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December 2025, Half 2

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EXPLORE JEWELRY IN SCOTLAND THROUGH AJF’S LENS: MAY 27–JUNE 2, 2026
Journey to Scotland with AJF for an immersive journey into the nation’s traditions in historical past, artwork, tradition, craft, and jewellery. We’ll be based mostly in Edinburgh, with day journeys to Dundee and Glasgow. Highlights embody: personal curator-led excursions of the Nationwide Museum Scotland to discover the historical past and context of Scottish jewellery; occasions with makers; personal viewings of grad exhibits at Edinburgh Faculty of Artwork, College of Dundee, and Glasgow College of Artwork; visits to Dundee Open Studios and the V&A Dundee collections, together with the distinctive Catwalk: The Artwork of the Style Present; particular panel dialogue with Dr. Sandra Wilson and maker/educator Kristin Beeler to be taught in regards to the connections between makers’ works and the Scottish panorama; and plenty extra! Registration opens quickly. This journey is open to members on the Silver+ degree. Unsure of your membership degree? Discover your title right here. Renew, increase your membership, or be a part of right here.

FEEL LIKE SEEING A JEWELRY SHOW?
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EVENTS
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THE RESONANCE RESIDENCY FUNDRAISER FOR BROOKLN METAL WORKS
Brooklyn Metallic Works is fundraising to launch the Resonance Residency, its first residency for jewellery artists. The Resonance Residency will supply artists at each degree of their profession a chance to develop their work and studio follow whereas having fun with the distinctive benefits of being in NYC and its modern jewellery scene. As a part of its efforts, BKMW is fundraising via bundled alternatives of specialty publications—a beneficiant donation from the non-public library of Helen Drutt English, famend artwork historian, educator, and founding father of Helen Drutt Gallery. Assist BKMW attain its first-tier objective of $20,000 to help an preliminary cohort of three jewellery artists! Get extra information, take a look at the e-book bundles, and buy one right here. Make open donations right here. This undertaking is fiscally sponsored by Artwork Jewellery Discussion board.

MARIANNE ANSELIN: CALME ET AGITÉE, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2025
From jewellery that transforms its wearer to modern jewellery that asks us to alter our perspective, the items on this exhibition discover the incessant and everlasting motion that transforms. At Galerie MiniMasterpiece, in Paris.

METAMORPHOSIS IN JEWELRY DESIGN FROM PARIS TO THE US PUEBLOS: 1950S–1990S
This exhibition at Mahnaz Assortment showcases over 150 jewels created throughout an enormous geography by pioneering and visionary designers, artists, architects, and heritage homes. Uncover these often-forgotten jewelers—significantly girls makers—throughout a transformative interval in jewellery design. That includes: Gilbert Albert, Mirko Basaldella, Bulgari, Roberto Burle Marx, Cazzaniga, Cannilla, Chaumet, Codognato, Charles De Temple, Jean Dinh Van, Nanna Ditzel, Giorgio Facchni, Larry Golsh, Andrew Grima, Hemmerle, Illario, Claude Lalanne, Chalres Loloma, Preston Monongye, Elsa Peretti, Sigurd Persson, Wendy Ramshaw, Eveli Sabati, Lisa Sotilis, Ettore Sottsass, Sonwai, Bjorn Weckstrom, Tapio Wirkkala, Vivianna Torun. Via December 23, 2025, by appointment solely. E mail studio@mahnazcollection.com. Extra.

CHECK OUT THE CATALOG FOR TREASURE HUNT, AT MOBILIA GALLERY
This exhibition is impressed by the invention of King Tut’s Tomb and the unearthing of one of many world’s most iconic treasures and luxurious objects. View the catalog right here.

EARRINGS GALORE, ON VIEW AT HEIDI LOWE GALLERY
This annual juried exhibition exemplifies a wealthy and numerous array of earrings made by rising and established studio jewelers. Every artist’s distinctive strategy to the earring format is represented in a cohesive grouping of earrings. The exhibition is meant to create extra entry for the general public to see artwork jewellery, domesticate connections with the neighborhood, and supply a chance for guests so as to add new items to their jewellery collections. Alicia Jane Boswell, Ana Citlalli Anaya Vite, Ana Pina, Andrea Corson, Andy Lowrie, Anna Sikorska, Anna Bánkuti, Baleigh Acebo, Beverly Kingwood, Brooke Marks-swanson, Candice Benton, Carin Jones, Carina Shoshtary, Claire Webb, Eden Lennox, Elisabeth Drude, Elle Irwin, Emily Webster, Emma Gregory, Emma Rose, Emy Gargiulo, Erica Bello, Gaby Alvarado, Gabriela Sierra, Genevieve Williamson, Hannah Tomoko Joris, Heather Guidero, Heather Mackenzie, Helen Dorion, Jess Tolbert, Jiayi Lao, Jung Ki Min, Kamile Staneliene, Laritza Garcia, Laura Lau Klein, Marissa Saneholtz, Meghan Korol, Mia Hebib, Nadya Lunkina, Niamh Wright, Nicole Schusteri, Olga Chernyshova, Olga Van Doorn, Orsolya Karman, Roberta Modulo, Rose Williams, Sarah Chapman, Sarah Holden, Sophia Sophia, Stephanie Schaub, Suna Bonometti, Tara Locklear, Uli Rapp, Wren Schulz, Xinchen Li, Xinyi Chen, Ye-jee Lee, Yuri Tozuka, Zach Mellman-carsey, Ziqi Yuan. Extra.

