‘Paper Text’ – installing the exhibition today

Mel and I spent the day installing all the wonderful work we have received. The exhibition displays an intriguing cross section of work from some wonderfullycreative artists. We’re very excited to be able to show the work. Although the Danks St Art complex is closed on Mondays, it was abuzz today with a number of other galleries hanging work for new shows and clearing up after openings. There were a few curious heads popping in to see how the work was looking and we have already had a few keen clients wanting a sneak preview!…..photos of the ‘work in progress’ to follow.

Busy day in the studio…..and it’s raining outside

Mel and I are having a fun day in the gallery today. it’s the last day for submission entries for our winter brooch exhibition and we also have all the work arriving for the upcoming ‘Paper Text’ exhibition.

Zoe Jay Veness - Pendant

We’re excited by the wonderful cross section of work and looking forward to introducing some new artists to the Sydney contemporary jewellery crowd!

Artists exhibiting are:

Alice Potter (AUS)
Annaig Bidan (AUS)
Barbara Ryman (AUS)
Belinda Newick (AUS)
Danielle Butters (AUS)
Eliana Arenas (MEXICO)
Erin Keys (AUS)
Fabrizio Tridenti (ITALY)
Ingeborg Vandamme (NETHERLANDS)
Jessica Dare (AUS)
Lucia-Natalia Nieves Cortes (GERMANY)
Leah Tarlo (AUS)
Lotte De Mey (BELGIUM)
Nicole Polentas (AUS)
Sabrina Meyns (IRELAND)
Tatjana Panyoczki (NZ)
Zoe Jay Vaness (AUS)

Danks St Art Complex now opening Sundays

Finally, the galleries at 2 Danks St have given in to the overwhelming demand to open Sundays! A nice way to spend a Sunday…. brunch at the Depot Cafe, then a leisurely browse amongst some great art…and of course, some great contemporary jewellery! The complex is open from 11am to 4pm on Sundays and 11am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Winter Brooch Exhibition

We’ve had heaps of emails asking for further details on submitting for our annual Winter Brooch exhibition.

See below for all the information -

 

We are looking for original contemporary jewellery that demonstrates standards of excellence in design and production.

Your expression of interest should include:

- Resume
- Artist Statement (the theme behind the work, inspirations, materials etc)
- List of work you intend to submit
- Up to 10 JPEG images (either of the work you intend to submit, or previous work, with a detailed description of the work you intend to submit). Please note: if you’re submitting an application via email, images should be no larger than 200KB each.

 Key Dates

- 30^th April 2009 Expressions of interest due (late applications are unable to be accepted).
- 4^th May 2009 Selected artists informed and exhibition agreements sent.
- 30^th May 2009 Selected artist’s work required with completed paperwork.

Submission

 All Expressions of Interest are accepted via post, email or in person to:

Bridget Kennedy and Melanie Ihnen
Studio 20/17
6b/2 Danks St
Waterloo
NSW 2017
E: studio2017@optusnet.com.au T: (02) 9698 7999

Paper Text Exhibition

We had so many applications for the paper and text exhibition – Thank you to everyone who applied.

We have selected around 15 European, Australian and New Zealand makers.

See below for some images

Nicole Polentas

Permanent Collection

In our 1st year at Danks street the display cabinets housed works by Bridget and myself.  Studio 20/17 is  now showing a permanent collection of work by other Australian and international jewellery artists.

There are currently 17 different makers.  See below for the most recent arrival.

Regine Schwarzer

Calling for submissions

Paper/text 2009

We are currently accepting submissions for an exhibition of work made using paper or text as an element. The exhibition will run from 5th May through 30th May 2009.

Submissions due 30^th March 2009

Winter Brooches 2009

We are currently accepting submissions for our annual winter group show. The exhibition will run from 2^nd June through 11^th July 2009.

Submissions due 30^th April 2009

2009 exhibition program

We are currently accepting proposals for our 2009 exhibition program.

Available dates – August - October 2009.

2010 exhibition program

Expressions of interest are being accepted for our 2010 exhibition program

Available dates – March – May 2010, August – September 2010

On.Off. (referencing the space)

Bridget Kennedy – Food for thought- 18ct yellow gold, rice

Melanie Ihnen – De-construct series – Sterling silver, Porcelain, 18ct yellow gold

Melanie Ihnen – De-construct series – Mild steel, porcelain, 18ct yellow gold

The start of 2009

food for thought: cultured (bleached) - Bridget Kennedy 2009

One of the pieces in our current exhibition. From a series I’m working on titled ‘food for thought’.  We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead. Alot of our energy was spent last year setting up the space and getting our head around all the admin bits and pieces that are required for running a gallery/studio. This year we’ll be stocking work by some fantastic contemporary jewellery artists and focusing on bringing lots of exciting new work into the gallery. Here’s to a great 2009!

Sculpture 2009

Bridget and I have been flat out working get our pieces ready for our exhibition that opens next Wednesday (21st Jan 2009). The email invite will go out tonight see the link below if your not on our mailing list and send is an email if you’d like to be added to the list -  studio2017@optusnet.com.au