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Herbert Hofmann Prize 2020

The International Craft Fair in Munich, planned from March 11th to 15th, was unfortunately cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, for the 47th time the coveted Herbert Hofmann Prize of the SCHMUCK special show was awarded to three goldsmiths and jewellery designers writes Ilaria Ruggiero. The jury, consisting of Prof. Otto Künzli from Munich, Prof. Jantje Fleischhut from Düsseldorf, Dr. Gert Bruckner from the Danner Foundation Munich and Dr. Sabine Runde from Frankfurt, met virtually on Friday, March 13, 2020 to select the three award winners: Melanie Isverding and Katrin Feulner from Germany and Carla Nuis from the

BADA Art Prize 2025

Call for Entries: BADA Art Prize 2025 Founded in 1918, the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) is the leading UK trade association for the fine art and antiques community. Many members are internationally recognised for their expertise and unparalleled knowledge in their chosen field of speciality, having contributed to many of the world’s leading museums and private collections. The BADA is proud to announce that the BADA Art Prize is returning for a fifth year, promoting “the antiques of tomorrow” by awarding a £1,000 grant to an emerging contemporary artist whose work exemplifies the enduring ingenuity and quality illustrated

Loewe Craft Prize 2026

Submissions for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 are now open. Closing date: 30 Oct 2025 Launched in 2016, the award celebrates excellence, artistic merit, and newness in modern craft. It recognises uniquely talented artisans whose aesthetic vision, technical skill, and determination to innovate set new standards for the future of creativity on a global scale. How to participate Read the Rules of Entry and make sure you comply with all requirements. All participants must be professional artisans 18 years or older. Entries may be made by an individual or collective (as a ‘group submission’). All nationalities are welcome. Make

Mastery The European Prize for Applied Arts

Mastery - The European Prize for Applied Arts 24.11.2024 → 16.02.2025 Belgium Initiated in 2009, the European Prize for Applied Arts aims to reward the best creations of contemporary expression in applied arts and artisanal design. From November 24, 2024 to February 16, 2025, a major exhibition bringing together some of the best European creators in the field of contemporary applied arts opens its doors at the Anciens Abattoirs in Mons. A 6th edition that will bring together 58 artists from 16 European countries, for around a hundred unique works exhibited. The exhibition aims to offer the best of what

European Prize For Applied Arts 2019

Monumentality / Fragility: European Prize For Applied Arts 7th February – 23rd June 2019 National Design & Craft Gallery and Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny will host major exhibition of works from 76 makers from 19 European countries at dual locations: the National Design & Craft Gallery and Kilkenny Castle Monumentality / Fragility, a major exhibition of contemporary crafts featuring 76 makers from 19 European countries, including seven Irish participants, will show at two locations in Kilkenny in February 2019. The European Prize for Applied Arts aims to reward the best creations of contemporary expression in applied arts and craftsmanship. The exhibitors and

IAC’s Gold + Diamond Conference Returns to New York City for its 15th Anniversary with Eye on the Prize

From climate transition to cultural restitution, this year’s Initiatives in Art and Culture program reflects the complexity and possibility of jewelry’s future. Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) announces its 15th Annual International Gold and Diamond Conference, taking place in person from the evening of Monday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in New York City. Marking its crystal anniversary, the theme “Eye on the Prize: Towards Continuing Improvement in Practice and Artistry ” , serves as a continuation of IAC’s longstanding commitment to shaping responsible, inclusive, and visionary practices within the global precious metals and diamond industries. For

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Made in the Middle: Contemporary Craft from the Midlands - Coventry

Featuring 32 makers, there is a wealth of creativity on display, including ceramics, jewellery, metalwork and textiles. Promoting the best of contemporary craft from makers living and working in the Midlands, the exhibition is a great opportunity to purchase and commission work. Made in the Middle is a partnership between Craftspace and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in collaboration with The National Centre for Craft & Design. Made in the Middle is part of Craftspace’s 30th anniversary programme. Dates: 2 December 2016 - 19 February 2017 Venue: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP madeinthemiddle.craftspace.co.uk

Guildford House Open

Artists can enter 2D or 3D work to take part in a group exhibition at Guildford House Gallery, with a top prize of £1,000 and a solo show. Enter Now Guildford House Gallery invites artists to submit work for the second edition of its art prize. Up to 100 works will be selected for a group exhibition and the winning artist will receive a £1,000 cash prize plus a solo exhibition. There is no set theme—our aim is to present the best contemporary art, whether 2D or 3D, across a range of media. Entry Requirements Entries may include paintings, sculpture,

Made in the Middle: Contemporary Craft from the Midlands

Featuring both recent graduates and makers with established reputations, there is a wealth of creativity on display, including ceramics, glass, jewellery, metalwork and textiles. Selected by an expert panel through open entry, it promotes the best of contemporary craft from makers living and working in the Midlands or with a strong recent regional connection. Made in the Middle is a partnership between Craftspace and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in collaboration The National Centre for Craft & Design. A recurring touring exhibition of high quality contemporary craft and applied art from the Midlands, this is the eighth exhibition in

