> opening Sunday 4 December at 4 pm in Galerie Marzee

The HANDSHAKE project supports emerging New Zealand jewellery artists, allowing them to develop ideas and artworks for a succession of exhibitions with the assistance of a chosen mentor. The HANDSHAKE recipients are presented with additional opportunities to develop their practices through a number of challenges, including masterclasses, curated exhibitions, collaborations and network opportunities with both national and international exposure.The progressive nature of the programme aims to develop independent makers with an innovative and energetic practice.