Back

Open Call for Erfurt City Goldsmith 2025

Open call  /  中文版-ChineseVersion  /  01 Oct 2024  -  24 Nov 2024
Published: 21.10.2024
Erfurt
Management:
Prof. Dr. Kai Uwe Schierz, Grit Becher
DEADLINE: 24/11/2024
Open Call for Erfurt City Goldsmith 2025.
Sarah Ordóñez, Erfurt City Goldsmith 2022
 Necklace, 2022. Steel
Photo by Falko Behr

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Intro
We are looking for an artist with a professional specialization in goldsmithing or jewelry design with the ambition to further develop their own position as a jewelry artist during their stay in the state capital of Erfurt.

The artist will also get involved in the artistic events on-site and comment on their own stay, explorations, and encounters in a digital format.

中文版 - Chinese version      View / hide description

Deutsche version - German version      View / hide description

Following the jury's decision at the beginning of December 2024, the position can be filled from May 4 to August 3, 2025. A grant of EUR 4,000 will be awarded for this period. This includes any costs incurred for the work and materials.
A fully equipped goldsmith's workshop in the city's artists' workshops and a centrally located guest apartment are available free of charge. The artist working in Erfurt in 2025 will also take part in the Erfurt International Jewelry Symposium during the last two weeks of her stay.

In recent years, Helen Britton (AU/DE, 2007), Volker Atrops (DE, 2009), Nora Rochel (DE, 2013), Eunmi Chun (DE/KR, 2016), Alexandra Bahlmann (DE, 2020) and Sarah Ordoñez (MX, 2022), among others, have worked as City Goldsmiths in Erfurt.


The state capital Erfurt expects applications in digital form by November 24, 2024.
Applicants are requested to submit a meaningful documentation of their previous work (max. 10 pages; image and text), a CV and a short cover letter stating their motivation to take on such an office in Erfurt.
The date of receipt in the city's e-mail account applies.

Please send your application by the deadline to kunstmuseen@erfurt.de
Keyword: Stadtgoldschmied 2025


The guidelines for awarding the title of Erfurt City Goldsmith can be found HERE
More information and the city council resolution you get (in german) HERE


If you have any questions about the job advertisement, please contact Ms. Grit Becher on +49 361 655 1625.
 
Necklace: Raccooning by Sarah Ordóñez.Silver, found objects.. 2017.Photo by: AlchimiaUnique piece.Unique piece.. Sarah Ordóñez
Necklace: Raccooning, 2017
Silver, found objects.
Photo by: Alchimia
Unique piece.
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Brooch: Vivas by Sarah Ordóñez.Paper, acrylic paint, copper, silver.. 2018.13.5 x 8 x 12 cm.Photo by: Lucy Clark.From series: Vivas.Serial number: 01/21Serial piece.Series of 21 brooches. Sarah Ordóñez
Brooch: Vivas, 2018
Paper, acrylic paint, copper, silver.
13.5 x 8 x 12 cm
Serial number: 01/21
Photo by: Lucy Clark
From series: Vivas
Series of 21 brooches

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Open Call for Erfurt City Goldsmith 2025.
Alexandra Bahlmann, Erfurt City Goldsmith 2020

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Necklace: Konstruktion by Alexandra Bahlmann.Oxidised silver, carnelian, garnet, amazonite, lavender quartz, blue quartz (coloured). 2020.Photo by: Falko BehrUnique piece. Alexandra Bahlmann
Necklace: Konstruktion, 2020
Oxidised silver, carnelian, garnet, amazonite, lavender quartz, blue quartz (coloured)
Photo by: Falko Behr
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Earrings: Untitled by Alexandra Bahlmann.Oxidised silver, 750 gold, gemstone beads . 2020.Photo by: Dirk Urban. Alexandra Bahlmann
Earrings: Untitled, 2020
Oxidised silver, 750 gold, gemstone beads 
Photo by: Dirk Urban
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Open Call for Erfurt City Goldsmith 2025.
Eunmi Chun, Erfurt City Goldsmith 2016

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Necklace: Tails of Legendary of Fox by Eunmi Chun.Small intestines of Cow, 925 Silver, Thread, Ink. 2021.40 x 26 x 5 cmUnique piece. Eunmi Chun
Necklace: Tails of Legendary of Fox, 2021
Small intestines of Cow, 925 Silver, Thread, Ink
40 x 26 x 5 cm
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Brooch: Danpung by Eunmi Chun.Silver, wood, pigment. 2016.13.5 x 5.5 x 9 cmUnique piece. Eunmi Chun
Brooch: Danpung, 2016
Silver, wood, pigment
13.5 x 5.5 x 9 cm
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Open Call for Erfurt City Goldsmith 2025.
Nora Rochel, Erfurt City Goldsmith 2013

© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Necklace: Crystallized by Nora Rochel.Industrial enamel, copper 925 silver (fair trade), whitened, steel. 2013Unique piece. Nora Rochel
Necklace: Crystallized, 2013
Industrial enamel, copper 925 silver (fair trade), whitened, steel
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.