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National Contemporary Jewellery Award 2022

Established in 1992 by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, the National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) is a biennial award that brings together contemporary applied arts, visual arts and design practice. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, NCJA attracts Australia’s leading contemporary object artists and expands the boundaries of the art of human adornment. Entries for the 2022 National Contemporary Jewellery Award are now being accepted. Entries close 5pm Friday 16 September 2022 Download NCJA Terms and Conditions   Submission Entries can be submitted online via our Online Application or you can download the Paper Application and email the completed form back to ncja@griffith.nsw.gov.au along with high quality digital images, CV and an artist statement. Awards • $6000 National Contemporary Jewellery Award (acquisitive) Sponsored by Griffith City Council • $1000 Design Excellence Award (acquisitive) Sponsored by Griffith City Council Entry Fee A $40 entry fee for each piece entered will be charged to cover administration. This entry fee is non- refundable. The entry fee must be paid by the application closing date to finalise the entry. Payment can be made by credit card, please call 02 6962 8338 to arrange payment.   NCJA 2022 Judges Dr Rohan Nicol Associate Professor Associate Head of School School of Creative Arts  University of Tasmania   NCJA Consultant  Dr. Kirsten Haydon Senior Lecturer   Gold & Silversmithing Studio School of Art RMIT University Ms. Bic Tieu Lecturer in Art + Design UNSW   Exhibition Details Opening Event: 6pm Friday 28 October Closes: Sunday 18 December Join us at the opening to celebrate the National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) 30th anniversary. Enjoy Dee Vine Estate wines and canapés with special guest judges as we celebrate the newest addition to Griffith Regional Art Gallery’s prestigious National Contemporary Jewellery Collection. General Public Tickets $25 Gallery Member Tickets $10 (Please contact the gallery for more information) Buy Tickets     NCJA 2020 Winner - Halie Rubenis,'White Bread', white bread and LDPE. Opening Hours Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 2pm   Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm   Closed: Monday & Tuesday

 

 

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Dr Treahna Hamm: Story-telling through textiles

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On Thin Ice

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JamFactory Icon Tom Moore: Abundant Wonder

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Dobell Drawing Prize #22

An unparalleled celebration of drawing technique and innovation, demonstrating the remarkable vitality and scope of contemporary Australian drawing.

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Objects of Desire

This exhibition aims to foster local creativity and appreciation of locally sourced and produced art.

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