Welcome to the ACJ
Contemporary jewellery is one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of 21st century craft and design, that inspires and appeals to people of all different backgrounds. We welcome anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery. Whether your interest is personal or professional, we have something to offer you.
Our members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, collectors, and people who want to learn more about contemporary jewellery.
Mark Fenn Award 2024
Mark Fenn Award 2024
Congratulations to Seamus J Hughes, who is the 2024 winner of the ACJ Mark Fenn Award. Seamus's work explores ideas of change, state and feeling, through his 'restricted wearables.' The judges were impressed by the narrative and presence of his work, alongside pushing the bo...
Talent Spot 2024
Talent Spot 2024
Congratulations to all the graduating jewellers at New Designers who received an ACJ Talent Spot card.
Imogen Hales, Glasgow School of Art
Jiahui Huang, Edinburgh College of Art
Olivia Forrest, Glasgow School o...
ACJ Members survey
In the autumn of 2023, we launched our members survey. This was a chance for our community to let us know what they valued about being a member, what we are doing well and what we could be doing better, or differently!
Feedback was anonymous and we were grateful to receive so many insightful ...
Regional News: ACJ Wessex
Regional News: ACJ Wessex
Our wonderful Southwest regional group presented the work of 18 ACJ members at their 11th annual “Winter Jewels” selling exhibition, in The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. 22nd November 2023 – 2nd January 2024.
The group were proud to report that they collectively made sal...
Online Panel Discussions in Partnership with Goldsmith's Centre
As part of our Meanings and Messages programme, we have two online panel discussions coming up – in partnerships with The Goldsmiths' Centre. Each one is chaired by one of our catalogue essay writers, covering themes of "Social justice and societal change" and "Our beautiful planet." There will b...
Bluecoat Display Centre Selling Exhibition April 2023
Open call with Bluecoat Display Centre in Liverpool for a new selling exhibition, in April 2023. This is an exclusive open call for ACJ members, and up to 15 jewellers will be selected.
You'll notice that the timeframe to make and design is quicker than we would usually work ...