Calls for Entries (Contests):
American Jewelry Design Council - 2009 New Talent Contest
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2009
A terrific opportunity for an emerging jewelry designer/manufacturer that can catapult your career into the international jewelry design marketplace. Winner receives a free booth in the New Designer Gallery of the New York JA Show (Jewelers of America Show) plus media attention. To enter, you must be a designer and owner of a manufacturing business; must be currently selling your jewelry wholesale to stores; must produce all of your jewelry in the United States; must not have exhibited previously at the New York JA Show. Selection is based on design, originality, craftmanship and marketability. For application form and more details, visit AJDC's web site.
2009 MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition
Deadline to apply: January 15, 2009
A contest recognizing talent and innovation of designers whose works will influence the future of jewelry design. Professional and student categories. Eligible professional entries may qualify for Distinction Awards in enamel, laser, mokume-gane, palladium and platinum. There is also a "Reactive Metals Challenge" to honor professional designs incorporating the use of reactive metals. For entry forms and guidelines, contact the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) at 800.444.6572 or here.
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