David Kodner Personal Jewelers is holding a design contest from November 1- November 20 for a piece created around a beautiful 5.20 carat moonstone. The winner will be determined by the amount of votes it receives on the David Kodner Facebook fan page. The winner will receive $500 cash, plus David Kodner will create an actual piece of jewelry from the first place submission, to be on display in the jeweler show room.
This might be a great opportunity for you to try their hand at jewelry design, as the competition is open to any skill level.
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How would you like to see your design walking down the red carpet (on someone’s neck, of course!) at the People’s Choice Awards?  You have a chance to experience that thanks to a special project arranged with PCA by Kendra Scott. The winning designer will receive a trip to Los Angeles in 2010 to rub elbows with the stars at the People’s Choice Awards and an additional trip to Austin, Texas to visit Scott’s design studio and stay at her chic, downtown loft.
The People’s Choice Awards is the only show voted on entirely by the public for awards in …read more

This is the 10th year for the prestigious Saul Bell Design Award competition!  Entries for the 2010 competition are due (renderings or photographs) by September 18, 2009.  On November 9, 2009, the 30 finalists will be notified.

Here are the categories for this year:
Gold/Platinum
The predominant metal is gold, platinum or a combination of both. May be cast, fabricated, forged, assembled, or any combination of techniques. Must be your original design.
Precious Metal Clay®
The predominant material is either silver or gold Precious Metal Clay® (PMC), PMC+® or PMC3®. Must be your original design.
Beads
The predominant design elements are beads, pearls, or other strung ornaments. …read more

A call has gone out for entries for the 2010 Niche Awards. Sponsored by Niche Magazine at AmericanCraft.com, you’ll be able to complete your application either by mail or directly online this year. Thank heavens!

2010 Deadlines & Fees:
Professionals – August 31, 2009; $40 online / $45 by mail (special discount offered to 2010 BMAC exhibitors)
Students – September 30, 2009; $18 online / $25 by mail
Visit the link above and add yourself to their mailing list if you want to be kept up to date!

This is the fourth Miyuki contest, sponsored by Caravan Beads! The deadline is June 1, 2009. Contest #4 summary:
Combine any Miyuki beads with the large (and still growing) world of C-Lon® threads and beading cords. You may weave, stitch, string, crochet, macrame or combine multiple techniques to create your entry.
• The beads used in your entry must be made by Miyuki and the thread or cord must be C-Lon. Your piece can be made of mostly beads, a fiber piece that includes beads as accents or decoration, or anything in between. Entry suggestions include tapestry, jewelry, sculpture, or any …read more