The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

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

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

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 November 13, 2016 at 11:13am


Setting Out is a year-long business incubation course which attracts aspiring and award-winning jewellers, silversmiths and metalwork artists and provides them with expert training on how to launch a successful creative brand.
 
The deadline for applications for #SettingOut2017 is Sunday 27 November 2016 and application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.goldsmiths-centre.org/professional-training
 

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 13, 2016 at 11:11am

Creative & Digital Business Briefing - November 2016 http://www.slideshare.net/KnowledgeTransferNetwork/creative-digital...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 13, 2016 at 11:07am
Design Foundations: Funding for early-stage design - launch event
The Knowledge Transfer Network
Tuesday, 17 January 2017 from 09:30 to 16:30 (GMT)
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 13, 2016 at 11:04am

Surface Design Show Awards

Included among the 2017 finalists are international practices including Foster + Partners, Arup, Giles Miller Studio and BuckleyGreyYeoman.

Join us at Surface Design Show for the awards presentation and hear the winners interviewed by a leading architectural journalist on the Main Stage. The judges will also reveal their Supreme Champion - highlighting which surface is the overall winner for 2017.

http://surfacedesignshow-news.com/1S23-4LDEK-7EBBDGGJA1/cr.aspx

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 8, 2016 at 1:54pm

Chief Executive

Shape Arts are seeking a Chief Executive

Circa £57,000 plus benefits

Application deadline: November 28th 2016

Contract: Permanent position. Full time 35 hours per week.

Salary: Range circa £57k plus benefits, including flexible working environment and enhanced annual leave.  Based in Kentish Town, London.

Shape is a disability-led arts organisation working to improve access to culture for disabled people. We develop opportunities for disabled artists, train cultural institutions to be more accessible to disabled people, and run participatory arts and development programmes. We have an exciting programme which includes multi-year projects and work with a wide range of leading cultural organisations and venues.

After 9 successful years Tony Heaton will be leaving his role in spring 2017. Now in our 40th year, Shape is looking for a capable and dynamic successor to implement our new business plan and vision for the future. The successful candidate will be an outstanding and talented individual who is committed to furthering the role of Shape and campaigning for disabled artists and participants. Ideally a disabled person or with significant understanding and knowledge of the barriers faced by disabled people, s/he will be passionate about promoting and improving disabled people’s rights and believe in the importance of the arts in society and in community life. The Chief Executive will be a distinctive leader in the sector who will continue to raise the profile of our work and lead the organization.

This role provides a great opportunity to bring your vision and influence to Shape.

To apply: Please download the recruitment pack available on our website. 

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact us on 0207 424 7330 or email applications@shapearts.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 28 November Midday.

Interview: First interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 5 December. Second interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 12 December.

Please tell us if you would like this information in other formats. 

Shape is committed to equality and diversity in employment. We welcome applications from anyone who has a clear commitment to upholding and enhancing the rights of disabled people and we particularly encourage applications from disabled people, as well as people from BME communities

Supported by Arts Council England

Positive About Disabled People

Registered Charity No. 279184

Registered Company Limited by Guarantee 1468164

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 8, 2016 at 1:51pm

Handmade in Britain opens THIS weekend!
Discover unique and brilliant pieces in a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship at out 10th year anniversary event: Handmade in Britain at Chelsea Old Town Hall.

This Christmas we are celebrating with over 100 talented artists, including textile makers who have crafted beautiful pieces that will keep you warm and fashionable this festive season.
To celebrate our birthday, we're offering you 2 for 1 tickets to the show! To claim this offer, simply order your tickets online by clicking the button below.

http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/shows/chelsea/buy-tickets/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 8, 2016 at 1:48pm
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 5, 2016 at 10:42am
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 5, 2016 at 10:39am

Dear members
we need a new administrator, and invite applications from members, or recommendations from members for someone suitable.

This is a self-employed contract for an average 56 hours a month.
The job description is attached.

The ideal person will be already self-employed, literate, numerate and very well organised, will have some knowledge of the jewellery field and will also be experienced in book-keeping.
If you or someone you recommend would like to apply, please contact projects@acj.org.uk JD%20Admin%20ACJ.pdf

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on November 5, 2016 at 10:36am
 

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