Metal on the Map at JMGA

JamFactory's Metal Design Studio will exhibit as part of the JMGA  (Jewellers and Metalsmith Group of Australia) Conference held from 9-11 April in Perth. Metal on the Map featuring Erin Keys, Leonie Westbrook, Hannah Carlyle, Sorcha Flett, Peta Kruger, Jessamy Pollack, Vanessa Williams and Creative Director Christian Hall will exhibit at Shopfront, Central Institute of Technology.

Haystack Director Stuart Kestenbaum visits JamFactory

Stuart Kestenbaum, Director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts visited JamFactory, providing information on the international craft school located in Maine. The school provides workshops in a variety of craft media including clay, glass, metal and woodworking. Associates had a chance to meet and talk with Stuart who collected artists publications to gain a better understanding of the craftspeople in South Australia.
The visit was assisted by Arts SA through their Independent makers and presenters professional development category.

JamFactory Launches our Exciting New Retail Space

JamFactory's stunning new retail space designed by Khai Liew was officially launched to a large crowd of VIP's, artists and industry guests at a gala cocktail event on Tuesday Night. Guests viewed for the first time the fantastic new design launched by Minister John Hill.  The retail shop is now open to the public and provides an iconic space for the presentation of artists' work.

 

Brian Parkes appointed New Managing Director of JamFactory

In announcing the appointment Jane Yulie Chair of JamFactory board noted:

Many of you will already know, or know of Brian, as he has a significant national and international reputation as a curator, writer, mentor and advocate in the contemporary craft and design sector with extensive networks among practitioners and institutions in the field.

For the last 10 years Brian has been the Associate Director of Object, Sydney’s renowned craft and design organization and gallery space, where he led many major exhibition projects including “Freestyle: new Australian design for living” and “Menagerie: contemporary indigenous sculpture”.  Prior to his role at Object he managed retail and merchandising operations at the National Gallery of Australia and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Stephen leaves a fabulous legacy of achievement and success and I am confident that with Brian’s background and experience, that journey will continue, and JamFactory will be able to play a significant role in the State supporting the Premier’s newly announced design focus for SA, as well as continuing to grow its leadership position in craft and design locally, throughout Australia and internationally.

JamFactory welcomes visit by John Dunnigan, Professor and Head of the Department of Furniture Design Rhodes Island School of Design

John Dunnigan presented a slide talk focusing on his own practice and the program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in JamFactory’s Furniture studio on 15 January. John’s visit continues the links between the studio and RISD developed in recent years.

John is a furniture designer whose pieces combine an understanding of furniture design traditions with contemporary originality. Working with exotic woods and fabrics as well as cast bronze, glass and plastics, his work has been exhibited and collected internationally.

Retail Shop gets a Makeover!

JamFactory has commissioned Adelaide design luminary Khai Liew to create a stunning new fit out for its flagship store. Khai's dramatic makeover will be a significant development for presentation of contemporary craft and design within Australia.
Please note that during renovations the retail shop and gallery will be closed from
Monday 25 January, re-opening on Wednesday 24 February.

Gallery News

Last Days...Don't miss Generate '09: JamFactory Annual Graduate Exhibition closing 24 January 2010, this exhibition celebrates graduating Associates and creative staff from JamFactory's four outstanding design studios: ceramics, glass, furniture and metal. Artists include Associates
Amanda Dziedzic, Suzanne Gregor,
Tamara Hahn, John Hallett, Erin Keys,
Mariella McKinley, Leonie Westbrook and
Clare Wilson. Creative Staff: Robin Best, Christian Hall, Tom Mirams, Tom Moore and Nick Mount
Image: Tamara Hahn, Vessels, 2009