TWISTED COAGULATION: DANNI SCHWAAG, AT GALERIE DOOR
“In my present work,” states Schwaag, “I discuss with the fabric galalith, a casein materials from the Thirties, and its properties, in addition to to my state of being, the recurring questioning of (inventive) creation, enduring a disaster of which means, accepting, questioning, being caught, wriggling out, and the brand new paths that may open up.” Via January 17, 2026. Information.

WHITE AND RED DOTS, AT PLATINA THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2025
The gallery presents jewellery in white and purple. The exhibition contains the brooch Snow White, by Felieke van der Leest; ruffs and necklaces by Caroline Broadhead crafted from white glass beads; porcelain items by Manon van Kouswijk; rings like purple and white dots by Marta Boan; braided white silver by Ameli Dévé and Catarina Hällzon; purple silk jewellery by Mari Ishikawa; earrings and brooches by Hanna Liljenberg; purple aluminum works by Sanna Wallgren; silver white rings by Åsa Portnoff Sundström; and extra items in the identical palette. Information.

BIJOUX!: JANUARY 13–17, 2026
The Boca Raton Museum’s annual modern jewellery exhibition and sale. In 2026 it takes place at a distinct venue than in years previous: The Studio at Mizner Park. Information. AJF Board member Davira Taragin is concerned with this undertaking.

POINTS OF LIGHT
The present contains handcrafted jewellery, portray, sculpture, pictures, prints and collages, and ornamental objects by John Iversen, Ted Muehling, Patricia Maurides, Vija Celmins, Alice Hope, Michelle Stuart, and John Torreano. On the Drawing Room, East Hampton, NY, via January 18, 2026. Extra.

PHILIP SAJET ESTIMATES HE MAKES 5€ PER HOUR
Watch an interview with Sajet, who speaks tongue barely in cheek to advertise the Money exhibition, which was proven at Borax, and AJF member gallery. He’s among the many 15 artists who participated within the present. In French, right here. Borax was additionally interviewed for Vertigo by Florence Grivel. Take heed to the podcast, in French, right here.

MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN ACQUIRES AARON DECKER’S DEVIL BOMB
Made specifically for the exhibition OUT of the Jewellery Field, the piece is a parure that features earrings (sneakers), a bracelet (tail), and a hoop/pendant (small satan determine contained in the bigger determine). Relating to this acquisition, Decker needs to thank Stefan Friedemann and Laura Lapachin, administrators of Ornamentum Gallery, for his or her fixed help of his work; MAD curator Barbara Paris Gifford; and the Patrons of MAD Jewellery Circle, who voted to have this piece collected into MAD’s everlasting assortment in November 2025.

RACINE ART MUSEUM’S “DESIGNED BY ME” RAISES $2,800
Earlier this yr, RAM hosted a contest that allowed younger creatives to design fantastical jewellery creations. Three had been remodeled into items of wearable artwork, displayed at RAM, then auctioned off, with all proceeds going to native charities chosen by the youngsters: Wisconsin Humane Society, Kindred Kitties, and Rescue Outreach. Extra. RAM curator Lena Vigna is a member of AJF.

CRAFTED IN ISTANBUL: THE ULTIMATE JEWELRY EXPERIENCE—OCTOBER 14–19, 2026
This extraordinary journey is designed for discerning vacationers, jewellery aficionados, collectors and designers, delivering an immersive exploration of Istanbul’s storied artistry. Stroll within the footsteps of Byzantine goldsmiths and Ottoman jewelers, in addition to at this time’s modern design visionaries. Information. AJF member Warren Feld shared this information.

OPPORTUNITIES FROM @SNAGMETALSMITH!
SNAG is now accepting submissions for a number of 2026 packages, together with SNAG @ Tucson open calls (deadline: January 30, 2026) and Awards & Scholarships (deadline: January 20, 2026). Be taught extra and apply through SNAG’s web site.

JEWELRY OF THE AFROFUTURE, AT MAD, RECEIVES MAJOR COVERAGE
The exhibition that includes Douriean Fletcher’s work has been coated by Forbes, Vogue, and AMNY. “To stroll via this exhibition is to come across a lexicon of liberation—a reminder that craftsmanship is a type of prophecy,” states reporter Avalan Ashley Bellos.

SAM THO DUONG, CURATOR OF SCHMUCK 2026, HAS MADE HIS SELECTIONS
From greater than 1,000 submissions—a file quantity—he may choose solely 6 or 7 %! In an interview, he offers insights into his impressions, selections, and standards. Learn it in English or pay attention in German right here. The internationally famend exhibition might be offered March 4–8, 2026, as a part of Handwerk & Design, at Munich’s Internationale Handwerksmesse.

