Adorned: Jewelry is Art
December 4, 2026 @ 8:00 am - January 1, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
Photo credit Susan Swanson of Fiber Lingo
Important Dates:
- Online Submissions Due by: October 31st
- Notifications by: November 13th
- Drop-off Days: November 18-20 (9am – 6pm), 25th (9am – 12pm)
- Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5th 6-8pm
- Artist Talk: during Open Studio and Wyoming Allegany Arts and Culture Huddle: Thursday, December 17th 5:30pm (in-person presentation is weather dependent, hybrid option, discussion will center around design and sharing plans/sketches/drawings or explanation of planning process)
- Artwork Pick-up: January 13-15 (9am-6pm)
Exhibition Overview:
Adorned: Jewelry as Art explores jewelry as an impactful form of artistic expression, where craft and design intersect. This exhibition asks artists to present work that moves beyond decoration and highlights jewelry as sculpture, storytelling, identity, and creative narrative. From traditional metal-smithing to experimental and non-traditional materials, this exhibition explores the diversity of contemporary jewelry practices and the intimate relationship among artist, object, and wearer.