Welcome to the International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards presented by Bead&Button. This is a new competition for 2018 so please read the following rules carefully. Finalist entries will be displayed at the Bead&Jewelry Expo from Thursday, June 7, through Sunday, June 10, 2018, on the third floor of the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI. Award ribbon…

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CJ Niehaus – Ceramics - http://cjniehaus.com/

I was thrilled to be a juror for the 2017 LEAP Awards. The Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA brings together a lot of talented artists. Bravo! Congrats to…

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2016 American Craft Council Rare Craft Fellowship Awards: Fellows Martin and Erik Demaine…

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Last night was the event of the "Scottish Style Awards" for which I had been nominated as Scotland's "Most Stylish Male". I am really glad to be able to…

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I am pleased to announce that my piece, Attic Turbine Vent (shoulder brooch) was selected as one of ten pieces in this year's exhibition for a Juror's Award. Materials Hard & Soft is a competitive, national exhibition now in its twenty-sixth year. This year's juror was Jean W. McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Penland School of Craft. 568 pieces were submitted and 71 chosen for inclusion with 10 juror's awards given. I am also pleased to say that a number…

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If you have ever wanted to promote ecology while expressing your artistic expression, here is an opportunity to weave both together. 

 

All ecology-minded artists, artisans, and makers should submit their works to this upcoming competition.



 

 

 

 

 

Eco Arts…

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I was recently informed that my "Kinetic Mod Necklace" has been chosen as one of the 2009 Niche Awards Finalists! The winners of the awards will be announced on February 15, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA at a banquet and ceremony during the Buyers Market of American Craft.

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