Call for Entry – International Silver Accessories Contest 2023
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International Silver Accessories Contest 2023
Silver appeared in human history more than 5.000 years ago. During this long period, many people linked their destiny, happiness and values to this precious metal and its exceptional qualities. The Silver Accessories Competition has been held since 1999, when it was originally organized for Art Clay instructors, and since 2002 it has been open to artists, so that competitors can present to the whole world their ideas about the joy of creativity when working and creating with Art Clay Silver.
In 2023, the 18th contest is being organized, and so far, 17 proposals have been sent for the last 7.278 contests. These works entered in the competition represent a bridge of creativity between artists and visitors. Your contest entries will help all people appreciate that Art Clay Silver can be used by everyone. Organizers expect this year's entries to once again capture the unique artistic expressions of competitors from around the world.
The theme of the contest is "Stories" or "Open Theme", and the exhibition dedicated to the Art Clay Silver material will take place at the Metropolitan Theater in Tokyo, between September 27 and October 1, 2023.
DEADLINE: May 10, 2023.
REGISTRATION FEE: 290 lei (60 eur) and includes a catalog with all the participants' pieces
PRE-SELECTION: 11 July 2023
DOWNLOAD THE PARTICIPATION FORM: registration form si Label registration.
Please see here a sample completion of registration label.
Only works that pass the pre-selection will be presented in the competition brochure and will be exhibited in the competition exhibition.
FINAL JUDGING: July 12, 2023
Prize winners will be selected from shortlisted candidates. The results will be announced to us immediately after the final judging and we, Artkimia, we will contact the winner.
Awards
Prize | winner(s) | Plugs (in JPY) |
Award of Minister at the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Grand Prix) | 1 | 500,000 |
Award of Encouragement from Foundation of Global Life Learning Center (Semi-Grand Prix) | 1 | 100,000 |
Art Clay Club Chairman's Award (Semi-Grand Prix) | 1 | 100,000 |
Award of Excellence (1 winner per category) | 5 | 70,000 |
Award of Judges' Encouragement | 2 | 50,000 |
Award for Students | 1 | 50,000 |
Award from JJDA (Japan Jewelery Designers Association) | 1 | 50,000 |
Award from LaVague Jewelery School | 1 | 30,000 |
Award from Japan Jewelry Craft School | 1 | 20,000 |
Award from Boutique-sha, Inc. (Publisher) | 1 | 20,000 |
Award from Allabout Lifeworks, Inc. | 1 | 20,000 |
Award from Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. | 1 | 20,000 |
Award from Cosmotopia | 1 | 20,000 |
Award from PRECIOSA (New Award) | 1 | 20,000 |
honorable mention | TBD | TBD |
Judging:
Mr. Minoru Miki – Jewelery designer
Mr. Morihito KatsuraMetalsmith – A holder of the Intangible Culture Award (Living National Treasure of Japan)
Mr. Haruhito Nozawa – Vice Principal of Japan Jewelry Craft School(new)
Mr. Oliver Pieper: Master - Goldsmith, Jewelery Designer, Gemmologist
THX. Etsuko Nakayama – Silver Clay artist(new)
Who can participate in the contest:
All individuals (including certified instructors and Art Clay students), including hobbyists or professional artists. (No entries accepted from groups of artists.)
Accepted Materials:
All pieces must use Art Clay Silver as the main material, but Art Clay Silver can be combined with other materials including Art Clay Bronze and Art Clay Copper.
Design:
The design must be original and made by the competitor. Must be executed in Art Clay Silver and/or without other materials.
All contestants must choose either the “Stories” or “Open Theme” theme.
Other:
Pieces previously submitted to other competitions or exhibitions will be disqualified.
You may be disqualified if…
Your work has been featured in other competitions, exhibitions and/or magazines/books/ and/or posted on social networks such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Your entries constitute an infringement of or similarity to the work of other or past artists.
Don't follow the contest guidelines.
Submit a complete application after the deadline.
You do not pay the registration fee.
Categories of works accepted
Your work must fit into one of the 5 categories below. After selecting the category, make the work either in accordance with the chosen theme (Stories) or with the open theme.
