Speakers & Writers Award Recipients

The speakers and writers grants are given each year to various individuals to create new critical writing about contemporary art jewelry.

2012 SNAG SPEAKER: Garth Clark

In 2012, Garth Clark took part in the Smaller Conference Experience at the Society of North American Goldsmiths annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona. more...

2012 SOFA SPEAKER: Ursula Ilse-Neuman

In 2012, Ursula Ilse-Neuman gave a lecture at SOFA NY titled 'The Transcendent Jewelry of Margaret De Patta: Vision In Motion'. more...

2011 Contributing Writers: Jillian Moore, Gabriel Craig

In 2011 AJF hired two Contributing Writers to produce texts on a regular basis for the AJF website and blog. Jillian Moore and Gabriel Craig wrote eight texts each on a variety of subjects, including exhibition and event reviews and thematic articles about the state of contemporary jewelry. more...

2011 SOFA Speakers: Davira Taragin, Iris Eichenberg, Seth Papac, Gemma Draper

In 2011, Davira Taragin moderated a panel at SOFA Chicago, featuring Iris Eichenberg, Seth Papac and Gemma Draper, sponsored by AJF. more...

2011 SNAG Speaker: Damian Skinner

In 2011, Damian Skinner gave a lecture at the SNAG conference in Seattle, sponsored by AJF. more...

2011 SOFA Speaker: Jeannine Falino

In 2011, Jeannine Falino gave a lecture at SOFA NY, sponsored by AJF. more...

2010 SNAG Speaker: Cindi Strauss

In 2010, Cindi Strauss gave a lecture at the SNAG conference in Houston, sponsored by AJF. more...

2010 SOFA Speaker: Rock Hushka

In 2010, Rock Hushka gave a lecture at SOFA NY, sponsored by AJF. more...