2026 AJF Young Artist Award

Art Jewelry Forum Announces The 2026 AJF Young Artist Award, supported by Karen And Michael Rotenberg The competition, held every two years, recognizes innovative work created by a jewelry artist early in their career. Through the Young Artist Award, Art Jewelry Forum supports new and exciting work that will inspire future developments in the field. Ambitious contemporary jewelry artists aged 35 and under are invited to apply for this international prize in contemporary art jewelry, which includes US$7,500 for the winner, as well as an exhibition at Platina during Schmuck—also known as Munich jewelry week—in March 2026, for the winner

Winter Jewels

Winter Jewels 2024 Free entry to the exhibition 27 November – 5 January 2025 We are pleased to welcome back the ACJ (Association for Contemporary Jewellery) Wessex group of local jewellers for their 12th annual Christmas selling exhibition at the Gardens. Come and meet the talented jewellers in person and see what new designs have been created in their individual studios throughout the year. Their popular prize draw will be returning too, with the opportunity to win £100 to spend on jewellery at the exhibition. 27 November – 5 January 2025, 10am – 4pm* Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Jermyns Lane

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2018 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2018 - Deptford Join us for this perfect opportunity to buy direct from independent makers - from master craftspeople and artist-makers as well as a selected group of Cockpit Arts’ alumni. Jewellers, weavers, ceramicists … and many other crafts A curated display featuring makers participating in the Cockpit Arts / London Creative Network Programme . Demonstrations and talks from Cockpit makers Lucy McGrath , Shelley James , Ian Scott Kettle and Onome Otite , and an interactive display by Ekta Kaul . Enter the Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Cockpit makers. Enjoy delicious food in the

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2018 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2018 - Holborn Join us for this perfect opportunity to buy direct from independent makers - from master craftspeople and artist-makers as well as a selected group of Cockpit Arts’ alumni. Jewellers, weavers, ceramicists … and many other crafts A curated display featuring makers participating in the Cockpit Arts / London Creative Network Programme . Demonstrations and talks from Cockpit makers Lucy McGrath , Shelley James , Ian Scott Kettle and Onome Otite , and an interactive display by Ekta Kaul . Enter the Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Cockpit makers. Enjoy delicious food in the

Triennale européenne du Bijou contemporain 2017

European Triennial of Contemporary Jewelery At the Great Hall of the Former Abattoirs of Mons / Triennial Every year, the WCC-BF organizes alternately the European Triennial of Ceramics and Glass, the European Triennial of Contemporary Jewelery and the European Prize for Applied Arts. These exhibitions have an international reputation, they involve many partnerships. For this edition f the European Triennial of Contemporary Jewelery, Sweden and France are investing with Belgium the Grande-Halle des Anciens Abattoirs with their many contemporary variations of jewelery. The current hybridization of disciplines, characteristic of global contemporary creation, no longer spares jewelery. In recent years, the fundamental

Winter Jewels, Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex

Winter Jewels 5 Exhibition is the fifth annual selling exhibtion presented by th Association for Contemporary Jewellery Wessex Group. As usual the exhibtion offers a prize draw, where the lucky winner will receive a voucher for £100 to spend on jewellery from any of the participating jewellers. There will be approximately 25 cabinets with a different jeweller's work in each one, providing a huge variety of work on display. The exhibition will run from Friday 25th November until Monday 2nd January 2017 and will be open from 10am until 4pm each day (apart from the last day when we finish at

One Drop Plus One Drop Makes One Drop

One Drop Plus One Drop Makes One Drop - Adi Toch A solo exhibition from award winning metalsmith Adi Toch. Adi Toch’s practice as a metalsmith centres on making engaging vessels and containers that investigate colour, movement, sound and tactility. Following a BA in Metal at Bezalel Art Academy in Jerusalem, Adi completed an MA at the Cass, London in 2009. Her work is exhibited internationally and has won prestigious awards including the Gold Award from The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council in 2013. She was recently shortlisted for The Loewe Craft Prize and won a 2017 Wallpaper* Design Award. Adi is currently a

London Design Fair - Old Truman Brewery, London

The 10th anniversary of the London Design Fair runs from 22 – 25 September 2016. This year sees the addition of an amazing new 3rd floor, with country pavilions, features and exhibitions including: 100% Norway, China Academy of Art, British Craft Pavilion, Design in South Italy, Design Prize Switzerland, Form & Seek, Inspiring Portugal, Liu Malmsten & Swedish Wood, Nature Lab, Nordic Design Collective, Scotland: Craft and Design, Swedish Design Pavilion, Takram, The Publishing House (Flea Folly), The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, This Is India & Trentino Collaborations Not to mention over 450 independent designers & studios and

Collect 2021 Talks Programme

Collect 2021 Talks Programme, Crafts Council Collect takes place online 26 February - 2 March 2021 Collect 2021 Talks Programme In association with Crafts magazine We're delighted to announce the Collect 2021 Talks Programme taking place 26 Feb - 2 March with leading figures across art, interiors and culture. Carry on reading to discover the full schedule below and book your place now before they're gone: Breaking the Boundaries of Craft: LOEWE FOUNDATION Friday 26 February 12 noon (GMT) An international panel of LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize finalists - ceramist Takeshi Yasuda, textile artist Yeonsoon Chang, glass maker Harry Morgan and jeweller Patricia Domingues - are brought