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Deadline Extension: December 14, 2024
We know that our original Oct 12th submission deadline is impossible for many artists right now.
Our hearts go out to those struggling in the aftermath of hurricane and wildfire damage.
A significant portion of our 2024 proceeds will go to The Craft Emergency Relief Fund, CERF+, serving craft artists through emergency relief, preparedness, education, and advocacy. If you are an artist in need, please look into their emergency relief grant program. Others, please consider a donation this year.
We know that our original Oct 12th submission deadline is impossible for many artists right now.
Our hearts go out to those struggling in the aftermath of hurricane and wildfire damage.
A significant portion of our 2024 proceeds will go to The Craft Emergency Relief Fund, CERF+, serving craft artists through emergency relief, preparedness, education, and advocacy. If you are an artist in need, please look into their emergency relief grant program. Others, please consider a donation this year.
This event is a survey of the evolution of foldforming as it is applied in the world today in jewelry, sculpture, architecture, functional objects, and unexpected applications.
Judges look for a well-crafted use of foldforming techniques in the metal arts, in a fully realized work, with points for excellence of execution and bold explorations. Complexity carries weight, but so does creativity and fresh expression. Artists are often recognized for simple folds that are deftly repeated, used in mixed media, or combined with other metal techniques.
Prizes go to 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention (HM) and the Innovation Award. Additional entries are recognized each year in a Jurors’ Choice round. The Innovation Award was created by the jury in 2014 to recognize a startling entry by Noah Deledda. The opportunity remains available for surprising technical advancements. The gauntlet is thrown – the challenge is out there!
Judges look for a well-crafted use of foldforming techniques in the metal arts, in a fully realized work, with points for excellence of execution and bold explorations. Complexity carries weight, but so does creativity and fresh expression. Artists are often recognized for simple folds that are deftly repeated, used in mixed media, or combined with other metal techniques.
Prizes go to 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention (HM) and the Innovation Award. Additional entries are recognized each year in a Jurors’ Choice round. The Innovation Award was created by the jury in 2014 to recognize a startling entry by Noah Deledda. The opportunity remains available for surprising technical advancements. The gauntlet is thrown – the challenge is out there!
Entry Info and Guidelines
• Entry deadline Oct 12, 2024 by midnight U.S. ET at THIS LINK
• Submit up to three pieces of work using foldforming techniques in the metal arts, with up to two images (views) per piece.
• Mixed media pieces are welcome if a major component of the work is foldforming in metal.
• IMAGES: Large, well lit, in focus, high-definition images suitable for print are important; format .jpg or .png, max size 8MB, min size 1000px wide. Solid or gradient white, gray, or black background preferred. No photo edits that alter the look of the piece or its workmanship are permitted.
• Artists are asked to include photo credits to acknowledge the photographer of each piece.
• Entry into the competition will constitute a photo release (details available).
• There is a $25 fee for submission.
• Prizes: Pepetools gift certificates (1st Place $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, $100 Honorable Mention, $100 Innovation)
• SPECIAL: The 2024 Revere Selection Award! Alan Revere, "a master's master," will independently select one entry for special recognition. Prizes to be provided by Alan Revere himself: one signed personalized Certificate of Award, one pair of REVERE pliers, and one personalized signed copy of "101 Tips for Bench Jewelers,” by Alan Revere.
• Questions about the entry process? Click HERE for tips and contacts.
More about photography: Artists submit only digital images of their work for this competition. Your work is never shipped. Because the jury relies solely on images to judge work, high quality photography (well-lit, in focus, high definition) is very important. If photography is not your thing, consider asking someone else to help.
• Entry deadline Oct 12, 2024 by midnight U.S. ET at THIS LINK
• Submit up to three pieces of work using foldforming techniques in the metal arts, with up to two images (views) per piece.
• Mixed media pieces are welcome if a major component of the work is foldforming in metal.
• IMAGES: Large, well lit, in focus, high-definition images suitable for print are important; format .jpg or .png, max size 8MB, min size 1000px wide. Solid or gradient white, gray, or black background preferred. No photo edits that alter the look of the piece or its workmanship are permitted.
• Artists are asked to include photo credits to acknowledge the photographer of each piece.
• Entry into the competition will constitute a photo release (details available).
• There is a $25 fee for submission.
• Prizes: Pepetools gift certificates (1st Place $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, $100 Honorable Mention, $100 Innovation)
• SPECIAL: The 2024 Revere Selection Award! Alan Revere, "a master's master," will independently select one entry for special recognition. Prizes to be provided by Alan Revere himself: one signed personalized Certificate of Award, one pair of REVERE pliers, and one personalized signed copy of "101 Tips for Bench Jewelers,” by Alan Revere.
• Questions about the entry process? Click HERE for tips and contacts.
More about photography: Artists submit only digital images of their work for this competition. Your work is never shipped. Because the jury relies solely on images to judge work, high quality photography (well-lit, in focus, high definition) is very important. If photography is not your thing, consider asking someone else to help.
The 2024 Jury
Jury: Charles Lewton-Brain, Melissa Muir, and John Rais. The 2024 jury will name 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention, and (at their discretion) Innovation awards. In addition, they will select up to 20 Jurors' Choice selections. See the jury page for more info... |
The Revere Selection Award
It is an honor to present a special Revere Selection Award again in 2024. Alan Revere, "a master's master," will independently select one entry for special recognition. Prizes to be provided by Alan Revere himself: one signed personalized Certificate of Award, one pair of REVERE pliers, and one personalized signed copy of "101 Tips for Bench Jewelers,” by Alan Revere. |
Jurors' Choice
Each year judges recognize notable entries in a Jurors' Choice round. While these are not eligible for prizes, they are publicized with the winners on a global stage, including the 2024 Results page on www.foldforming.org and more. Jurors Choice selections have often found their way into national magazines, online blogs and social media in past years.
Publicity
The Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition enjoys international attention with previous entries from artists across the U.S. and on 5 continents. All top winners and Jurors' Choice selections will be recognized on a new 2024 page at www.foldforming.org, in a press release, and social media.
Each year judges recognize notable entries in a Jurors' Choice round. While these are not eligible for prizes, they are publicized with the winners on a global stage, including the 2024 Results page on www.foldforming.org and more. Jurors Choice selections have often found their way into national magazines, online blogs and social media in past years.
Publicity
The Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition enjoys international attention with previous entries from artists across the U.S. and on 5 continents. All top winners and Jurors' Choice selections will be recognized on a new 2024 page at www.foldforming.org, in a press release, and social media.
Many thanks to our sponsor Pepetools
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Charles Lewton-Brain, Foldforming Pioneer
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Rueger fold in copper
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