AJF’s travelers are currently touring Mexico City. They will visit the top destinations, naturally: the Frida Kahlo Museum-Casa Azul, Casa Gilardi, and the Anahuacalli Museum. They’ll also see Ballet Folklorico perform. But what about jewelry?! There will be studio visits, of course! And tomorrow, the group will enjoy a pop-up jewelry exhibition and sale curated […]
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September 2025, Part 1 These days, we all could use a treat. And it feels so good to get ourselves a terrific piece of art jewelry while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to
September 2025, 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
August 2025, Part 2 These days, we all could use a treat. It feels good to celebrate and support artists and the galleries who show them while getting a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries
July 2025, 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
Lynchburg, VA, US—Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is pleased to announce the 2026 AJF Young Artist Award, supported by Karen and Michael Rotenberg—the 21st cycle of this prestigious prize. The competition, held every two years, recognizes innovative work created by a jewelry artist early in their career. Through the Young Artist Award, Art Jewelry Forum supports
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August 2025, Part 1 These days, we all could use a treat. It feels good to celebrate and support artists and the galleries who show them while getting a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries
Francesco Pavan passed away peacefully in his sleep in Padua, Italy, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Padua on October 13, 1937, he was one of the masters and pioneers of the Padua School, whose identity and recognition he helped forge by elevating jewelry into a conceptual art form, redefining
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August 2025, 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
July 2025, Part 2 Right now, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase
July 2025, 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
![“It is my strong opinion that we need to treasure [lives] once lived and make the most of what we harvest,” states Hellman. “I strive to give my refined material the voice to convey that and let my hands provide wordless jewelry with a language.” | Caption: Marianne Hellman, Can You Hear Me?, necklace in the fat-tanned interior of moose ears, silver, thread, photo: Hanna Klintskär](https://artjewelryforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Can-you-hear-me-800x600-1.jpg)
The all-nighters are over! Students in the jewelry programs of AJF member schools have finished their coursework for the year and installed their exhibitions—hurrah! We asked faculty to identify one outstanding grad from their current class You’ll see their best work in this photo essay Congratulations to the students who were selected! These significant new
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