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Many congratulations to JHH Gillespie OBE, known as Ian to his friends, who celebrated his 100th birthday in April 2020. A founder member of ACJ in 1997, he is still making jewellery. Read more about his life, and his jewellery and silversmithing.

The new Kassandra Lauren Gordon Fund for Black Jewellers is now closed for applications, but read more about it here.

If possible, please use the application emailed to you with your e-bulletin.

However, if you are applying late on 31st July, you can use this version, copy the whole form, paste into a word doc in landscape page format and save it labelled with your name.

FILLING IN THIS FORM ON THIS WEBSITE IS NOT POSSIBLE, your information will only reach us via the Dropbox link.

Photos and form should be uploaded to this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/FOBzp0Dngqf2hgY1jcSJ

Name

Email

Landline

Mobile

Website

Number of photos sent (max.4)

terms

I agree to ACJ’s published terms and conditions for this exhibition      Yes / No  (delete)

Photocredit

[who took the photo/s?]

Permission

I confirm I own the copyright for all images, and give permission to ACJ to publish these photos and use them in publicity

Yes / No  (delete)

Statement: how does this collection relate to the theme glasshouses? 

A short statement of no more than 2 paragraphs is needed, for use in the online catalogue & publicity. Maximum 100 words

Photos:

We need clear photos of one or more pieces on a plain white background, showing no more than 3 pieces, 4 images maximum. You may include one model shot if that shows the work better than a product shot. No visible props.

Read the Terms for more details of how the photos should look.

Photos to be in jpg format ONLY, 300dpi with physical size of between 8cm & 15cm longest side, 1Mb max per photo. 

Label each photo with your name, photo number & piece title, (e.g. BrownJ1 Dreamscape studs, BrownJane2 Nightmare cufflinks etc.) 

Unlabelled photos will not be used. Your photos will be used for the catalogue of they are good and clear.

With professional pics add the photo credit (e.g. BrownJane1 Grey Studs photocredit Jason Smith)

Mac users: please do NOT send a .pages or PDF copy of this form, please send a Word .doc or .docx copy. If you need help, ask us.

Details of photos (maximum 4 photos in total)

Image label

Title of piece/s

Materials & techniques

Description (pendant, ring)

Dimensions in cm

Year made or hallmark date

Retail price

eg BrownJ1grey studs

Eg Grey Studs

Eg silver, acrylic, fold-formed

Eg earstuds

Eg 10 x 3 cm

Eg 2019

Eg £100 pair

*Retail price: in case we get queries from customers; however ACJ will NOT make sales through our website, we will direct customers to you.

Save this form with your name eg BrownJane    (reminder, save as a .doc or .docx file)

Email this form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                                                                                    Deadline 31^st July 2020

Apply: use this link to upload your images and a copy of this form (you do not need a Dropbox account or to log in, it’s a simple upload):

https://www.dropbox.com/request/FOBzp0Dngqf2hgY1jcSJ

In the wake of the most recent instances of racist attacks and police brutality both in the US and here in the UK and the resultant global civil rights movement, the jewellery industry is examining diversity and the systemic challenges facing jewellers of BAME backgrounds and black jewellers in particular.

The Board is discussing ways the ACJ can help to drive change in this respect and the ways in which we can be more proactive in our approach. As we are a membership organisation first and foremost, in addition to our discussions with other industry professionals and organisations, we are turning to you our members to seek guidance and support in our work.

During the lockdown, ACJ kept members updated with industry news, and set weekly challenges to make jewellery, with an amazing array of responses.

See the collection of articles, and the resulting jewellery here

Call for Entries: ACJ 2020 exhibition glasshouses      Deadline 31 July

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.

Through an exploration of materials, processes and/or concepts you are invited to submit work for the 2020 ACJ exhibition glasshouses. You may wish to consider themes such as growth, sustainability, fragility and transparency.

The exhibition will be hosted by the Vittoria Street Gallery at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham, in September & October, subject to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
There will be an online catalogue, but no printed version. Makers’ own photos will be used.
You can use any materials, but we encourage you to incorporate sustainably sourced and recycled materials. The piece must be wearable body adornment.
This is not a selling exhibition.
ACJ’s usual high expectations of design and making will apply.

Dates:
31 July Deadline for applications
31 August Selection announced
Mid September: online exibition begins

Costs: application is free. Selected participants will pay £25.00.

The work: a coherent collection of 1 to 3 pieces as a closely related set.

Application:
Good clear photos of finished work, on a plain white background.

Deadline 31st July 2020
 
Terms and conditions of participation

Parameters for submission:
• Clear photos of each piece proposed
• Related to the theme glasshouses
• The pieces must be wearable body adornment
• Maximum of 3 pieces
• A clear connection and relevance between the pieces in your proposed group
• High quality of design & making, as usual with ACJ exhibitions
• Any materials as long as they are not perishable or hazardous

Application procedure: by form and photos uploaded to a special Dropbox link (see the form). We need the best images you can supply, as these will be used in the online catalogue if they are good enough.
Write a short statement of no more than 2 paragraphs /100 words max, for use in publicity.

Photo rules:
• A maximum 4 clear photographs
• Only show your proposed pieces
• Plain white background, NO visible props (no stands, flowers, stones or other items)
• Clear focus, well lit, show the pieces clearly
• Model shots are acceptable IF they clearly show the piece better than a product-type shot.
• Keep to the format requested : jpg only, 300dpi, physical size between 8cm & 15cm longest side. Maximum file size 1Mb.
• Photographs MUST be labelled with your surname & initial, photo number and title of piece. Eg: BrownA 1 carapace ring.jpg
• Unlabelled photos will not be shown at selection

Money:
Application is free.
Selected participants will pay £25.

Covid-19 effect: we are not able to stage the physical exhibition due to the venue restrictions, as there will be no public access to the School of Jewellery for some time yet.

Membership:
This exhibition is for ACJ members. Please make sure that your membership is up to date before applying.

Your application includes acceptance of these terms.

Please use the application form emailed to you with your e-bulletin.

If you haven't got the form and don't have time to ask by email, you can use this form, copy & paste into a word doc.

Excellent technical manual from Frances Julie Whitelaw, the 5th Chair of ACJ

Small scale silversmithing techniques for jewellers

City of Glasgow College, March 2020

Connections | Connessioni at The Lighthouse events programme

Tutor Anastasia Young

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