Take part in a celebration of the best established and emerging British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent.
Closing date: 28 Feb 2025
Applications for the Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025 are open!
The Goldsmiths’ Fair is recognised internationally as the premier UK showcase for contemporary jewellery and silver. A celebration of the best established and emerging British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent.
Dates:
Week One: 23-28 September 2025
Week Two: 30 September – 5 October 2025
Application Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria for their application to be considered:
- Not in full-time education at time of application (excluding studies for UK Level 8 qualifications – PhD, DPhil, level 8 diplomas, etc.)
- Is a UK resident, spending 183 days or more in the UK in the tax year
- Employing 6 people or fewer at the bench
- Be available on their stand for the full week of the Fair, with up to two helpers that can assist and provide cover
- 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
Read Applications FAQs for more information.
To see stand options and Goldsmiths’ Fair 2025 pricing, click here
Emerging Business 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 Emerging Business 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 for 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 started your jewellery/silver business in the last six years (since 2019); and
- have not exhibited at Goldsmiths’ Fair before
Applications close 28 February. Find out more here.
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