Griffith Regional Gallery Calls For Entries For National Contemporary Jewellery Awards

The National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) staged every two years by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, is now inviting entries from contemporary jewellery practitioners across Australia.

The NCJA is a national acquisitive prize that showcases the unique and innovative creations of some of the country’s finest artisans and jewellers across the country.

Griffith City Council founded the NCJA as a showcase for contemporary jewellery and to develop the National Contemporary Jewellery Collection, now housed at the Gallery.

The Prize has two awards:

• A $5,000 cash prize and acquisition into the National Contemporary Jewellery Collection; and

• The Design Excellence Award - a cash prize of $1,000.

Manager of Griffith Regional Art Gallery, Margaret Andreazza said they were pleased to again invite the contemporary jewellery fraternity of Australia to be part of this significant exhibition showcasing the country’s finest artists and craftspeople engaging in contemporary jewellery and design.

“We’ve had some amazing entries over the past 30 years and we are looking forward to seeing what this year’s entrants have to offer,” Ms Andreazza said.

Judges for this year’s event are Dr Rohan Nicol, Head of Discipline - Art at the University of Tasmania and Leeanne Santoro, Curator of Sharing the National Connection at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery Coordinator, Ray Wholohan said they were privileged to have judges of this calibre for the 2024 NCJA.

“Both have vast experience and unique understanding of Australia’s contemporary jewellery practice, and our collection,” Mr Wholohan said.

Ms Andreazza wished the contemporary jewellery community luck with the 2024 Award.

“Entry forms and Award terms and conditions can now be found on our website and Facebook page,” Ms Andreazza said.

“This includes critical information and dates for this upcoming awards.

“If you need further information, please make contact with one of the Gallery staff.”

Finalists in the Award will be showcased during the NCJA Exhibition at the Gallery to be held from November 9 this year.

Winners will be announced during a gala opening event on Friday, November 8.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday weekly.

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