We are nearing the end of another school year, and AJF is proud to feature a number of schools on our website. Have a look at the past graduate portfolios, and during the summer, check back for work from recent graduates. This is the future we are looking at and hearing from. Coming out of school and into the current economy, these students are facing challenges that they will have to solve in new and different ways. They will need not only skills to make things but will need to find ways to interact in society as well. Everyone here wishes them all the best of luck. Let's keep an eye on them.

The Sweden and Estonia trip sold out in just a few days, and the New York trip is full as well. I am so happy to be working with such an enthusiastic group of people who want to learn about and interact with contemporary jewelry. It is so much fun.

Speaking of selling out ... the first printing of our new publication AJF Best of Interviews is sold out, but we've decided to do another printing. You can still order the book, but you might have to wait a bit to get your copy.

Are you interested in curating a collection of images for AJF's Pinterest page? If you have an idea for an interesting board, please let me or Marthe Le Van know, and we'll make it happen.

One last request: Amazon has a new feature called AmazonSmile, and it allows you to donate a part of all your purchases to a charitable organization. Art Jewelry Forum is on the list, so please pick us. We will get a very small percentage of your purchases, but every little bit helps. Thanks so much.

Until the next month, enjoy our website, Facebook, and Pinterest pages.

Warmly,

Susan Cummins

AJF Chair