Goldsmisth's Fair - Open call

Goldsmiths’ Fair is an annual selling event and exhibition showcasing a curated selection of work by some of the best fine jewellers and contemporary silversmiths creating and making in the UK today. It is widely regarded as an essential stop in the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver events calendar.

Applicants must meet the following criteria for their application to be considered:

• Not in full time education at time of application
• Is a UK resident, spending 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year
• Employing 6 people or fewer at the bench
• Able to be always on their stand during the Fair
• Applying with work that has been designed and made in the UK.
• Applying with work where each piece includes precious metal(s)
• Intending to exhibit goods that are compliant with the UK Hallmarking Act of 1973
• Representing themselves and not solely acting as an agent for others
• Is in agreement with all the Terms & Conditions and Rules & Regulations

Graduate Bursary Scheme

To encourage and support the next generation of jewellers and silversmiths, there are 10 free stands on offer each year at Goldsmiths’ Fair through the Graduate Bursary Scheme. There is no age restriction.

Winners of the bursary receive:

• a free stand at Goldsmiths’ Fair
• a £1,500 grant to help prepare towards the Fair
• an optional interest-free silver bullion loan of up to £3,000
• professional training with the Goldsmiths’ Centre

To be eligible you must:

• meet all the standard eligibility requirements (listed above)
• have graduated (from an HND/BA/MA or Goldsmiths’ Apprenticeship) in the last six years; and
• have not exhibited at Goldsmiths’ Fair before

For more details and application, follow the link here