Deadlines January 2015


2015. Seriously. Time to take this show on the road. There’s going to be LOTS of new work. Lets get it out there, people!

Also currently listed – teaching positions. There’s suddenly a lot of doors opening within academia in the USA – see the end for details.

Other places to find yourself some deadly deadline action:

  • CaFE – Call For Entry site: check out the site and sign up for email updates. America focused. (*** I’ve given up posting from their newsletter – it’s just too long…)
  • Sign up to the benchpeg newsletter,  professional jewellery news, delivered weekly. Britain focused.
  • Klimt02. Newsletter. Epic site. Enough said.
  • Snag’s Springboard – you can get that in an RSS feed, so each new entry will come straight to you. America focused.

*** This month’s new additions *** Added Additions!!**** – Jan 14th

Metalsmith magazine, 2015 Curated “Exhibition in Print” — Call for Related Work for Moved by Metal: On Beauty as Interaction. Guest Curator, Wendy Steiner. Deadline the 15th of Jan, 2015.

2015 Internships and Apprenticeships at SCC‏. Deadline the 15th of Jan, 2015

**** International Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residency Craft & Design Disciplines
Australian National University School of Art. LAst year was Lauren Kalman (USA)! Deadline Jan 23rd, 2015.

*** Jewelry Edition. “Jewelry Edition is seeking a new group of 6 early career artists to be represented for 2015.” Deadline Jan 24, 2015.

*** Translation – a master class with Marian Hosking. “Course Outline: Marian Hosking will lead a 4 day class exploring image making in low relief,” at Queensland College of Art Griffith University. Dates + Time: 24-27 January inclusive 9.00 am – 4.00pm.

The Power And The Beauty. At the gallery Alchemy 9.2.5., Boston. Deadline for application: 1/30/15

The Emerging Artist Platform Award + The Emerging Writer Platform Award from Sienna Gallery. Submission start October 1st, entries due Jan 31st, 2015.

Call for Entries: Mindful: Exploring Mental Health through Art. Exhibition at the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, submission proposals due Feb 1st, 2015.

Call for Artists: ‘Mimesis’ Amberif Design Award 2015 – Poland. February 9, 2015

CAST: “We are seeking high quality images of cast jewelry and objects.” Authors Jen Townsend and Renee Zettle-Sterling (SNAG President Renee and board member Jen) are calling for images of cast pieces, as well as the casting process. Application dates: Aug 1, 2014 – Feb 1, 2015.

*** Graduate Metal 2015 – Aus + NZ grads only. Graduate Metal XIV will be held in conjunction with the biennial Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia Conference 2015. DEADLINE TBA – but the details say notification is early March, so you don’t have a lot of time I’m guessing.

FOUNTAINHEAD FELLOW – Richmond, VA. Deadline: Feb 15, 2015.

Cooperation Garnish. “Metalsmith and jewelry artists are asked to form two-person working partnerships.  Each pairing should consist of a maker who self-describes as “traditional,” the other self-describing as using nontraditional materials and/or decidedly current techniques. In essence: 2 diverse approaches should be clearly evident in the resulting work.” Deadline: Feb 15, 2015.

2015 Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition. Metal artists accepted in jewellery and object categories. Applications accepted February 9, 2015-February 22, 2015.

*** Earrings Galore 2015! Heidi Lowe Gallery. This opportunity closes on March 1st, 2015

CALL FOR RESIDENT ARTISTS! Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. “3, 6, 9, and 12 month residencies available.” My SNAG mistress Caitie Sellers was amongst the residents last-and-this year, and the results speak for themselves! Application deadline : March 1, 2015.

The Françoise van den Bosch Foundation invites jewellery artists from outside the Netherlands to apply for an annual two months working period in a studio in Amsterdam during the months May – June. Application deadline : March 14, 2015.

*** BOUNDARIES. 24th Legnica International Jewellery Competition Deadline for sending works:  27th March  2015

Call for papers craft+design enquiry Issue 8 (2016)  ‘Global Parallels: Production and Craft in Fashion and Industrial Design Industries.’ Expressions of Interest close on 30 April 2015.

American Society of Jewelry Historians, scholarship award competition, for current and recent graduate students. Deadline June 15, 2015

Radiant Pavilion. Melbourne. 1st – 6th September, 2015. I can’t explain this incredible event in one line, just go to the website. Or Klimt02.

Rolling + Undated Opportunities

*** Bag an Internship at Current Obsession Magazine. “We are looking for motivated interns for 2015 and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic year to join our team!”

*** Klimt02Applications for internships are ongoing. If you have any questions or want to apply, send an email to klimt@klimt02.net and we will discuss possibilities!”

Research Associate for Contemporary Jewelry – Dallas, TX. The Research Associate for Contemporary Jewelry is a 2-year, full-time appointment with primary responsibility to support the Margot B. Perot Senior Curator of Decorative Arts and Design.

New Jewelry Artist Studio and Gallery seeks work. Paul Bierker: “I am opening a new state of the art production gallery in Pittsburgh PA… I am hoping to find new candidates to showcase in this location… I seek various styles with renewable materials as a big plus. Please message me here [Crafthaus] or send info to Paul (AT) Paulmichaeldesign.com. Pittsburgh Artists are STRONGLY encouraged to send work.

Artist in Residence in the Industrial Monument Jakob Bengel – Idar-Oberstein, Germany. 1-3 month residency for jewellers in the factory, including stipend and accommodation! Looks amazing.

Assistantships, Residencies, Volunteering & Employment at Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, PA.

PORTFOLIO AND EXHIBITION PROPOSALS FOR LINCOLN CENTER ART GALLERIES – entry via CaFE, but instructions on the linked site (hint, scroll down).

The Peoria Art Guild. “Currently accepting submissions, and are sending out a call to artists, around the world and at all stages in their careers, to submit their portfolios for consideration.”

Commissioners’ Choice Invitational Lone Tree Arts Center.– entry via CaFE, but instructions on the linked site (hint, scroll down).

Contemporary Metal in Perth have updated their class timetable and there is some great stuff on offer. Check it!

Tributaries: Call for entries. The Metal Museum, in Memphis, has an ongoing call for exhibitions from emerging and mid-career artists. First deadline Feb 2013, for upcoming shows, and they keep applications on file for 2 years.

The Imperial Centre for the Arts + Sciences in North Carolina have a permanent exhibition call out, with shows booked 2-3 years in advance.

Teaching – full time faculty

These are generally Associate Professor/Tenure Track positions, and are listed alphabetically.

Kent State, Ohio. Deadline February 26th, 2015.

Rhode Island School of Design. Deadline – until filled.

San Diego State. “Review of applications will begin September 9th, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.”

Suny New Paltz, New York. 2 positions available. Deadline December 2nd, 2014.