DAZZLE exhibitions are all strictly invitation only. Makers can be of any nationality but must be based in the UK. The volume of sales is such, that we find it extremely difficult to work with makers from outside of the UK.
Perhaps regretably, we do not encourage makers to apply to us. With so many makers already under consideration for each exhibition and with DAZZLE having a continuing commitment to those on our books, the policy is to favour and to openly discriminate towards young graduates at the point of graduation. Usually ten of the most talented college graduates will be taken on each year, at a time when DAZZLE believes, they are most in need of assistance and encouragement.
Despite this, if you a full time professional maker with a relevent education to at least degree level, then by all means apply. DAZZLE is, specifically, very keen to expand its stock of top quality makers specialising in wallhung work - for our annual exhibition at the Royal National Theatre, London: clocks, lights, mirrors and sconces mainly - though we ask that only those working in very small quantities apply, as we are not keen on mass production work!
Not only does DAZZLE have a network of college lecturers, heads of departments and existing DAZZLE jewellers to recommend makers but Tony Gordon, Christine Bola, Kathie Murphy and other members of the Dazzle management team troll the degree shows and most of the galleries and exhibitions, searching out the best new and usually younger talent. New Designers - held in London every July - in particular is a crucial resource.
So what do you do if you want to be in DAZZLE and are not a graduating student? DAZZLE admits to discouraging applications by post and certainly in person. We are a small organisation and we feel that we must concentrate our extremely limited available time on organising efficiently and marketing the existing DAZZLE exhibitions and also in looking for new challenging projects.
If you feel you must apply, then as long as you meet the pre-requisites referred to above, by all means do so but we will only scrutinise professional looking applications that include -
- CDs Only (absolutely not slides nor photographs or the actual work)
- A C.V. to include a list of current retail outlets and full educational information.
- A suitable SAE for the return of the contents, if required.
We like to visit websites - so please send us your URL.
DO NOT SEND THE ACTUAL WORK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.