WATARU YAMAZAKI: GARDEN OF SHADOWS, AT GALLERY DEUX POISSONS
Yamazaki’s extremely unique jewellery incorporates conventional Japanese metalworking methods. On this solo exhibition, the artist explores new methods and compositions utilizing gentle and shadow as a guideline. The present encompasses a collection of works that seize the expressions of pure gentle and shadow noticed in on a regular basis life, rendered via the feel and type of steel. In Tokyo, via December 25, 2025. Extra.

WEARHOUSE CHRISTMAS EVENT #2
Attendees will unwrap secret presents from famend jewellery makers, whose names might be revealed quickly. On this amusing blind-sale idea, you guess what’s inside based mostly on the packaging and a brief description, and select the piece that feels simply best for you—or for somebody near your coronary heart. December 19–20, 2025. Information.

CURRENT OBSESSION HAS OPENED A STORE
It’s no longer solely giving makers a platform, but additionally representing them. Information.

ONLINE TALK—BEAUTY AND INTRICACY: JEWELLERY OF THE EARLY ISLAMIC WORLD
Be part of jewellery historian Jack Odgen and Goldmsiths’ Centre to discover the sweetness and craftsmanship of early Islamic jewellery. What function did geometry and abstraction play in early Islamic jewellery? How had been goldsmithing methods perfected throughout this era and the way did these technological developments affect the dimensions and intricacy of the work? From Spain to Central Asia, the medieval Islamic world produced a number of the most intricate gold jewellery in historical past. Uncover how design traditions from the Islamic world are nonetheless used throughout jewellery making practices at this time. January 14, 2026, 6 p.m. UK. Register right here.

BEIJING INTERNATIONAL ART JEWELRY EXHIBITION: THROUGH MAY 30, 2026
Organized by the Beijing Institute of Style Know-how, this touring exhibition takes place each two years and showcases worldwide modern jewellery artwork. It options artists from numerous backgrounds and nationalities, focuses on inventive expression and cultural trade, and contains associated happenings in locations resembling Puyuan. The theme for 2025–2026: “Concord and Coexistence.” In Beijing, China. Information.

VIDEO—UNBOXING VICTORIAN MOURNING
The V&A presents a glimpse into the fascinating and eerie world of Victorian mourning traditions. The curators reveal intricate jewellery produced from human hair, a Victorian mourning outfit, and haunting postmortem images as soon as used to memorialize the useless. Watch the video right here.

PUYUAN INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY ART AND DESIGN BIENNALE, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2026
This inaugural Puyuan Worldwide Modern Jewelry Artwork and Design Biennale (abbreviated as A.B.C.D Biennale) options unbiased thematic pavilions representing eight international locations: the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. Famend jewellery practitioners from world wide curate these exhibitions. Via thematic showcases, boards, and three main program segments, the biennial goals to current creativity and breakthroughs in modern jewellery. On the Worldwide Modern Jewelry Heart, Puyuan, China. Information.

OPEN CALL: 2026 FRIEDRICH BECKER PRIZE
Awarded for excellent, unbiased design of the very best high quality each three years by the Society for Goldsmithing since 1999, the award honors the subsequent era of excellent designers of bijou, utensils, and objects. €10,000, exhibition, catalog. Jurors: Paul Derrez, Melanie Isverding, Dr. Christianne Weber-Stöber. Deadline: December 31, 2025. Extra.

SPECTOR CRAFT PRIZE FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
5 early-career artists will win $10,000, mentorship alternatives, {and professional} community growth. Disciplines embody metalwork, ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, basketry, and paper arts. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Information.

HOUSTON CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CRAFT: 2026–2027 ARTIST RESIDENCY
Artists chosen for three- to 12-month residencies obtain 24/7 entry to studio area, cultural {and professional} growth alternatives, a $1,000 month-to-month stipend, and the chance to present an artist speak. Deadline: February 1, 2026. Information.

2026 GROOT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SCULPTORS
For 30+ years, the Virginia A. Groot Basis has supported sculptors throughout all varieties and supplies, serving to them dedicate time and sources to their inventive practices. The inspiration awards unrestricted grants in three tiers: $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000. The applying charge is $7. Deadline: January 10, 2026. Information.

FROM LOUISE BOURGEOIS TO YOKO ONO
Presents some 85 jewellery works by 45 internationally famend feminine artists of the twentieth and twenty first centuries. The publication focuses on feminine stances whereas breaking with the male-dominated notion of avant-garde artist jewellery. Every of the featured works condenses an inventive imaginative and prescient right into a wearable assertion; some captivate with kind via a decreased aesthetic, others via an expressive, sculptural presence or playful humor. The e-book accompanies the exhibition of the identical title on the Museum of Utilized Arts Cologne (MAKK). From Arnoldsche. Extra.

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