AJF’s Young Artist Award acknowledges promise, innovation, and individuality, advancing the careers of rising artists. The work of the winner and four finalists represents a group of outstanding pieces of contemporary jewelry. As a finalist, Decker received an unrestricted cash award of US$1,000 and exhibited his work in Platina’s booth at the Messe during Munich’s […] The post Touching Base with Aaron Decker appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

Like all AJF trips, this six-city tour was crammed with jewelry-focused studio visits, museum tours, pop-ups, exclusive peeks behind the scenes, gallery stops, and fabulous meals in terrific company. We deeply appreciate Bill Baker’s hard work pulling together this photo essay while enjoying the trip. Thank you as well  to Linda Peshkin, Susan Cummins, and […] The post AJF’s Trip to Amsterdam appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

It is with great sadness—and joy—that we at AJF fondly remember our friend, AJF member and passionate jewelry collector Sharon Berman. Sharon passed away recently, on August 16, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. I can safely say that for everyone who knew Sharon she was an inspiration, with her dogged determination, […] The post Sharon Berman appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

“Inside the Jewelry Box” is a new AJF series that offers a glimpse into the jewelry collections of members of our community. Collectors, curators, gallerists, artists, and others will be featured. Suggest someone whose jewelry collection you’d like to see by emailing Jennifer Altmann, here. Artist Helen Britton has collected jewelry since she was a […] The post A Peek into the Collection of Artist Helen Britton appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

September 2024, Part 2 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in […] The post On Offer appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

September 2024, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or […] The post Have You Heard appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

In 2024, the American Craft Council recognized Watson for her outstanding contribution to the crafts by selecting her to join their College of Fellows She has received two National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist Grants The Metal Museum designated her as its Master Metalsmith in 2022 Watson earned her associate’s degree in advertising design […] The post In Conversation with Lynda Watson appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

Damian Skinner and Keith Lewis, Dead Souls: Desire and Memory in the Jewelry of Keith Lewis. Stuttgart: Arnoldsche, 2023. When I first learned a monograph would be published on the work of Keith Lewis, I immediately wanted to review it. Lewis’s work was brought up frequently in my early years of studying, whether about the work […] The post Finding Solace among <em>Dead Souls</em> appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

September 2024, Part 1 There are so many reasons to purchase art jewelry… Celebrate that hard-earned promotion Honor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion Pay tribute to a major accomplishment Commemorate the beginning of a new relationship or the end of one Pounce on the perfect piece to round out an aspect of your collection Or invest in […] The post On Offer appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more

September 2024, Part 1 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or […] The post Have You Heard appeared first on Art Jewelry Forum ..read more