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Sabine Schran-Collings as seen in Ornament Magazine
Kate Bishop’s Cartwheel hat as seen in Ornament Magazine
Singh’s handpainted silk as seen in Ornament Magazine
CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSWOMEN, the largest women’s craft fair, runs November 20, 21, 27, 28, 2005. The fair pays tribute to the influential role of women in the resurgence of the arts and crafts movement. Artists featured include Dott Calabrese, polymer clay jewelry designer and creator of handwoven scarves, shawls and wraps; and Kavita Singh, handpainter of silk scarves, jackets, kaftans and ruanas. Shown from left: Sabine Schran-Collings’s ring, Kate Bishop’s Cartwheel hat and Singh’s handpainted silk. Fort Mason Center, Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94123; 415.383.3470. Images courtesy of artists.
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
CALIFORNIA
 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA) brings to the public Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, through November 15, 2005. The exhibition displays over one hundred fifty adornments the young king was buried with and the objects that venerated and protected him on his journey to the other side. Among the objects are bracelets, earrings, amulets, pectorals, anklets, collars, rings and head ornaments. Tutankhamun’s objects are made of solid gold and some are inlaid with carnelian and colored glass. In ancient Egypt, the dead were buried with adornments as well as food, clothing and weapons for survival and protection in the afterlife. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036-4597; 323.857.6000.
 
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
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Sergey Jivetin as seen in Ornament Magazine
Sergey Jivetin as seen in Ornament Magazine
ANDORA GALLERY announces Russian-American jewelry artist Sergey Jivetin as one of three recipients of the Herbert Hoffman award, which honors modern jewelry design. The ceremony took place at the Jewelry 2005 show at the International Handwerksmesse in Munich, Germany and is the first time Jivetin’s work was exhibited outside the United States. Shown from left, Sweep Earrings, Jivetin’s winning piece made from watch hands and eighteen karat palladium ear posts, and Wad O’Greenbacks ring made from fourteen karat green gold. Jivetin presented several pieces from his Time Structures series, brooches and rings created from thousands of watch hands. POB 5488, 7202 East Carefree Dr., Carefree, AZ 85377; 480.595.1039. Photographs: Tim Lanterman, Lanterman. Photography: Images courtesy of Andora Gallery.
CALIFORNIA
  		MOONSTONES GALLERY features a collection of jewelry and Judaica by Israeli born artists, Nachshon Peleg and Stavit Allweis. Peleg and Allweis are both graduates of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and use a proprietary technique that includes stainless steel, paints, resin and found objects in combination with handpainted acrylics to create one-of-a-kind works of art. 4070 Burton Dr., Cambria, CA 93428; 800.424.3827.
NORTH CAROLINA BELLAGIO announces the opening of its new two thousand square foot expansion space. The gallery also features an upcoming collection with Fall fashion represented by artist Zonda Nellis. Nellis, internationally recognized, creates wearable silk and handwoven art. 5 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, NC 28803; 828.277.8100.

The Hmong Flower Cloth. as seen in Ornament MagazineJOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER offers an ongoing exhibit of A Balance of Opposites: The Hmong Flower Cloth. Originating in what is now China, the Hmong people retain their culture through art and music. Many Hmong have left Southeast Asia in pursuit of freedom and escaping persecution. Flower cloth is made by Hmong women employing special techniques to create intense colors and elaborate symmetry. Shown is funeral coat (tsho laug) made of cotton/synthetic fibers, machine/hand-stitch, with appliqué /embroidery and synthetic yarn pom-poms. 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53082; 920.458.6144. Photograph courtesy of JMKAC.
 
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
ARIZONA THE BEAD MUSEUM  offers a variety of classes for beginners and advanced artists. 5754 West Glen Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301; 623.931.2737.
MAINE
 HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS offers summer workshops for students, faculty and visiting artists to investigate and develop skills to enhance their creative spirit. POB 518, Deer Isle, ME 04627; 207.348.2306.
MEXICO
 
HACIENDA MOSAICO offers a weeklong workshop with Linda and Opie O’Brien, October 30 - November 5, 2005. Students create unique pieces of jewelry in a style honoring the rich folk art traditions of Mexico. Daily excursions to markets, shops and galleries are also offered. Calle Milan 274, Colonia Versalles, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48310; 011.52.322.225.8296 or toll free at 866.263.9717.
FAIRS, MARKETS & SHOWS
Georg Jensen as seen in Ornament MagazineTHE BARD GRADUATE CENTER presents the jewelry of Georg Jensen, through October 16, 2005. The exhibit explores the evolution of the renowned Danish silversmith’s jewelry production and provides an in-depth look at his stylistic form, as well as the progression of those who succeeded him at the firm. Jensen had an intrinsic ability for forming silver into sculptured pieces of jewelry. Shown is a brooch by Georg Jensen (c. 1914), 18 West 86th St., New York, NY 10024; 212.501.3000. Photograph: Bruce White.

Patricia Madeja as seen in Ornament Magazine
 AMERICAN JEWELRY DESIGN COUNCIL (AJDC) announces Patricia Madeja as the winner of the 2005 AJDC New Talent award. Madeja is a graduate of the Pratt Institute and experienced in jewelry design, creation and education combining geometry and rhythm to create innovative designs. Madeja has also received other prestigious honors such as the Saul Bell Design Award, NICHE Award and the Lapidary Journal Jewelry Arts Award. Shown from top is Majeda’s winning bracelet made of eighteen karat gold, aquamarine and lemon citrine stones; cast, fabricated, hinged; and his Caged Cubed earrings made of eighteen karat gold, Tahitian pearls and pink princess-cut tourmalines. The AJDC is a non-profit organization, which supports emerging jewelry designers. 8 South Michigan, Ste. 2203, Chicago, IL 60603; 312.726.0225. Photographs: Lenny Shishov (top) and Ralph Gabriner (bottom).
Patricia Madeja as seen in Ornament Magazine
CONFERENCES, LECTURES & SYMPOSIA
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONNECTICUT SILVERMINE GUILD ARTS CENTER calls for entries in the Craft USA 2005 National Craft Triennial, October 16 - November 18, 2005. Jurored by Gail Brown, independent curator, the exhibition features categories in fiber, jewelry, metal and mixed media, as well as basketry, ceramics, glass, paper and wood. 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840; 203.966.9700, ext. 26.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN JEWELRY TRAVELERS ASSOCIATION (SJTA) in conjunction with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announces winners of their 2005 Student Design competition- themed Trip to the Movies. Best in Show was given to Kelly Robinson for her piece inspired by the film Being John Malkovich. In gold and platinum, First Place went to Megan Clark for Wings of Desire; Second Place went to Ryan Ricks for The Seven Samurai; and Third Place went to Molly Dingledine for The Great Gatsby. In silver, First, Second and Third Places were given to Kelly Robinson for Being John Malkovich, Hallie Norris for Alice in Wonderland and Tim Foster for Almost Famous, respectively. 4 Executive Park Dr., Ste. 1202, Atlanta, GA 30329; 800.241.0399.
Robert Ebendorf as seen in Ornamant Magazine
Robert Ebendorf as seen in Ornamant Magazine
as seen in Ornamant Magazine
Robert Ebendorf
JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE has announced the 2005 Masters of the Medium Awards. Robert Ebendorf, metalsmith and jeweler, is among five skilled American craft artists selected to receive the 2005 Masters of the Medium Award from the James Renwick Alliance. The award recognizes American artists for expert craftsmanship, important contributions and influences in their craft field. Shown is a brooch made of silver, cameo, glass, gold and aluminum and a necklace made of silver, twenty-four karat gold foil, amber, crab claw, eighteen karat gold and iron wire. Robert Ebendorf is a pioneer in the contemporary American studio jewelry movement. Ebendorf’s creations are varied constructs that reflect graphic potential and emotional content of materials, mundane and precious. He is also a beloved mentor and teacher of his craft. 4405 East-West Highway, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301.907.3888. Photographs by Forrest Croce.
PENNSYLVANIA WAYNE ART CENTER announces Craft Forms 2005, December 2, 2005 - January 27, 2006. The show is the Center’s eleventh annual national juried exhibition in fine contemporary craft. All craft media accepted. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, PA 19087; 610.688.3553.
KOREA CHEONGJU INTERNATIONAL CRAFT BIENNALE 2005 will be held in Cheongju, Republic of Korea, from September 30 to October 23, 2005. The fourth international craft competition themed Temptation/ Hide and Reveal, reflects the relation between humans and crafts involving nature and technology, past and present. Artwork media accepted are metal, ceramics, wood, textiles, as well as stone, bamboo, glass, paper and leather. 755 Sajik 1-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju City, Chungcheonbuk-do, 361-828, Republic of Korea; 82.43.277.2603.
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