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 8, 2016 at 10:31am: V&A wins Art Fund Museum of the Year

We are pleased to announce that London's iconic Victoria and Albert Museum is the winner of our annual £100,000 prize, the biggest museum prize in the world. The news was announced this evening by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at a ceremony at the Natural History Museum.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:30am: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Halstead Grant Award Increases in 2016

PRESCOTT, Arizona, USA (December, 2015): The 11th annual Halstead Grant is growing, with an increased prize of $7500 in cash, $1000 in supplies, and a feature article in a new, annual grant publication. The competition places equal emphasis on jewelry design excellence and business strategy acumen.

The 2016 Halstead Grant Winner prize also includes: trip to Prescott, Arizona; signature trophy; feature profile and jewelry showcase in catalog; extensive coverage on the Halstead website and social media channels; press release to industry and local media; and a feedback report from the judging committee.

New for 2016, Halstead Grant Finalists will receive $500 cash for Top 5 placement or $250 for Top 10 placement. Finalist awards also include: Coverage in the new annual grant publication; signature Grant Finalist trophy; blog profile; media exposure; press release assistance; and a feedback report from the judging committee.

Now in its second decade, the program continues to evolve and grow. This year, Halstead is pleased to announce a guest juror for the first time. Cathleen McCarthy, founder of The Jewelry Loupe and an established industry consultant, will join the Halstead judging team late this summer. Hilary Halstead Scott, President of Halstead says, "Cathleen brings a wealth of experience to the jury room. We are excited to incorporate her fresh insights and historical expertise on the designer jewelry field."

In other news, the Halstead Grant signature trophy for the winner and finalists will be designed by Rebecca Rose of Sculpturings in Orlando, FL, winner of the Grant herself in 2013.

Halstead Scott says, "Past winners agree that receiving the award was a turning point early in their careers when they were wavering on whether or not the jewelry studio was the right place for them." 2015 Halstead Grant Winner Samantha Skelton says, "Prior to the application process, I had been working towards small goals. But, being able to see a big picture has really helped me take the next steps forward."

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About Halstead
The Halstead Grant competition began in 2006 to inspire the pursuit of excellence in design and business practices in the jewelry arts community. It's an important part of Halstead's mission to support jewelry entrepreneurs with quality jewelry supplies and great service. The company was founded 40 years ago and is now managed by the second generation of the Halstead family.

Contact
Katie Hacker, Marketing & Creative Manager, 765.749.0549, Katie@halsteadbead.com
Hilary Halstead Scott, President of Halstead, 928.778.6776, Hilary.Scott@HalsteadBead.com

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:27am: The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

In 2017, The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust will be investing around £1.3 million in British

citizens, by awarding 150 Travelling Fellowships. This will directly support people who want

to travel overseas to gain knowledge, experience and best practice to benefit others in their

UK professions and communities, and society as a whole.

Travelling Fellowships will be awarded in the Crafts and Makers category, and the application

process is now open.http://www.wcmt.org.uk/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:25am: Here it is, our July Newsletter, featuring a very special Preview of some of the fabulous artists and makers who'll be exhibiting and demonstrating at the 40th and final Art in Action, along with all the latest on Craft Shows, Galleries, Exhibitions and more.

It's ready and waiting for you to Download now - and it's all absolutely free of charge! http://www.craftanddesign.net/newsletter/craft-and-design-newslette...

Best wishes

Angie & Paul

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:20am: don't forget:
http://www.artinaction.org.uk/?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campa...
Dear Friends,

I can report from Art in Action HQ that we now have early bird tickets available for this years show. Book now for discounted tickets and peace of mind. Tickets are available online here. Just get in touch with the team at HQ if you are looking for assistance with large group bookings.

Since our suggestion box was introduced many of you have sent your ideas on how we can improve Art in Action – thank you! We now have greater insight into what you would like to see over the four days. Please keep your ideas and feedback coming in.

Many of you have told us of your special memories of the festival and how you would like to see more photos from over the years. We are going to have an exhibition of photos from the past 40 years and need your help. This month we are highlighting your Painting Tent memories. We will be sharing the photographs you send in on the website and our social media pages. Our favourite entry will receive two complimentary day tickets plus a jug of Pimms.

And here at Waterperry the snowdrops have come up unexpectedly early this year due to warm weather!

With all best wishes,

Simon Buchanan
Organiser

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:17am: http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/articles/creative-industries-come-t...

Creative Industries come together to propose blueprint to Government

Creative Industries Council launch new strategy

The creative industries can lead economic growth in the post-Brexit UK, industry leaders said at a cross-party event at the House of Commons on 4 July.

