Because the Art Jewelry Forum is a non-profit organization designed to advocate the field of contemporary art jewelry by promoting education, appreciation and support for contemporary art jewelry, our grants support our goals and promote art jewelry to the broader community. Our grants may include, but are not limited to: publications, exhibitions, and conferences.

ANNUAL GRANTS

Although more than one grant may be made within a calendar year, no more than $5,000 in total will be awarded annually. For 2008, we will award up to $2,000. Grants will typically range from $500 to $1,500. AJF recognizes that this means applicants will need to seek additional funding elsewhere to cover the total costs of proposed project.

ELIGIBILITY

Museums, universities, other non-profit exhibition spaces and other organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501-C-3 of the Internal Revenue Code may apply to support exhibitions originating within the United States that are scheduled to open prior to 2010. Previous awardees must wait three years before they are again eligible for a grant.

Exhibitions scheduled later than 2010 cannot be considered in this grant cycle.

Not eligible are individual artists, independent curators, writers and decorative arts scholars whose projects are not affiliated with appropriate tax-exempt institutions, and exhibitions originating outside the United States.

CRITERIA

Exhibitions, catalog publications, and related programming must be focused on contemporary art jewelry. We define “art jewelry” as objects made for wear or adornment by an individual studio artist (or artist collaborative) working within the field of metalsmithing and applied arts.

Exhibitions, catalogs, and programming may include a historical component or have a thematic approach—such as a review or comparison with major stylistic movements—but the emphasis must be on the work of a contemporary jeweler(s). One person exhibitions and monographs will be considered, as well as survey shows and accompanying catalogs that feature works by several artists.

AJF does not fund research and development, including study trips and travel to conferences.

CREDIT

The Art Jewelry Forum should be given sponsorship credit for helping to fund the exhibition or catalog whenever the project is mentioned in either written or electronic documentation, or during oral presentations.

POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS

AJF requests an accounting of how the grant monies were utilized. Upon completion of the project, any written or digital materials—such as, but not limited to, the exhibition catalog, promotional materials, and CDs or DVDs—should be submitted to AJF. These materials should be accompanied by a brief one to two pages describing how the AJF Grant was used to bring the project to fruition.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) that includes a publication and exhibition history, along with a prospectus that outlines the project and includes a preliminary budget, including an accounting of how the grant monies will be used. Other support materials may be submitted as deemed appropriate. Applications must be received by midnight September 30, 2008.

Five to ten digital images that represent work to be included in the proposed exhibition or catalog should be submitted with the written materials. Applicants may also include short videotapes or digital media that provide the background and/or context of the project. All visual materials should be clearly labeled, and a self-addressed stamped envelope should be included for return of the materials that cannot be submitted via email.

DEADLINE DATE

Applications for this cycle must be received no later than midnight on September 30, 2008. Please email as much of your application as you can to: info@artjewelryforum.org and send a copy by mail also.

Mail to:

Art Jewelry Forum
P.O. Box 823
Mill Valley, CA 94942