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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: 69
Latest Activity: yesterday
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
Discussion Forum
"Disbelief" over plans to remove crafts from UK creative industries_ Dezeen Magazine
Started by Vicky Saragouda. Last reply by Rebecca Skeels May 7. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Government proposals to remove crafts from its list of recognised creative industries have triggered "disbelief" and "frustration" in the sector...Article published by Dezeen Magazine on May 1st.www.dezeen.comContinue
Tags: Council, Crafts, industries, creative, Crafts
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 9, 2012 at 9:06am
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 8, 2012 at 2:45pm
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Emerging artists in the Yorkshire region. This opportunity will provide a supportive and professional environment for the artist to develop new critically engaged work that will communicate with our wide and varied audiences. The successful artist will receive a £500 fee, curatorial support, and promotion through the gallery.
Deadline: 15 February 2012
Contact
Elizabeth Holdsworth
Bradford
www.southsquarecentre.co.uk
Details
Please visit the supplied link for details on how to apply. www.southsquarecentre.co.uk/index.php?/news/curatorial-trainee-vaca...d.knowles@southsquarecentre.co.ukwww.southsquarecentre.co.uk/index.php?/news/curatorial-trainee-vaca...
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 8, 2012 at 2:43pm
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Wysing Arts Centre is a centre for research and development in the visual arts. Wysing Arts Centre are inviting applications from artists for twelve six-week long residencies. The residencies are grouped into three ‘environments’ which take three metaphors as their starting points: The Cosmos, exploring the past/origins/knowledge; The Mirror, exploring the present/reflective/commentary; and The Forest, exploring the future/a return to nature/transformation.
Deadline: 17 February 2012
Contact
WYSING ARTS CENTRE
Cambridge
www.wysingartscentre.org/news/228
Details
Dates for the residencies are: The Cosmos 1 April-11 May, The Mirror 15 July – 24 August and The Forest 4 Nov – 16 Dec. £2,000 with a further £2,000 available for travel and production. Artists will be expected to be resident at Wysing Arts Centre throughout the six weeks duration. Four artists will be selected to work, at the same time, within each environment. For more information and to apply visithttp://www.wysingartscentre.org/about/links/197.html
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 8, 2012 at 2:37pm
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Proposals are invited from practitioners and researchers from across the spectrum of creative art, design and technology to undertake research in Culture Lab for a minimum of 3 weeks. Culture Lab and ISIS Arts are excited to be launching their second joint, open call for a Resident in 2012. An interest in one of the following topics is desirable but applications are also invited from candidates with other interests - Data Visualisation / Interactive Visualisation; New Ways of Interaction and Communication; Audiovisual and Sound Interfaces/ Biofeedback Applications; Digital Fabrication; Social, Cultural and Ethical Practice of Emerging Technologies.
Deadline: 17 February 2012
Contact
Isis Arts
Newcastle upon Tyne
www.isisarts.org.uk
Details
For the full details please visit the website. If you have any questions about this opportunity or the application process please contact either: Charlie Gregory, ISIS Arts Project Coordinator via charlotte@isisarts.org.uk or +44 (0)191 261 4407 or Sarah Greenhalgh, Culture Lab Administrator via sarah.greenhalgh@newcastle.ac.ukwww.isisarts.org.uk/opportunities
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 8, 2012 at 2:30pm
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Project Object Freelance Artist Designer
Criteria: Blackpool Council is looking for expressions of interest from three artists, designers or creative enterprises who would like to be considered for our exciting new Project Object. Project Object is seeking three artists who will engage with Blackpool’s historic collections and built heritage to inspire a range of retail products. They will then undertake four weekly design sessions each with the community and then develop their work into saleable products.
