Manchester Jewellery Week

Manchester Jewellery Week arrives at HOME Arches with an exciting programme of exhibitions showcasing the work of contemporary jewellers from across the UK and beyond. Spanning three exhibitions and a special artist talk, the programme explores materiality, making, collaboration and the evolving possibilities of contemporary jewellery. Programme Highlights Snippets Arch 1 Gallery WindowsPresented by Precious Collective For Snippets, Precious Collective have created a series of new works inspired by photographs of contemporary Manchester, exploring the relationship between jewellery, place and material culture. At the heart of the exhibition are three provocations: What would Mancunian materiality look like?How can the city influence or inform our making?How can jewellery echo a sense of place? Through these questions, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how jewellery can reflect the character, textures and identity of Manchester. Throughout Arches 1, 2 & 3 THEN + NOW DIALOGUE Collective THEN + NOW is a retrospective journey through 27 years of exhibitions from DIALOGUE Collective, an energetic and adventurous art jewellery group known for its playful and inventive approach. Never boring and always cheeky, the collective is made up of a generous community of makers united by a shared passion for contemporary jewellery, collaboration and creative exploration. 30 Rings 30 Years Jo Lavelle Celebrate 30 years of making with jeweller Jo Lavelle, who returns to the medium where her practice began: rings. The exhibition features archive pieces, new commissions and collaborative works created with special guests, bringing together three decades of experimentation, craftsmanship and creative relationships. Parcel Challenge 3 Parcel Challenge 3 originated with At Work Gallery in Pimlico, London, and challenges jewellers to transform discarded materials into bold, large-scale statement jewellery. Using materials recovered from landfill, including footballs, window blinds, fairy lights and ping pong balls, each participating jeweller received a carefully curated parcel of objects designed to push their creative and technical skills in unexpected directions. ?Artist Talk In Conversation with Mark McLeish Sun 13 Sep, 2pm Manchester Jewellery Week organiser Mark McLeish will lead an informal conversation exploring his jewellery practice, influences and approach to making. This event is open to all visitors who have booked for the afternoon slot.