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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on December 23, 2013 at 4:49am

“Message: Beyond Adornment”

info@jsnfarnham.com http://jewellersandsilversmiths.wordpress.com/ 
PRESS RELEASE 
Exhibition Announcement and Call for Your Readers Help and Participation 

The Farnham based Jewellers and Silversmiths Network (JSN) have challenged themselves to design, make and exhibit a collection of works in response to the theme of:
“Message: Beyond Adornment”
The members of the JSN will be exploring creative boundaries and interpreting the theme in its broadest sense developing ideas including environmental, philosophical, social and personal in a variety of media. 
The exhibition will run from 27th April 2014 – 7th June 2014 at The New Ashgate Gallery, Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PS

THE JSN NEEDS YOU AND YOUR READERS TO PARTICIPATE
One of the displays will be a collection of work sent in by anyone who would like to join in be they professional, or amateur, young 
or old. It will look at how we can try to take control of images of ourselves, a topical theme given the prevalence of social media sites and the speed with which our image can be spread across the internet
JSN Member Poppy Porter says; “ we are keen to involve as wide an audience as possible with this exhibition and engage with people beyond a passive viewing experience. Get involved make a necklace.”
THE BRIEF: Design and make a piece of revisable neckwear that says “I Agree” on one side and “I Disagree” on the other. This allows the wearer to physically attempt to send a message about whether they want their photo taken or not. “I Agree” and “I Disagree” is the terminology commonly used in computer software user agreements. You can use any materials you like in any style. There is only one proviso – it is a swap, you will not get your own necklace back but you will get someone else’s. Do not use precious materials unless you are willing to give them away – if you make a necklace out of diamonds be aware you may get one back made out of wool.
Submissions must be received by March 24th 2014
Send to : Rebecca Skeels, Jewellery and Metalwork, University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS
Including an SAE with postage to cover the return of a necklace.
NOTES TO EDITOR:
• "The Jewellers and Silversmiths Network is a group run by and for its members with the aim of strengthening links with other makers in the local area around Farnham, Surrey. We meet regularly at the Maltings, Farnham to exchange useful information and explore new skills. We also exhibit together as a group, presenting our work to as wide a range of people as possible. As members of the group, we are able to take advantage of, and create, collaborative opportunities that would not be available to us as individuals."
• The New Ashgate Gallery Trust is dedicated to promote and champion the best contemporary art and craft and to provide an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey. www.newashgate.org.uk
Please contact JSN for hi-res images via Dropbox on info@jsnfarnham.co.uk.

Comment by Christine Norton on July 10, 2012 at 7:45am

Hi everyone!  This group has been mighty quiet!  I just wanted to point out that Holly Gage has opened the Call for Entries for her annual calendar - details are below!  Hope to see TONS of your gorgeous work submitted - y'all are amazing! :-)

(The official details are too long to post on the wall so I've added it as an attachment.  Let me know if you can't see it and want me to e-mail it to you.)

2013callforentries.doc

 

Comment by Mary Ann Nelson on September 18, 2011 at 12:04pm

Thank you from across the pond!!! What an honor!!!

Comment by Janet Alexander on September 18, 2011 at 10:40am

Great idea! Thanks Barbara!

Comment by Angela Baduel-Crispin on September 18, 2011 at 7:32am

how cool! Excellent news! Thank you all for giving this exhibit extra visibility!
O:-)

Comment by Kristie Miller McMahon on September 18, 2011 at 6:09am

This really is exciting news!  Thank you Barbara and Hattie for bringing our work to Japan!  Have a wonderful conference, and please post photos!

Comment by Donna Lewis on September 17, 2011 at 7:42pm

That's awesome Barbara, excellent choice of work to show.  Some real stunning pieces in there.  Have fun!  Show photos!!!  Travel safe!!!!

Comment by Lorena Angulo on September 17, 2011 at 11:04am

Thank you Barbara !

Comment by Barbara Becker Simon on September 17, 2011 at 10:07am

I am sorry if I stepped on any toes of folks in the exhibit who are from another country.  This exhibit consists of entries from all over!  sorry guys!  I hope a lot of conferees will see this and marvel!!

Comment by Sophia Georgiopoulou on September 16, 2011 at 10:27am

This is so exciting....and to think that I have not seen the catalogue yet....it is with my daughter in Seattle!

Thank you Barbara and Hattie! Have a safe trip!

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