Awards

In 2002 AJF gave a grant of $500 to the San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum for the exhibition Findings: The Jewelry of Ramona Solberg.

In 2002, Liv Blavarp gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. From Norway, Blavarp is a master woodworker who creates one-of-a-kind, sculpture-to-wear necklaces or collars, with unique titles. Her work is widely recognized throughout the world and is found in the permanent collections of the most important museums internationally. She

In 2002, Donald Friedlich gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Elegance and energy are two words that best describe the creative life and work of Donald Friedlich. Every piece he creates demonstrates his superior craftsmanship and crystal-clear artistic vision. His is elegant jewelry that utilizes simple, clear geometry while

The third year of this award saw yet another increase in applicants with Mindy Michelle Hawkins emerging as the winner. This year’s award was increased by $500 to $1500. The announcement was made at the 2002 Society of North American Goldsmiths’ conference in Denver. ‘Our goal was to acknowledge promise, innovation and individuality,’ according to

In 2001, Mia McEldowney, a noted collector and gallery owner, gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF.

In 2001, Nancy Worden gave a lecture at SOFA Chicago. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Art lovers often ask artists, ‘Where do your images come from?’ At SOFA Chicago, Nancy Worden, wearing a vintage dress given to her by her grandmother, treated her audience to a chronology of her creative influences and creative output.Worden

In 2000, AJF contributed $1000 to the Oakland Museum for the exhibition Elegant Fantasy: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch.

In 2000, AJF contributed $1000 to the Tacoma Art Museum Ramona Solberg Fund for the acquisition of the Ron Ho’s Borobudur Necklace.

In 2000, Giovanni Corvaja traveled from his studio in Padua, Italy, to exhibit his work at SOFA NY and give a lecture. This lecture was sponsored by AJF. Giovanni Corvaja is an internationally recognized studio goldsmith. He describes himself as ‘extremely passionate about the magic and unrealized possibilities of gold.’ True to his passion, his