AJF Award 2015

The AJF Artist Award just concluded its 2014 cycle last month, naming Seulgi Kwon winner from a competitive pool of 123 applicants representing 27 countries. Kwon and the four finalists made an exciting showing at Munich Jewelry Week 2015, generously hosted by Platina Gallery, as part of the Frame section of Schmuck--Germany's renowned, international art jewelry fair. Judged on the basis of their entries' originality, depth of concept, and quality of craftsmanship, the four AJF Artist Award finalists were: Attai Chen, Benedikt Fischer, Lauren Kalman, and Heejoo Kim.

2014 AJF Artist Award Winner: Seulgi Kwon

AJF encourages jewelers under the age of 35 to mark their calendars now, as there will be some changes to the timing of the next AJF Artist Award cycle. In order to more closely align with Munich Jewelry Week 2016, the 2015 AJF Artist Award cycle will open the application process in September 2015, with a deadline of November 15, 2015. The finalists will be announced in early 2016.

Art Jewelry Forum, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the creation, study, and appreciation of art jewelry, remains committed to acknowledging promise, innovation, and individuality in the work of a jewelry artist through the AJF Artist Award. Now in its 16th year, the Award will once again provide a cash prize to the winner and the opportunity for the winner and four finalists to exhibit their work with an AJF supporter gallery in the Frame section of Schmuck during Munich Jewelry Week in March 2016.