It is with immense sadness for her death and abundant gratitude for her life that I write this appreciation for Janice “Jan” Yager. Her death, after 12 years with breast cancer, will not extinguish the importance and quality of her jewelry. It will not diminish her meaningful advocacy for the field of jewelry. Her work […]
Jan Yager: October 9, 1951–August 14, 2024 Read More »
“Inside the Jewelry Box” is a new AJF series that offers a glimpse into the jewelry collections of members of our community. Collectors, curators, gallerists, artists, and others will be featured. Suggest someone whose jewelry collection you’d like to see by emailing Jennifer Altmann, here. Artist Helen Britton has collected jewelry since she was a
A Peek into the Collection of Artist Helen Britton Read More »
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
Awards College of Fellows – American Craft Council Lifetime Achievement Award – Society of North American Goldsmiths Master Metalsmith – Metal Museum Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship – American Craft Council National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships (1971 and 1977) Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award – University of Wisconsin—Madison Distinguished Educators Award – James Renwick
August 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
August 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
The name Karl Fritsch is synonymous with rings, and even the field of contemporary studio jewelry itself. In fact, the jeweler’s Instagram handle, @karlfritschrings, speaks to the form that he has dedicated to in the past few years (so much so that another Karl Fritsch has emphasized in his public profile that he is #notajeweller).
Everyone’s a Little Sick of Karl Fritsch, But… Read More »
August 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
August 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
