1998 Student Silversmiths Competition Info. Page

The Society of American Silversmiths fosters excellence in silversmithing. To showcase and promote some of the great silver being produced in United States schools, SAS will devote part of the 1998 American Silversmith, including its cover, to student work. The competition will also allow students to have their creations seen in what has been, up to now, a purely SAS Artisan-focused publication.

The Criteria

The entry must have been created while a student in any degree or non-credit course in the United States, between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1998. Graduates from 1997 and 1998 are also eligible. The object (holloware, flatware, or sculpture) must contain at least 50% sterling or fine silver. Sorry, jewelry is not accepted. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE!

The Prizes

Grand Prize (click here to see winning entry)

The grand-prize winner will have his or her piece pictured on the cover of the 1998 American Silversmith, along with a detailed description of how the piece was created, and the name of the student's school, teacher/s worked with, and head of the metal-arts department. American Silversmith is mailed to the White House, the State Department, US museums with the largest silver collections, US and foreign design school metal-arts departments, magazines, art and craft organizations, silver companies, auction houses, and the general membership of SAS.

The grand-prize winner also receives:

• Commission of $1,500, donated by Seymour Rabinovich, noted collector and author of Antique Silver Servers, to create a broad-bladed sterling server of your their design.
  

• The piece will become part of a collection of contemporary servers assembled by Rabinovich, who is a professor of chemistry at the University of Washington.The collection is currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum until March, 1999, and was first shown at Goldsmiths' Hall in London. The collection is part of an effort to support the craft and, at the same time, to provide a focused comparison of American and British styles and techniques.
  
• The entry will also be displayed on a special Winner's page on the Society's Website along with their name, current resume, detailed description of how the winning piece was created, and the name of the school, teacher/s worked with, and head of the metal-arts department.
  
• 12" x 12" x 18-gauge (.040) sheet of sterling from Hoover & Strong
  
• $100 gift certificate for tools from T.B. Hagstoz & Son
  
• Complimentary one-year membership in SAS

The entry will also be displayed on a special Winner's page on the Society's Website along with their name, current resume, detailed description of how the winning piece was created, and the name of the school, teacher/s worked with, and head of the metal-arts department.

Two Finalists (click here to see winning entries)

Two works will be published in American Silversmith, featuring the name of each winner's school, teacher/s, and head of the metal-arts department. These winning silversmiths will also receive a complimentary one-year membership in SAS.

The entries will also be displayed on a special Winner's page on this Website along with each silversmith's school, teacher/s worked with, and head of the metal-arts department.

Three Honorable Mentions (click here to see winning entries)

Three works will be published in American Silversmith, featuring the name of each winner's school, teacher/s, and head of the metal-arts department.

The entries will also be displayed on a special Winner's page on this Website along with each silversmith's school, teacher/s worked with, and head of the metal-arts department.

The Jurors

A diverse, professional panel of SAS Artisans, including Boris Bally, Cynthia Eid, Jeffrey Herman, Olle Johanson, and Harold Schremmer, will comprise the jury. Each piece will be judged on its design and demonstration of the entrant's creativity and mastery of technique.

Left to right: Jeffrey Herman, Cynthia Eid, Boris Bally, Harold Schremmer, Olle Johanson

What We Need

We require an 8" x 10" glossy, black & white, professional-quality photograph of each entry. (Photographs of poor quality cannot be considered.) Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form (see your metal-arts department head). We also require a one-page resumé. You may submit as many entries as you like.

Entry forms are available from your teacher or by sending a SASE to SAS.

When We Need It

All entries must be postmarked no later than OCTOBER 31, 1998. Late entries cannot be considered. Please address all entries to: 1998 Silversmiths Competition, Society of American Silversmiths, PO Box 704, Chepachet, RI 02814. Should you have questions, please contact Jeffrey Herman at 401/567-7800, fax: 401/567-7801, or .

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