[Jewelry making - Article 00760] - [Orchid] Introducing - Don Cunningham

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    Name: Don Cunningham 

	Address: 1710 Knoll Drive
	Prescott, AZ. 86301

    A  lifetime of gem and mineral collecting began with an early
    interest in the treasures of the earth. This interest and collecting
    expanded during  twenty years of travel with the U.S. Navy.  A second
    career in the field of construction inspection provided many
    additional opportunities to visit and collect at newly excavated
    sites throughout the Southwest. 

    This worldwide collection sparked an interest in enhancing their
    beauty, which led to learning the art of cutting and polishing of the
    materials available.  A desire to find a way to better display the
    finished pieces led to the study of jewelry-making and
    silver-smithing at Yavapai College in Prescott AZ. Working with a
    range of materials and techniques, the goal then became to merge
    stone and setting, producing jewelry that is unique and
    one-of-a-kind, as well as appealing to the eye. 

    Recipient  of several First Place awards and plaques for his
    displays at the Yavapai County Fair, his entry in the Bolo jewelry
    competition won a first place award in 2001 at the Arizona State
    Fair.  He has won awards in the Visions Southwest juried show at the
    Prescott Fine Arts. Most recently he has been named =93Craftsman of th=
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    his bolo tie depicting Prescott=92s Thumb Butte. 

    Don is a member of the  Prescott Fine Arts Association, and a member
    of the Visual Arts Committee, which is responsible for an art gallery
    that serves the Southwest. He has also served as Assistant
    Superintendent and Superintendent for the Gem and Mineral display at
    the  Yavapai County Fair.  

    A display of finished jewelry is currently  at the Phippen Museum
    gift store, Prescott Fine Arts gift shop, Prescott Museum & Trading
    Company and other shops in the Prescott area.  


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