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Exhibitions
A selection of ACJ Members' exhibitions
2021 Open
This year, like everything else in these strange times, the ACJ members' exhibition is a little different!
The aim of the 2021 Open members' exhibition is to show a picture of the huge range and variety of our members' designs, materials and techniques - a time capsule of contemporary jewellery in the 2020s, a type of directory of jewellers. All members were encouraged to chose their best or favourite piece from the last few years, using any materials, any techniques and in any style, to be included in this exhibition. And what a fantastic response we received, resulting in a real celebration of all the talent in the ACJ!
You can view the pages by clicking the read more buttons, and via the next and previous buttons at the bottom of each member's page. There are also contact details for each of the participants, on their page.
2020 glasshouses
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not for every man’s greed - Ghandi
The most pressing issue of our modern world is that of the climate emergency. With a continually increasing population, diminishing resources and the uncomfortable warming of the planet we call home, we must respond.
This exhibition shows the great range of pieces on this theme, made by ACJ members.
You can view the pages by clicking the read more buttons, and via the next and previous buttons at the bottom of each member's page. There are also links to short videos made by the participants, on their page.
Connections | Connessioni
AGC | ACJ touring exhibition showing work from two organisations & 50 international jewellers
2017 20:20 Visions
Our 20th anniversary touring exhibition.
2015 Sleight of Hand
The 2015 Members' Exhibition theme was Sleight of Hand - smoke and mirrors, deception, magic and mystery.
This toured to the Brewhouse, Burton on Trent, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh and Plymouth College of Art.
2014 ICONS
Our latest show ICONS was held at the National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford, Lincs May - July 2014
ICONS - jewellery for the famous & infamous, and pieces reflecting cultural and design icons.
2013 STAIN-LESS
ACJ were invited to stage the flagship show of Sheffield's Galvanize Festival.
2012 Diamond Jubilee
2012's exhibition theme was Diamond Jubilee - celebratory pieces.
This show toured five venues in England, Wales & Scotland, and was the first external exhibition shown at the new Goldsmiths' Centre in London.
2004 Jewellery Unlimited
ACJ Bristol organised the first national ACJ exhibition in 2004.
Jewellery Unlimited showed work from over 90 ACJ members for three months at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
The print catalogue is available
Regional exhibitions
Themed and general exhibitions organised by our regional groups
ACJ events
ACJ organises a variety of events for members
Conferences
Information about ACJ conferences:
2017 20:20 Visions
2010 Crossings: papers are available to logged in members
2006 Carry the Can
2000 A Sense of Wonder
Conference 2017 20:20 Visions
ACJ's 2017 conference in Sheffield, 7 - 9 July
Our sixth international contemporary jewellery conference
Regional events
ACJ's regional groups organise their own events. Any current events will be found on our home page.
Jewellery articles
An archive of articles about various jewellery events
Members' news archive
A selection of articles on members' activities
ACJ Awards
The most current award can be found on our home page.
Meet the Makers
Articles from our series spotlighting members' work
2020 Pandemic articles
ACJ published updates for members on industry changes and supplier news.
We also held a weekly making challenge, which had wonderful responses.