SHiNY THiNGS 2024 | OPEN CALL to ENTRY

DEADLINE:

  • Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024 at 11:59PM EST

ENTRY FEE:

  • $20.00*

ENTRY FORM:

DESCRIPTION:

SHiNY THiNGS is a semi-annual pop-up exhibition of contemporary jewelry at Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio in Bristol, R.I. Now in it’s forth iteration, SHiNY THiNGS 2024 is looking to add approximately 10 new artists to our roster through a national call-to-entry.

We invite emerging and established contemporary jewelers to submit up to five works for consideration. We’re looking for wearable jewelry objects that represent all things SHiNY; the glitz, glam, disco, glimmer, pow, conversation starter! Works must be original, created by the artist, and available for retail sale.

ELIGIBILITY:

This call is open to both emerging and established artists.

Artists must be actively practicing contemporary jewelers.

Works must have been created within the last three (3) years.

Works must be wearable jewelry objects.

Works must be offered for retail sale during the pop-up exhibition.

Artists must be U.S. citizens.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

  • Complete SHiNY THiNGS 2024 Call-to-Entry Form available at this link.

  • Submit up to five pieces that address the theme and spirit of SHiNY THiNGS 2024 pop-up exhibition.

  • You will be asked to submit an artist statement (150 words max), bio (150 words max), and image details.

  • Images must be JPEG files.

  • Entry Fee $20 via Venmo or PayPal to Kendall Reiss / kendallreiss@gmail.com

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS & FILE NAMES:

Submit up to five (5) pieces, with a full and detail image of each piece.

Photographs must be JPEG files sized at a minimum of 4 x 6 inches and (at least) 300 dpi uploaded via Google Form.

Please follow this file naming convention: FirstInitial.LastName_WorkTitle_Full/Detail.jpg

File name example: K.Reiss_SilverStuds_Full.jpg or K.Reiss_SilverStuds_Detail.jpg

JURYING PROCESS:

A panel of jurors with expertise in contemporary jewelry and fine craft will review applications and make final selections. Please be aware, due to the timeline and nature of this call-to-entry, applicants will not be provided with feedback on applications. Notifications will be sent by October 15, 2024.

CALENDAR:

09/30/24 Application Submission Deadline

10/15/24 Notifications Sent

11/01/24 Selected works arrive at Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio

12/07/24 SHiNY THiNGS 2024 Opening Reception

Current & Past SHiNY THiNGS Artists:

Eliana Arenas | Sulo Bee | Erica Bello | Sandra Bonazoli | Mayra Campos | Tzu-Ju Chen | Liz Clark | Emily Cobb | Kat Cole | Kelly Jean Conroy | Tanya Crane | Kate Crankshaw | Maria Eife | Breana Ferrara | Morgan Gilbreath | Stephanie Gratiano | Diana Hall | Arthur Hash | Marge Hinge | Skylar Kaplan | Tara Locklear | Jera Lodge | Jillian Moore | Joanna Nealey | Hannah Oatman | Liz Magill Peer | Nanette Pengelley | Suzanne Pugh | Rachel Rader | Kendall Reiss | Vicky Rodriguez | Barbara Seidenath | Danni Schwaag | Studio Sophia Sophia | MJ Tyson | Donna Veverka | Mallory Weston

*We are committed to promoting equity in the arts and recognize the importance of alleviating financial stress. If you need a fee waiver, please reach out to us.

We look forward to receiving your entries.