Since 1967 Stuart Golder has been redefining the art of goldsmithing. Basically self-taught, he is known for his attention to detail and exquisite craftsmanship. In 1977 he added the woven element to his work for which he has become famous.

Golder has won numerous awards in his 35 years as a goldsmith including a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship in 1980, Ohio Arts Council fellowships in 1980, 1981, 1986 and an award from Ornament Magazine in 1984.

Fifteen of Golder’s meticulously constructed containers (early works created in the 70’s) are part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American Craft, Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC. His work is also in the permanent collection of the Skirball Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A partial list of exhibitions in which his work has been represented include American Craft Museum, NY, Gold Jewelry; Contemporary Art Center, OH, Expressions: Jewelry in the 90’s; Cincinnati Art Museum, OH, Cincinnati Selections; Walters Art Museum, MD, Invitational Jewelry Exhibit.

Golder has traveled extensively participating in the most prestigious shows in the country including the Philadelphia Craft Show, the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington DC, JCK Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the American Craft Exposition in Evanston, Illinois, St. Louis Art Fair, the Cherry Creek Art Festival in Colorado, and the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair in Michigan.

Numerous publications feature Golder’s jewelry including Textile Techniques in Metal, a book by Arline Fisch, 2001; Contemporary American Jewelry Design, a book by Ettagale Blauer, 1993; Smithsonian Magazine, "American Crafts- A Perfect 10", 1999; Ornament Magazine, "Stuart Golder: Woven Gold Jewelry", 1993; Fiberarts Magazine, "Inspired by Fiber…" 1983; Ohio Magazine, "Good as Golder", 1981.