Call for Entries | Contemporary Wearables ‘23 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition

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Entries are now being called for the nationally recognised award Contemporary Wearables ’23 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition.

Contemporary Wearables ‘23 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition is the focus of Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery's contribution to promoting excellence in contemporary adornment. The award was established in 1989, with the aid of the Toowoomba Gallery Society Inc., and is a forum for experimental and innovative contemporary jewellery and object practice.

Juried and judged by leading industry professionals, the Award showcases the work of Australia’s prominent and emerging contemporary makers. In addition, exhibited pieces are eligible for acquisition for the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery - Toowoomba City Collection. Acquisitions from the Award have made a significant contribution to building one Australia’s leading contemporary jewellery collections housed at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.

Contemporary Wearables is proudly supported by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Entries close 19 May 2023.

Visit the website for more information on entry requirements, submission and awards: www.tr.qld.gov.au/trag

Contemporary Wearables ‘23 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition is on display 26 August to 19 November 2023.

Image: 2021 Award Winners Sophie CARNELL and Sarah RAYNER / Florilegium… traversing the poetry of plants 2020 / 42 brooches: hand carved porcelain with terra sigillata, sterling and fine silver / 26 x 375 x 8cm / Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection 2387 / © Sophie Carnell and Sarah Rainer