Handshake3 is the culmination of the Handshake1 and 2 projects.

In this third iteration 12 energetic and creative jewellery artists from NZ have been selected for a further round of exciting challenges with national and international exhibitions.

HS3 programme:
Jewelcamp: with Sofia Björkman from Sweden (30-31 January 2016, Media Centre) note: Sofia’s travel to NZ is sponsored by the Swedish government.
Masterclass: with Hilde de Decker from Belgium (1-4 February 2016 Media Centre, Wellington, NZ).
Sofia and Hilde have an exhibition of their work at Avid gallery, Wellington, NZ (opening 30 January 2016).

Exhibition programme:

July 8 – Augustus 13, 2016: Objectspace, Auckland (focus on collaboration).
September 17 – October 15, 2016: Platina Gallery, Stockholm (focus on new work).
March 2017: During Munich 2017 Jewellery week: collaboration with the Dialogue Collective group from London
June 2017: The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt (this exhibition will include a more specific brief and focus on new work).