“Public art has to be for the public, and you can do that through playfulness and illusion." In the video below Alex Chinneck talks about his work which combines feats of architecture and engineering with the mind of a fine artist.…

Distress, paint, bead, or embroider your denim at our free Denim Demolition stations tomorrow!

Denim Demolition

Saturday, November 14, 12 - 3pm

Presented by Contemporary Quilt Art Association

Celebrate the…

MFA in Studio Art at New Mexico State University

***Teaching Assistantships available.

Deadline for Spring:  November, 20 2015

Deadline for fall:  January, 20 2015

New Mexico State University is accepting applications for Master of Fine Arts degree…

The General Regulation of 2015 Beijing International Jewelry Art Exhibition

2015 Beijing Jewelry Art Exhibition, is set to be held in Beijing from 16th December to 30th December 2015. The exhibition is part of the events planned for 2015 Beijing Design Week.

Themed by “Jewelry · Boundless”, this event is designed to showcase how different…

Dallas Museum of Art Acquires Collection Of Modern and Contemporary Jewelry, Featuring More Than 700 Works by Internationally Acclaimed Artists

The Rose-Asenbaum Collection Elevates the DMA To One of the Foremost Jewelry Collections in the World

Dallas, TX—May 1, 2015—The Dallas Museum of Art has announced the…

Xavier Noël studied for a degree in fine arts then in history of art at the University of Strasbourg, before obtaining a CAP (Professional Aptitude Certificate) as a gilder-ornamentist, then training in gilding at the Atelier Meyer (Meilleur Ouvrier de France). But he quickly felt the need to leave the world of…

Art and craft education benefits absolutely everybody and especially those who don't do well in standardized environments or have been through personal turmoil. In education, why do we focus so much on STEM when we really need to have STEAM? Here's an example of how this works…

I'm excited to announce that the Art Jewelry Forum has commissioned me to create their Limited Edition Membership Pin for…

The ACV invites craft and agri-artisans, their guilds, regional professional groups, associations, local affiliates and supporting businesses and venues to gather as peers for an empowering experience of networking... and exploring old ideas in brave new ways.…

Have you ever wondered "How is Jewelry Selected for a Museum Collection?"



This question has always intrigued me. I am always looking for answers. When I noticed that my bracelet was posted as the Crafthaus Mastead Image, the question surfaced again. That is because the bracelet is in the Permanent Collection of the Crocker…

If you remember anything about traveling to the Yuma Art Symposium, let it be this.  Do not; I repeat DO NOT drink copious amounts of alcoholic beverages in the desert while jumping back and forth between a salt-water pool and a hot tub. You will most certainly wake up the next morning feeling exactly how I imagine a grape feels after transforming into a…

After a jet lagged deep sleep, we were up and ready to take on whatever Yuma had in store for us! Our group piled into the rental car we affectionately nick named the “Pri Pri” (Short for Prius) and headed down town. One of the interesting things Yuma is its location, West of the Colorado River and a hop skip and a jump from the Mexican and California border, if you have a…

     As the 2013 chair of the East Carolina University “Material Topics” Metals Symposium I know first-hand what is possible when a few passionate and innovative individuals come together for one goal: To invite makers from all over to participate in a gathering that emphasizes emerging talent, new interdisciplinary techniques and the future of our field while still staying…

The Zeller Theater is attached to the Yuma Art Center, complete with art deco light fixtures, original concession stand and of course two hand-painted nude mermaid women at the front of the house. Originally built in 1911, it is a perfect example of the time traveling charm that the majority of the buildings in Yuma possess. The place was the first in Yuma to contain…

This month for the Sept/Oct issue of Lapidary Journal's Jewelry Artist, I am one of three artists featured in an excellent article by Sharon Elaine Thompson titled, "Leather, Paper or Plastic: Metalsmiths explore alternatives in jewelry". One of the best articles written from a phone interview, I was super pleased, not to mention having photos…

Made to Make collective are embracing the virtual space of the Internet with ‘Matching Items Available’ an online exhibition that went live today to coincide with Schmuck 2013.



One piece of jewellery…nine makers.

‘Matching Items Available’ sees nine art jewellers transform a mass-produced, fast-fashion necklace into something wholly…

Hello, Friends!

I am a metalsmith/jeweler officially entering the art fair circuit, and I need tables. Well, a booth too, but that is an easy fix. I am looking for collapsible, possibly lightweight tables that can be reorganized if desired in a 10x10 space (booth).  I have come across this really AMAZING company Dynamic Display Solutions if anyone is interested in their products, however they are out of my price range at the moment.

I am welcome to ANY suggestions or…