Deadline: 17 February 2012
Contact
Blackpool Council
Blackpool
www.blackpool.gov.uk
Details
Community engagement is a vital aspect of this project and the successful applicants will receive support from the Arts Engagement Manager with accessing local communities. We envisage members of the community becoming ‘project apprentices’, where they will shadow you as you work, explore the historic collections with you, learn from your techniques and have opportunities to develop their own product designs. The full brief can be found online or contact Clancy Mason: clancy.mason@blackpool.gov.uk
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 8, 2012 at 2:27pm
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The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by helping to fund their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event. The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by helping to fund their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event.
Deadline: 01 March 2012
Contact
Devon Open Studios
Devon
www.devonartistsnetwork.co.uk
Details
The bursaries are aimed at those taking their first steps into professional arts practice, returning to creative practice after a career break or change, or taking their art in a new direction. Applicants must be based in Devon - any art form will be considered. Application is by email and should include a CV and letter of up to 500 words. For more information, please contact Claire McLaughlin on 07768 164560 or email:devonopenstudios@gmail.com.
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Comment by Mark Fenn - Studiofenn on February 8, 2012 at 10:02am -
A help request...I've just purchased a second hand Ultrasonic cleaner and I have a question for the group what is the best cleaning solution to use?
many thanks in advance
Mark
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 4, 2012 at 10:04am
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Sale of specialised art and collecting books
Thursday 16, Friday 17 & Saturday 18 February 2012
Farnham Library
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 4, 2012 at 10:03am
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The Simple Gallery, Esher
The Simple Gallery is a small and attractive gallery space near the centre of Esher. With over 9m of hanging space as well as display surfaces, it is suitable for both art and craft exhibitions. Although the Simple Gallery is set in the peaceful grounds of Esher Friends Meeting House, it has a potential audience of up to 100 people a week, who attend classes and groups at the Meeting House.
The gallery is available for hire at £150 a week
For more details email thesimplegallery@gmail.com
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on February 4, 2012 at 7:28am
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Hello
the date of sending e-bulletins has changed from the end of the month to the beginning of the month, so this is a double issue!
Highlights:
Chair Terry Hunt announces major London venue for the Diamond Jubilee exhibition during London Jewellery Week
Symposium 14th March - please indicate your intention to attend - onlly £15 including lunch and PV!
We invite 4 more proposals for the Symposium, from regions or individuals (deadline 12th February)
SNAG / ACJ collaboration renewed - attend the May SNAG conference at SNAG member rates!
Findings - books offered to reviewers & call for articles
A bumper crop of Opportunities including International competitions
Current exhibitions
Plus all the usual: regional & member news, member discounts & contact lists
Well worth ten minutes with a cup of coffee!
Latest Activity
Louise Perrone joined Rebecca Rose's group
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"John. I am sorry I did not meet you. My fault. I had a massively congested head and was floating around in a bit of a haze from it. I may have some thoughts on your thoughts if I can gather them. glad your writing them…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I agree 100% Brigitte. It is more work than most attendees will ever know to put together a conference like this and I, too, raise a toast of HEAR HEAR! to all involved. It was a great conference.
I hope I will be able to help SNAG with whatever…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"While, I'm offering some responses and feelings about the conference, it in no way diminishes the overall view that I really enjoyed it and thought it very worthwhile. All of the presentations and exhibits were valuable and help create a…"
Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Regarding whether or not Toronto was a "good conference", I do respectfully disagree with Harriete. This was my 6th conference (Cleveland, Philly, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, Toronto) and while I liked them all for different reasons, I…"
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Just to respond to a few sentences in this particular post: John said, "At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts." Actually I think you might be surprised at the number of people at the Conference and…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I'm with you, Emanuela. But let me respond from the perspective of the people I talked with: the talent lies in who and how you use the technology.
I guess time will prove or disprove this. In the meantime, I'm much more content to feel…"
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto part 3
I come from a very different background than most at the conference. I apprenticed with a self taught flutemaker. After 3 years, the only CV I left with was a flute I made that got me hired by a Boston company. I designed my own flute from experience and imagination. To this day my work has always been my only resume.At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts. Whenever a speaker was introduced, their education highlights were listed along with the schools they were…See More
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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