, one of the jewelry industry’s most respected trade publications.

In addition to the overall professional and student awards, the competition features special distinction awards that allow us to recognize designers using specific materials or technologies in new and creative ways.

All first and second place winners in all categories will receive cash awards of up $1,000. Their winning entries will be on display for thousands of buyers and exhibitors during the annual MJSA Expo New York show. MJSA promotes competition winners through E-newsletters, here on the association Web site, and through other leading industry publications. Winners will also be featured in an article in MJSA Journal, one of the jewelry industry’s most respected trade publications.

Eligibility
Eligible contestants are independent jewelry designers, company-employed jewelry designers, and students enrolled in an art or design-related program at a college or university. By entering the MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition, winners agree to have their names, photos, and designs used and displayed in conjunction with Expo New York and in any publicity generated by MJSA.

Judging
Winners are selected by leading manufacturers, jewelry designers, and other industry experts on the basis of creativity, presentation quality, effective use of materials, wearability, and the design’s perceived manufacturing and marketing potential. MJSA Vision Award judges may reject any entry which, in their opinion, fails to meet competition standards.

Stacey Webber- “Society for Midwest Metalsmiths First Place Award”

Vina Rust- “Hauser and Miller Second Place Award”

Helen Carnac- “Rio Grande Third Place Award”

Miel-Margarita Paredes- “Pasternak Award of Merit”

Namu Cho- “Pasternak Award of Merit”

Molly Epstein- “Pasternak Award of Merit”

Jillian Moore- “Pasternak Award of Merit”

Fifty images including 7 award winners have been selected for the exhibition by jurors Michael Monroe, Marilyn da Silva and Susie Ganch. The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths 2008-09 METAL Inclinations exhibition includes selections of the most exemplary fine metal art created by metalsmiths, silversmiths, goldsmiths and jewelers from all over the world. The exhibition will remain online for one year.

Week One – Sept.22-28, 2008
Week Two – Sept.30-Oct.5, 2008
Entrance by catalogue purchasable on the door – £6

SUCCUMB TO temptation and be seduced by the sparkling range of designer jewellery and stunningly original silverware on sale at the annual Goldsmiths’ Fair. Now in its 26th year, the Fair is the country’s leading showcase for contemporary works in precious metals by artist designer makers, and a total of 160 will travel to London from all round the country to dazzle visitors with their latest creations. Let the makers weave their magic as they explain their craft. Listen as they describe what influences their designs, how and where they source their stones and what skills and wizardry they use to transform gold and silver into exquisite works of art for adornment and pure pleasure. Buying directly from the maker instantly becomes so much more enjoyable and personal. Function and aesthetics are fused into a stunning range of silver dishes, bowls, vases, jugs, flatware, candlesticks, boxes and table decorations and all manner of objects to complement and enhance stylish contemporary living.

Goldsmiths’ Fair is not only about established talent but is also about talent spotting! Ten young graduates make their professional debut with the help of a bursary and a free stand from the Goldsmiths’ Company which enables them to get started.

A selection of designer-makers exhibiting over the two weeks:
Barbara Christie, Ornella Iannuzzi, Christine Kaltoft, David McCaul, Ming, David Miracca, Tom Rucker, Bobby White, Frances Levis, Louise Loder, Olivia Lowe, Shona Marsh

Learn everything from soldering, casting, refining, and design techniques to pricing and promoting your products to photographing your jewelry. Have your questions answered and walk away with the knowledge and resources you won’t find at any other jewelry industry event. And best of all, these opportunities can be taken advantage of for FREE. For a full description, please visit the seminar page.