THEME: INCLUSION

Committee: Diane Treuman, Alan Bremer, Tony Sanger, Debra Lynn Gold

WHY PARTICIPATE:

1. Have fun!
2. Challenge yourself to create differently!
3. Have your creation on display at the Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show (ACJS)!
4. Win great prizes!
5. Get a professional photograph of your creation!
6. Attend a FREE "teaser" brainstorming class that introduces the “thinking through a Design Challenge” concept to anyone interested.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

• Anyone with metalsmithing skills

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• Register through MAGG’s website. Registration accepted through September 30.
• Pay entry fee of $55. MAGG Members Discounted Entry Fee $45. (MAGG Membership is open to all for $50./year)
• Pieces must be received at MAGG either by drop off or mail NO LATER THAN October 22, 2022.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:

• Novice: (5 or fewer years working in the metal arts)
• Experienced: (More than 5 years working in the metal arts)

PRIZE CATEGORIES:

• First, Second, Third - Novice
• First, Second, Third - Experienced
• Peoples’ Choice (Voted on by all attendees at ACJS November 4 to 6)

WHO JUDGES?

• Two exhibiting ACJS artists — TBA

WINNERS to be ANNOUNCED at MAGG’S ANNUAL MEETING early in 2023.

CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS:

There is no standardized kit of materials, but your piece must comply with these parameters:

1. Must include at least 3 different metals.(Eg. sterling, brass, steel, copper, etc.)
2. Must include at least 2 of these forms of metal: sheet, wire, tubing, and grain. These forms must be recognizable in the final piece.
3. Must include at least 1 component of clay, fiber, wood, glass, or plastic.
4. May include NO MORE THAN 1 additional material of your choice.
5. Must not exceed 8 x 8 x 8 inches
6. May or may not be wearable.
7. Bonding agents such as solder, glue, or epoxy will not count as materials.

Questions?

Contact Diane Treuman - diane@metalartsguildga.org

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