The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Website: http://www.acj.org.uk/
Location: UK
Members: 67
Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2020

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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Founded as a membership association in 1997 and registered as a Limited Company in 2006, it recognises a need to foster discussion, debate and critical review and interaction amongst its members. To this end we organise conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops and an annual general meeting for our members. Our regular newsletter, findings, features reviews, information, comment, book offers and discounts and is of benefit to both our members and the wider public. We also produce a monthly e-bulletin featuring news and opportunities.

We welcome as members practising jewellers, associated designers and crafts people, educators, students, gallery owners and retailers, museum curators, critics and collectors - indeed, anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery.

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery
PO Box 37807 London SE23 1XJ United Kingdom
Telephone: + 00 44 (0)20 8291 4201
Fax: + 00 44 (0)20 8291 4452
Email: enquiries@acj.org.uk

WHAT WE DO

• promote greater understanding of contemporary jewellery
• support jewellers’ creative and professional development
• develop audiences for this lively field of contemporary craft and design

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streamlining our pages

Started by Rebecca Skeels Oct 11, 2020. 0 Replies 1 Like

Dear All Members, Followers and Likers of our Network pages.We are currently streamlining our pages at the moment and have found that fewer people are now following and using twitter and crafthaus to find out about jewellery events, exhibitions, opportunities, seeing new work and generally chatting about jewellery.If you use these, please head over to our other pages on other platforms: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Association.Contemporary.Jewellery/Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3628898/Linkedin Business page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/association-for-contemporary-jewellery-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acj.org.uk/and of course, our main website…Continue

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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:44am: Craft Lowe Prize...... go on enter!!
http://craftprize.loewe.com/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:30am: Winning Funding for Your Research & Innovation - East of England masterclass
Wed, 12 Jul, Norwich | Thu, 20 Jul, Ipswich

The New Anglia Growth Hub, together with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and KTN are hosting a free half day masterclass aimed at companies in Norfolk and Suffolk which are growing or have potential to grow; and are using or developing new technology; or investing in research and innovation. You’ll hear about the funding and grants available to help your business exploit market opportunities, how to write a good application to ensure highest chance of success, hear the experiences of local businesses in this space, and the free 1-2-1 support now available for your application from New Anglia Growth Hub, KTN and EEN, prior to submission.
ktnuk.co.uk/2VFU-HEJN-1J74RI-8XCXY-1/c.aspx

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:25am: INTERVIEW
JENNA SHAIFER
Ombré Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
by Jessica Hughes

The opening of a new jewelry gallery is an event to be celebrated and Jenna Shaifer's fashion background provides a unique perspective.

Read about how fashion pushed her forward and her thoughts on the changing marketplace. Online or brick and mortar is a question in the minds of many these days.
https://artjewelryforum.org/jenna-shaifer?utm_source=6.26.2017+News...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:15am: The countdown has begun! Only 10 days to go until the 20:20 Visions conference on the 7-9 July so if you are planning on coming and haven't already, please book your tickets now - day rates are now also available.
We do hope you can join us for what looks set to be an exciting and varied programme. More details of what you can expect are available at http://www.acj.org.uk/index.php/conference

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:15am: The countdown has begun! Only 10 days to go until the 20:20 Visions conference on the 7-9 July so if you are planning on coming and haven't already, please book your tickets now - day rates are now also available.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:12am: Arts Council England (ACE) has increased the number of National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) it funds by 183, and increased funding across its portfolio by £42.5m a year, in what it has billed as the “largest ever investment” in its national portfolio.

The NPO investment for 2018-22 also sees a combined cut to the four highest-funded NPOs of around £2.5m a year, and the readmission of the troubled English National Opera (ENO) into the portfolio on standstill funding.
https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/arts-funding-183-new-npos-l...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:07am: Material of the Year
Gallery Feature

Few things unlock the creativity of a designer more than a material. The in-depth exploration of how a material can be used or how a material is created is all part of the process - the joy of design.

For 2017 we are putting a material in the spotlight.

We thought long and hard, and finally, our ignorance yielded our decision. Over the last twelve months, we have most often been surprised to find that Jesmonite has been the medium for some of the most vivid colour displays and fine detail in the products we have been most intrigued by.

Jesmonite is the ultimate chameleon material of the building industry – it can be used to replicate the appearance and texture of any surface finish in any number of colours.

The combination of natural raw materials with a special blend of water-based pure acrylic polymers create a unique family of materials that have a number of product benefits that make Jesmonite superior to other building materials.
http://www.londondesignfair.co.uk/features/material-year?utm_source...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 5:05am: Blog by Amarette Gregor: Conference Chat with Aurelie Guillaume

Hello again, fellow intrepid makers! Today I’m sharing some tidbits and insights from a lovely conversation I had with Aurélie Guillaume, a fabulous art jeweler and enamelist from Montréal, Canada. Currently she is the artist in residence at Lillstreet Gallery, and will be their featured jewelry artist for the month of July.

I spoke with her about her work, her current career path, and her thoughts on making a living in the “art jewelry world.” I’ve snagged some pictures for this post from her website, and her fab Instagram feed. Seriously, go check them out for yourself. (Aurélie's website has photos of the BACKS of her work, which are as stunning as the fronts! I stole a couple to share here, but trust me -- you want to see the rest.) Her work is incredible and her Instagram is full of process shots. Aurelie is an incredible craftsperson and artist, and should definitely be on your radar.
Here's the interview: Conference Chat with Aurelie Guillaume
http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/nosy-in-new-orleans-tell-me-all-you...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:55am: National Trust Retail Opportunity Open Call

National Trust has partnered with the Crafts Council - Britain's national development agency for contemporary craft - to sponsor the 2017 National Trust Artisan & Craft Retail Open Call. In addition to developing a range exclusively for the National Trust, the winner of the open call will receive a profile on the Crafts Council Directory for the best UK makers, the opportunity to develop their professional practice at a Crafts Council professional development workshop and a one year subscription to Crafts magazine - the magazine for contemporary craft, that brings together the best craft from the UK and around the world.
How to Apply

Please submit applications via the Crafts Council Submission page : www.craftscouncil.org.uk/account/application-national-trust