Society of North American Goldsmiths: The Body Adorned

A call for images of studio jewelry on the body, photographed on the maker's model of choice. This online exhibition explores "adornment as experience" on the landscape of the body.

Juror Gail M. Brown will be looking for new and recent exceptional work not previously published, original and self-determined work presented in a fresh manner, evidence of the wearer's engagement in the experience, and communication of both visual and verbal information. The exhibition seeks to view the body as site and landscape for studio jewelry, showcasing the presence, experience, display and back story of studio jewelry on the body.

Applicants may submit up to four images through CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org, either one image of a particular work and one to three images on model(s), or two images of two different works accompanied by one image each of the work(s) on model(s). Applications must include a 50-100 word artist statement on the experience of making and wearing the jewelry as intimate connection, and a current abbreviated resume (2 pages maximum). Optional materials include a statement from the chosen wearer about their experience and additional comments. Images must be labeled with title, material, dimensions, price/value, and year of completion. The entry fee is $35 (non-refundable). SNAG members receive a $10 discount. High resolution images in jpeg or tiff format (minimum 300 dpi at 4 x 6", preferably 300 dpi at 8 x 10") will be due upon acceptance. A catalog of images and selected artist texts will be available for purchase through Blurb.com. Artists will be notified via email on March 5, 2012, with high resolution images due March 16, 2012. The website exhibition opens October 5, 2012, coinciding with the Third Annual American Craft Week.