Professional Development — Baltimore Jewelry Center
Professional Development for our Community
This document serves as a resource for BJC community members and certificate students, to assist them in connecting with the broader metals and jewelry community, growing their studio practice, and achieving their professional goals.
SNAG is a national membership organization focused on supporting jewelers and metalsmiths and promoting metalsmithing education. Metalsmith is the premiere publication of the art jewelry field and documents and archives the history and work of the field.
Ethical Metalsmiths is a member organization of jewelers, designers, buyers, and suppliers who are committed to environmentally responsible practices in all aspects of the jewelry industry.
The American Craft Council is a national nonprofit committed to supporting craft and a culture of making. They are the host of large craft shows, including the flagship show in Baltimore. They also publish American Craft magazine, which documents and archives contemporary craft in a variety of media.
MJW is an independent initiative that supports and communicates information about the jewellery exhibitions that are held across Munich, Germany each year. Usually held in parallel with the International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades at the Handwerksmesse and its historic jewellery exhibitions: Meister der Moderne, Schmuck and Talente.
A week-long celebration that invites a global audience to experience the world of jewelry in NYC. Their hybrid program blends in person experiences with virtual engagement and programming, as they host the best and brightest in the industry to deliver thought leadership, exhibitions, shopping experiences, retail collaborations, and first look designer discovery.
Applicants submit answers to 15 business questions in addition to their design portfolios. Download an application for eligibility requirements and complete details. Learn morehere.
AJF Young Artist Award - awarded on even numbered years
SNAG awards student scholarships with at least one scholarship awarded to a student attending a two (2) year institution and at least one (1) additional scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student. These scholarships are to be applied to tuition or course fees for the students’ educational programs. SNAG also awards scholarships for professional artists to use toward a course of study related to the jewelry and metals field in North America.
