Entries open for TRAG’s nationally recognised Contemporary Wearables ’21 Biennial Jewellery Award, E…
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Entries are open for Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery’s (TRAG) nationally recognised Contemporary Wearables ’21 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition.
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the awards were the Gallery’s contribution to promoting excellence in contemporary adornment.
Mayor Antonio said the biennial event, which was established in 1989 with the aid of the Toowoomba Gallery Society, was open to contemporary makers who were permanent residents.
“Council is proud to support this prestigious award. It is Council’s major funded initiative for contemporary visual arts practice in the Gallery’s 2021 program,” Mayor Antonio said.
“Council is proud to support Australian artists and provides $15,000 for acquisitions to continue building one of the most cohesive surveys of contemporary jewellery and object practice in Australia.”
TRC Library and Cultural Services portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said emerging and prominent makers were welcome to enter. Entries close on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Cr McMahon said the 2021 awards winner would receive $6000, with $3500 presented to the runner-up and $1500 awarded to the student winner.
“Entries are judged by leading industry professionals in the field of jewellery and object practice,” Cr McMahon said.
“Entries selected by the judges will be showcased in the Contemporary Wearables ’21 exhibition at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery from September 4 to October 31, 2021.
“The exhibited pieces are eligible for awards and can be acquired for the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection.
“The award is a noted highlight in the calendar of many of Australia’s leading contemporary jewellers and object practitioners.
“The exhibition will showcase the current trends of makers and celebrate the innovation and craftsmanship of artists.
“Pieces that will be acquired for the Gallery’s Collection are a legacy of the award and continue to build one of Australia’s leading contemporary jewellery collections.”
For entry details, please see www.tr.qld.gov.au/trag
Caption: Image: 2019 Award Winner Melissa CAMERON / Corporate entity / corporeal entity 2017 / Neckpiece: stainless steel, vitreous enamel titanium / 10.5 x 10.5 x 1.0cm; 76.0cm chain / Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection 2339 / © Melissa Cameron