Review. React. Respond: Jewellers and Metalsmiths
A JMGA members exhibition as part of the Australian Design Centre’s Sydney Craft Week.
Exhibition: Thursday 10 October – Saturday 19 October [Tues - Fri 10 - 6pm, Sat 12 - 5pm]
Workshop: Wednesday 16 October, 7pm
Opening Event: Saturday, 12th October 3pm - 5pm
Location: Gaffa Gallery, 281 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Review.React.Respond. is an exhibition of works by members of The Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia NSW. This exhibition highlights the innovative approaches of contemporary jewellers and metalsmiths who transform raw materials in response to the world around them. From delicate jewellery to striking metal objects, the exhibition captures the essence of their craft, offering a profound exploration of beauty, identity, and craftsmanship.
Workshop: Wednesday 16th October 7pm
Head Hands and Torso Life Drawing Class
Hosted by Harriet Latham, this class will focus on the fundamentals of life drawing, jewellery adornment and illustration, presenting a sophisticated challenge for artists to explore and capture.
Review. React. Respond: Jewellers and Metalsmiths | JMGA-NSW (jmgansw.org.au)
JMGA: Review. React. Respond - Gaffa Gallery
Review. React. Respond: Jewellers and Metalsmiths Exhibition (sydneycraftweek.com)
About the JMGA
The Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia, NSW (JMGA-NSW Inc.) is a membership based organisation, representing jewellery and object practitioners throughout New South Wales. As a volunteer non-profit organisation we provide a forum to promote, support and develop the field of contemporary jewellery.
JMGA-NSW is part of a loose affiliation of state jewellery and metalsmiths groups (JMGV, JMGQ, JMGA WA, etc) collectively known as JMGA. JMGA is the national forum for the biennial conferences.
The primary aims of the JMGA are to:
promote the crafts of jewellery and metalsmithing in Australia;
act as a vehicle by which jewellers and metalsmiths can communicate with each other, and those interested in this area;
support the advancement of craft in Australia;
maintain an exchange of information with similar groups in Australia and overseas;
publish newsletters and/or magazines which will be of benefit and promote members and membership;
generate funds, for the advancement of the crafts of jewellery and metal-smithing in Australia;
become a lobbying force in such areas as legislation affecting jewellers and metal-smiths and exhibitions;
consolidate the craft of jewellery and metalwork in Australia as an art form.
JMGA-NSW Inc, Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia, NSW (jmgansw.org.au)
About Gaffa
Gallery: 281 Clarence Street, Sydney CBD, Australia, 2000
Studio Workshop: 30 Shirlow Street, East Marrickville, Australia, 2204
Gaffa Creative Precinct acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land of the Eora Nation on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
Gallery Address:
Ground Level,
281 Clarence Street, SYDNEY CBD
New South Whales, Australia 2000
Gallery Hours:
Monday By Appointment Only
Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday and Public Holidays closed
Contact: (+61) 02 9283 4273 gallery@gaffa.com.au
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About Sydney Craft Week Festival
The 8th annual Sydney Craft Week Festival runs from 11 - 20 October 2024, for ten days of making, stimulating exhibitions and events and inspiring conversations about craft in all its forms for Sydney’s designer makers, craft community and craft lovers.
Sydney Craft Week is about celebrating creativity and the handmade in all its forms. This festival creates the opportunity for the whole community to engage with craft, experience the benefits of making, and purchase local handmade work.
Sydney Craft Week is the only festival in Sydney dedicated to making by hand. Led by the Australian Design Centre and supported by an advisory group of craft sector professionals, Sydney Craft Week brings together contemporary crafts organisations and individuals in a celebration of craft across the city as part of a ten-day festival each year in October.
Each year, Sydney Craft Week puts out a Call for Entries for galleries, shops, cultural organisations and institutions, and individual makers to host events, ranging from large-scale exhibitions to one-off workshops encompassing the breadth and power of craft. The festival fosters community participation and creativity, with the opportunity for the public to meet artists, buy and learn about craft and get involved in making.
Sydney Craft Week invites all residents and visitors to experience Sydney’s vibrant craft scene. Most events are free to enter, with ticketed events managed by host organisations and venues.
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