During this trip, AJF travelers enjoyed a taste of French culture in a North American city that’s in love with festivals, the arts, good food, and enjoying life to the hilt. The multifaceted city represents the melding of Old World charm and New World energy, with 18th-century structures blending into a 21st-century skyline. June was […]
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Last year, Abigail Ellen Pontefract won an award from the casting company Weston Beamor. The prize included a mentorship that allowed her to design and produce one piece of jewelry at the company’s headquarters. Find out how she spent her two weeks there. Click on the photos to learn about what they show.
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June 2024, Part 2 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in
Jewelry maker Meaghan McRae feels pressure to keep her rock ’n’ roll and traditional Indigenous styles separate Galleries are concerned that buyers, often tourists, have a specific idea of how Indigenous art jewelry should look But rock ’n’ roll and Indigenous identities have always gone together Politely, defiantly, McRae is starting to merge her designs,
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June 2024, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or
Gravers Lane Gallery is located in Philadelphia, PA, US It’s a contemporary studio craft gallery with a reverence for the “mark of the human hand.” The work they carry speaks to a refined skill level that draws you deep into the details In this in-depth interview, we discuss the evolution of craft, the role
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AJF’s Young Artist Award acknowledges promise, innovation, and individuality, advancing the careers of rising artists. The work of the winner and four finalists represents a group of outstanding pieces of contemporary jewelry. As a finalist, Csipö received an unrestricted cash award of US$1,000 and exhibited her work in Platina’s booth during Munich’s jewelry week. AJF
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San Antonio, TX, US—Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is excited to announce its new executive director, Stefanie Fedor. Based in Lynchburg, VA, US, Fedor follows Yvonne Montoya, to whom we extend our heartfelt appreciation for a job well done. A search committee, led by Board Chair Bonnie Levine, conducted an extensive search that unanimously recommended Fedor to
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June 2024, Part 1 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in
June 2024, Part 1 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or
