Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Competition Open for 2024 Awards

19 Oct 2023

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) announces the briefs are now open for entries to its competition, the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2024. The final date for online entries is Sunday, 14th January 2024.

The annual Awards reward excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials and are open to all in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades.

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, which operates the competition, actively encourages craft persons and designers in the industry, apprentices, students and hobbyists, to enter their work. Everyone is encouraged; it’s open to anyone and free to enter.

For 2024, the Awards comprise 33 competition categories in both 2D design and 3D craft and design categories, 30 Patron awards including six Special Patron Awards, four Principal Patron awards and two bursaries…. and not forgetting the hotly contested College Trophy!

Anne-Marie Reeves, Chair of GC&DC, said,

“The 2023/4 competition has generated great industry support with over 65 Patrons & Sponsors, including some work experience opportunities for winners. The competition is action-packed with even more exciting section briefs for our entrant community to engage in, enjoy and be inspired by. There is plenty of choice to demonstrate skills, creativity and let the imagination run free.” 

Key dates for the 2024 competition:

14th January - Online entry deadline for ALL entries

16 – 18 January - Entry submission days at Goldsmiths’ Centre, London

4th March - Awards Ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London

5th – 8th March - Exhibition of winning designs at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London

View GC&DC Competition

Source: GC&DC