The Muriel Wilson Fund
In memory of our Founder member, Findings Editor and Secretary Muriel Wilson, ACJ has set up the Muriel Wilson Fund. This will be used for bursaries to ACJ members to support travel with the purpose of research into contemporary jewellery.
Maker and non-maker members may apply.
How to donate to the Muriel Wilson Fund
The first round of applications for the 2019 bursary closes 4 January 2019.
Wanted: Findings Leading Editor
Poppy Porter is standing down as Editor after the next issue of ACJ's Findings magazine, and we thank her for five years of sterling work.
ACJ is now seeking a Leading Editor for 5 issues. This is a voluntary position with a strong support framework.
Closing date for applications 14 January 2019
Wendy Ramshaw RIP
The innovative jeweller Wendy Ramshaw CBE died in December 2018, aged 79. Known especially for her geometric designs and her trademark ring stacks, Wendy's work influenced several generations of UK jewellers since the 1960s.
2018 Triple Parade
ACJ Director, Rebecca Skeels recently attended the 2018 Triple Parade event (see image). Here’s what she has to say about the event and a few pictures too.
Muriel Wilson RIP
Sad news of the death of Muriel, 8 June 2018
She was a Founder Member and for 15 years was Editor of our Findings magazine
Self-confessed "aspiring collector of contemporary jewellery and passionate devotee of beautiful things in all media", she will be much missed by many, especially her friends in ACJ.
ACJ Choice! Summer 2018
The New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham hosted our 2018 members' selling show, a lovely collection.
2018 ACJ Student Award Scheme prize winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the new ACJ student award scheme
Image: Morley College winners Leana Kasapis and Olympia Dumbuya
Mark Fenn Award 2018
The winner of the Mark Fenn Award 2018 is Ailsa Morrant
Image: Left to right - Sarah Burns, Ailsa Morrant, Terry Hunt, Melanie Eddy.
49th Annual SNAG conference
Last month, ACJ Chair Terry Hunt and Director Anastasia Young attended the 49th annual Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) conference in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Image: Kim Harrell, Terry Hunt, Anastasia Young, and Janice Derrick at the ACJ’s display at the Adorned Spaces exhibition.
Adorned Spaces 2018 ACJ display
Our display at the SNAG 2018 conference, the Adorned Spaces Salon
Jewellery: Wearable Glass London
Glass jewellery made through exciting collaborations between glass artists and jewellers.
Originated by the National Glass Centre, Sunderland, this exibition also toured to Studio Fusion Gallery, London. 2018. Details here
image: John Moore, courtesy of the National Glass Centre
Dunedin NZ Artist Residencies
Dunedin School of Art in New Zealand offers Artist-in-Residence opportunities, with excellent facilities. These are offered by invitation. For more information see this link