Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) has announced an international grant opportunity for mid-career artists. Established by San Francisco-based jewelry collector Susan Beech, the objective of this $20,000 grant is to recognize a mid-career artist who has made a substantial contribution to the field of art jewelry.

 

 

 

An unrestricted cash grant of $20,000 to be paid over two years ($10,000 at the signing of the contract, $5,000 twelve months after the signing, and $5,000 upon the project’s completion)

All monies must be used for the implementation of the project

The artist will be responsible for taxes and payments to subcontractors

Every six months, the artist must provide a maximum one-page update on project progress and how grant monies are being spent

 

 

 

The proposed project must be about jewelry, loosely defined as:

Worn on the body or enhances the body in some way

May utilize jewelry frms and/or history

May consist of any manner of materials

There must be a specific and concrete outcome to the project, and the proposed project must be completed within a two-year time frame

 

Deadline  : January 10, 2021

 

 

The artist must be 35–55 years of age on January 10, 2021

The artist must have an active and ongoing record of activity in the field, which may include exhibitions, shows, gallery activity, published work, and other activities

 

 

 

 

One-page artist biography

Two-page project proposal

One-page detailed budget

Five to 10 images that support the proposal

The following information must also be included: 

Date of birth—applicants younger than 35 years or older than 55 at time of application deadline (January 10, 2021) are not eligible

Contact information, including name, email, and phone number

Country of origin—for information purposes only

Website (if applicable)