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Download the ‘Create Together’ report in full from www.thecreativeindustries.co.uk/createtogether

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:14am: Get Involved

http://www.sheffieldcityofmakers.co.uk/

You can…

List your events on this website using the upload form

Apply for our commissions

Attend as many of the Year of Making events as possible

Support a new idea; We are supporting two rounds of artistic commissions to develop and deliver an inspiring range of high calibre cultural activities as part of Sheffield’s Year of Making 2016. We are encouraging bold formats that aim to engage, surprise and excite a diverse audience. We can offer a brokering service to enable you to find the right commission to support.

Talk, share and tweet all things Year of Making #YOM2016

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:12am: Wednesday 6 July 2016 - Sunday 8 January 2017

Made in Sheffield is a dazzling celebration of the internationally-renowned making and manufacture that takes place in our 21st century city.

Featuring work by over 100 leading Sheffield companies, the exhibition showcases the remarkable diversity of design and production in the city region, from global aeronautical engineering to ground-breaking digital industries, as well as the many talented individuals working in studios and workshops across the city.

The exhibition forms part of The Year of Making, a major city-wide initiative celebrating Sheffield’s international reputation for innovation and excellence in making.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 8, 2016 at 10:10am

Crafts Council launch report today

6 July 2016

Craft makers are the “hidden heroes” of the UK’s innovation economy. This is according to Innovation through craft: Opportunities for Growth - a new Crafts Council commissioned report by KPMG which launched today at the Royal Society of Arts.

According to the report, government and business must better understand and better invest in the sector or risk losing a £3.4 billion industry to global competitors in Europe and Asia.

"Like Britain's tech sector, the innovation being driven by Britain's craft makers is world leading. From biotech, to wearables, to robotics, craft skills are leading to ground-breaking advances across all areas of our economy. But the sector needs to be better understood by government and business. The tech sector in the UK has boomed because investors and government realised the incredible growth potential within the industry. The same can be true in craft. The industry is already valued at £3.4 billion annually but it has the potential to be even bigger if it gets the support it needs."
Nicola Mendelsohn CBE, Vice President EMEA at Facebook

While Brexit will affect nearly every facet of the UK economy – the country is enjoying a “making boom” with over 150,000 professionals driving design and innovation across a multitude of industries.

Makers devising embroidered surgical implants, designing drug catheters, and using origami techniques to create new ways of manipulating metal are just some of the examples of how the craft sector is adding value to the economy and making it a world leader in innovation.

The Crafts Council in collaboration with KPMG have established a seven point action plan to boost Britain’s craft innovators

Action 1: Invest in enhanced activity to showcase and publicise the value of, and opportunities for, craft innovation through cross-sector collaboration.
Action 2: Broker and co-ordinate business-to-business collaborations between craft experts and businesses from other sectors, with lead bodies in engineering, technology and manufacturing working together with bodies such as the Crafts Council, Innovate UK and KTN.
Action 3: Ensure that development of industry strategies by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) involves makers and materials experts
Action 4: Develop the role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as network hubs for driving innovation and collaboration between craft and industry
Action 5: Offer innovation vouchers or competitions to facilitate and incentivise business-to-business collaborations between craft and other sectors
Action 6: Develop the ‘fused' education agenda to ensure that all levels of the education system supports students to develop their creative, practical talents alongside their scientific, technological and enterprise skills
Action 7: Facilitate collaboration between businesses and other sectors at a local level, potentially through Local Enterprise Partnerships, local authorities and growth hubs, with support from Crafts Council

Innovation through Craft: Opportunities for Growth was launched at Royal Society of Arts on 6 July

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 5, 2016 at 7:48am: http://benchpeg.com/news/association-for-contemporary-jewellery-bes...

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery has awarded its annual prize at New Designers, the Mark Fenn Award, to Rebecca Wilkes, a graduate from Birmingham’s School of Jewellery.

Rebecca was chosen from all the graduating students currently showing their work at New Designers, London. She has just completed her BA Design for Industry course at Birmingham City University, achieving First Class Honours.

Her ‘Floral Focus’ collection, being shown at New Designers, is wonderfully bright and exciting. She has a range of metal rings with at least 10 interchangeable tops. These tops are produced by the 3D printing process from nylon and selectively dyed in shades of pink and blue. They attach to the ring shanks by integrated magnets.

The use of nylon for the main feature provides benefits of lightness, softness and flexibility, plus the potential to achieve and colour range and combination.

The judges were impressed by Rebecca’s single-minded pursuit of an overall style and dedication to achieving retail-ready quality.

The judges were also aware that this is the second year running where this award has gone to a maker employing 3D printing. Both recipients, however, used it to produce work completely opposite in character and style – testament to their individuality and potential within the process.

Rebecca wins free membership of the ACJ for one year; with thanks to Mark Fenn for his continuing sponsorship of the award.