The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards Exhibition 2025
- Date
- 02 Jul 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 · Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
- Price
- Free admission
- Venue
- The Goldsmiths' Centre, London Ec1M 5AD
- Programme type
- Exhibitions and Showcases
Discover and celebrate exceptional talent shaping the future of UK craftsmanship in the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council’s (GC&DC) Awards Exhibition. Presented at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, just moments from Hatton Garden, this annual exhibition showcases a curated selection of winning entries from the GC&DC awards – the UK’s most prestigious accolades for jewellery, silversmithing, and the allied crafts.
From emerging makers to highly accomplished artisans, the exhibition highlights extraordinary creativity, technical skills and original design across a breadth of disciplines.
Alexandra Raphael’s The Honest Bowl, Winner of The Jacques Cartier Memorial Award 2025
About the Awards
Established in 1908, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council has long championed excellence in design and making. Its annual competition celebrates innovation, mastery, and dedication to craft – recognising individuals and teams whose work represents the very best of our industry today.
"This year’s exhibition is a compelling reflection of the creative and technical brilliance that continues to drive our industry forward. From inspirational apprentice submissions to sophisticated works from seasoned professionals, the breadth and quality on display reinforces the GC&DC’s mission to encourage, stimulate and promote excellence in craftsmanship and design. We hope all who visit feel inspired to pursue and support these values in their own creative journeys."
— John Ball, Chair, Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council
Supported by a distinguished and longstanding group of Patrons and Sponsors – including the Goldsmiths’ Company, the Goldsmiths’ Centre, and Cartier – the 2024/25 Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards received over 550 entries from across the UK.
Spanning both 2D and 3D disciplines, each submission was assessed by an independent panel of industry specialists, who judged the work for its originality, technical excellence, design flair and craftsmanship. The result is a compelling showcase of the skill and creativity thriving within the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades.
If you’re interested in entering the 2026 competition or would like to learn more about the Council’s work, please visit:
