Renew Your Membership

You’ll see we’ve added some new levels of membership so those members who want to contribute more have a way to do that.  These changes will enable us to increase the amounts we award to our Emerging Artist, to lecturers we invite to speak at SOFA, and to offer grants at a higher level.

We’re always looking for ways to increase your membership benefits.  For example, AJF members who own galleries now get a 10% discount on all advertising in Metalsmith magazine, and all AJF members will get discounts on subscriptions or renewals to Metalsmith and American Craft.

Please note that your membership fees and any contributions you make to AJF are fully tax-deductible.

$150 Collector Membership (one person)

  • Contribute to the AJF mission as an advocate for contemporary art jewelry.
  • Travel to visit private collections, go behind-the-scenes at art museums, and visit top universities with metals programs.
  • Learn more about contemporary art jewelry through monthly e-mail newsletters, the AJF website, and AJF-sponsored lectures.
  • Receive VIP treatment at SOFA Chicago and New York, and more to come.












$500 Sponsor Membership (two people)

A sponsor membership includes all the benefits of the collector membership, plus you:

  • Provide additional funds to increase the Emerging Artist Award.
  • Receive recognition as a sponsor in our e-mail newsletter and website.












$1,000 Benefactor Membership (two people)

A benefactor membership includes all the benefits of the collector and sponsor membership, plus you:

  • Select two curators or educators to receive a year’s AJF membership at the curator level.
  • Identify, with the AJF Board, an AJF program (lecture series, grant, donation) for you to sponsor that will bear your name for the year.
  • Receive recognition as a benefactor in our e-mail newsletter and website.












$100 Curator Membership (one person)

A curator membership includes all the benefits of the collector membership; the reduced cost acknowledges AJF’s appreciation for the educational support you share with us.












$250 Gallery Membership (two people)

A gallery membership includes all the benefits of the collector membership, plus you:

  • Can contact AJF members with information about your gallery.
  • Receive a 10% discount on advertising in Metalsmith magazine.
  • Can partner with AJF to sponsor special events during AJF trips, at SOFA, and at SNAG conferences.
  • Will see your website included as a link from the AJF website.

Random Acts of Jewelry

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