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Debra
Lynn
Gold
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Debra comes to the directorship of the ACJS with a
background both as an artist and as an arts
organizer. An
award winning jewelry designer, Debra is a seasoned
fine craft show exhibitor, having participated in
over 100 shows from Boston to San Francisco. Her
work can also be seen in galleries across the
country. She is a frequent craft show juror and has
served as a mentor to many younger exhibitors.
Debra has chaired two national conferences for the
Society of North American Goldsmiths as well as a
Southeast Conference of the American Craft Council.
Additionally, she was the founder/partner of Ariel
Gallery at Tula, a very successful artist initiated
Atlanta gallery.
Debra received her MFA in Jewelry Design and
Silversmithing from Indiana University and has
headed the Metals programs at both East Tennessee
State University and Illinois State University. In
addition to her studio work, she continues teaching
in Atlanta at the Art Institute of Atlanta and
Chastain Arts Center.
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Leigh
Griffin |
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In 1989, after 15 years as a flight attendant, Leigh
found herself out of the work she loved when Eastern
Airlines
closed its doors on history.
Leigh spent the next year in contemplation, playing
her flute, considering what to do next with her
life. During this time she kindled a long burning
desire to become an artist and began her journey
toward the successful artist and goldsmith that she
is today.
Leigh’s interest in jewelry also led to years of
work experience at jewelry art galleries, including
Illumina Gallery and currently Topaz
Gallery. Through this experience, Leigh has
gained knowledge and understanding of the work of
many of the country’s best jewelry artists.
Leigh lives in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park
neighborhood and is active in community affairs.
She has been involved in the organization of the
Grant Park Tour of Homes and the planning for this
year’s neighborhood celebration The Mothball.
Leigh brings her skill at organization, a vast
knowledge of jewelry and gemstones, and her
resilient spirit and drive to the ACJS directors’
team.
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Regina
Imbsweiler |
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Regina
has lived and worked in Atlanta since 1991.
Originally from Germany, she graduated from the
famous Goldsmith’s School in Pforzheim,and
apprenticed in the gem capital of Idar-Oberstein. For
many years her studio was in Hamburg, with the
Arts and Crafts gallery in partnership with
ceramist Ingrid Sorensen.
After moving to the US, Regina founded Goldsmiths
Gallery in Buckhead in 1992, and introduced the work
of German jewelers and painters to the Atlanta arts
community.
Regina has participated in craft shows including the
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, the Buyers
Market of American Craft, and the Piedmont Craftsmen
Fair. Her work is exhibited in galleries nationwide.
Since 1998 she has been a member of Irvindale Studio
in Chamblee where she annually organizes the
Irvindale Studio Open House.
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