JMGA was delighted to invite our diverse community back to Whadjuk Noongar Country in WALYALUP/Fremantle to share an inspiring line-up of workshops, presentations, exhibitions and events.
Our conference theme “Involution: Making Jewellery, Creating Change” resonated with creatives, curators and scholars from around the country, as well as around the world. We carefully crafted a lineup of unique and unexpected voices from diverse areas of our field. Through the workshops, presentations, and tours we strived to deepen skill, develop practice, and witness the current state and the future trajectory of our field. Amongst it all, we also held spaces to engage and celebrate with one another, as colleagues, as friends.
Our conference took place at The WA Maritime Museum in Walyalup/Fremantle, located by the water in this iconic port town. With excellent access to public transport, it provided a convenient connection to Subiaco and Perth CBD, where our major exhibitions were on display.
The full program is available to download from the Details panel on this page
THE SCHEDULE INCLUDED:
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One day of presentations, with speakers from across the country as well as respected international guests. For the full list of presenters click here
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Dynamic workshops running pre and post Conference.
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Opportunities for artist talks and gallery tours with unique access to local jewellery artists.
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Network opportunities encouraging connections with fellow artists and Conference delegates are supported by morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided on the Conference day.
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Exhibitions, including the JMGA National Award Members Exhibition, and Graduate Metal 16, and many more!
Coinciding with the JMGA conference was IOTA:24, the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial. Its flagship exhibitions and festival program (over 50 exhibitions and events) featured the best craft of the Indian Ocean region. Several of these events were in partnership with JMGA.
For any questions and queries, please email the conference committee at info@jmgawa.com.au
Conference Committee
Conference Co-ordinator: Tineke Van der Eecken
Graduate Metal XVI Exhibition Co-ordinator: Robin Wells
reflect | refract JMGA National Award Exhibition Co-ordinators: Jacquie Sprogoe & Barbara Cotter
Workshop Co-ordinator: Claire Townsend
Presenter Liaison & Conference MC: Melissa Cameron
Conference Consultant: Barbara Cotter
Secretary & Administration: Susannah Kings-Lynne
Treasurer: Lynndy Young
Sponsorship: Sultana Shamshi & Robin Wells
SPONSORS
We would like to acknowledge the generous support from our sponsors for the Conference and its associated events.
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