- Ring
A single ring or multiple rings may be submitted as a single entry.
*Please execute it/them in ready-to-wear condition.
- ACCESSORIES
Fashion accessories in the form of single or multiple series, such as pendants, brooches and rings.
*Please execute them in ready-to-wear condition.
- SILVER QUILLING & ORIGAMI
A single work or a series of silver quilling and/or origami works using Art Clay Silver Paper Type and Art Clay Silver.
- NEW MOKUME GANE & NERIKOMI
A single work or a series of works in the new mokume gane or nerikomi technique, combining Art Clay silver and Art Clay copper.
- FRAMED DECORATION
A single work or a series of works contained in a wall frame. All pieces must be prearranged in the frame, ready for display.
Accepted dimensions
RINGS, ACCESSORIES, SILVER QUILLING & ORIGAMI and NEW MOKUME GANE & NERIKOMI
These works must fit within the dimensions of 30×30×20 cm.
*Do not place or mount your works in any kind of display or closed box, otherwise these accessories will not be evaluated and exhibited.
FRAMED DECORATION
"FRAMED DECORATION" works must fit within the size limit of 70×70×70cm.
*If the work is entered in the "FRAMED DECORATIVE" category, which is framed or displayed in a glass box, please secure the work firmly and have it ready to hang with string or adjustable wire. All framed works will be displayed as wall decorations.
Packaging details
Please ensure that your works are sturdy enough to handle during packaging, unpacking, display, judging, photography, display and reshipment overseas.
Please pack your work(s) carefully to avoid any damage during shipping and handling.
If your work consists of multiple pieces, please include each piece in a separate box.
The original packaging material may not be returnable.
Registration form
Please download the form and label in PDF format. Please see here a sample completion of registration label.
Where to send
Please send your entry form, entry tag and ID tag to Artkimia Studio from: Str. Constantin Kiritescu 14 Bis.
For questions, contact us at: studio@artkimia.com
*You can download these forms here: registration form si Label registration.
Return of works
All participating parts/entries will be returned from Japan to Artkimia Studio only after October 23, 2023.
Gwarranty, publicity rights and privacy policy
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY, DAMAGES AND LOSSES
Your parts will be handled with care and stored properly. However, the company's insurance only covers items while in AIDA's individual care, not during international shipping and handling, which is covered by the carrier's policy. Although AIDA will take the utmost care in handling your parts, there is always the possibility of damage or loss, which the competitor must consider. Any damage caused by accidents or theft/loss occurring during the contest and exhibition will be reasonably covered by the company's existing insurance, which is limited to USD 5.000 or JPY 500.000 per work. To compensate for such damages, only a financial refund will be issued for the value of the perceived damages. Please take out additional insurance cover yourself if required.
*Please note that we cannot be responsible for the natural discoloration of the silver piece due to oxidation of the silver during the deposit and return period to the competitor.
ADVERTISING RIGHTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Art Clay Club Japan and AIDA Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. Aida reserves the rights to display, photograph and publish any pictures and/or explanations of the contestant regarding the pieces submitted for the contest. These photographs may be used by AIDA in the exhibition catalog and/or in any other printed material for advertising and educational purposes. The artist will be properly credited for any image or information used.
Personal information protection policy
The SAC 2023 Committee and Aida Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. will protect the personal information of individuals with the utmost confidentiality. The information obtained will be used only for administrative purposes for the contest, exhibition and announcement of results. The information obtained will not be disclosed to any third party for any other purpose.
Corina Gheorghe is the founder and main instructor of ARTKIMIA - Art & Jewelry Studio (Metal Clay). She is known internationally as an artist and teacher specializing in metal clay and mixed jewelry. Corina has taught courses in various countries such as Spain, Belgium, Great Britain, USA and is a Board member of the worldwide organization AMCAW (Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide). She is the first Art Clay Certified Instructor in Romania and the one who introduced this brand, as well as the term "metal clay" in Romanian workshops.
Below are some of the courses taught by Corina.
Craftcast - Rose & Gem Embellished Metal ClayTotem
AMCAW - Tension Set Rings
AMCAW - Sculpture and Carving Techniques
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