Exhibitions
Alchemy 8 - Enamelist Society Juried Exhibition
The Enamelist Society Biennial International Juried Exhibition "Alchemy," a term that refers to a seemingly magical power of transmutation as well as the ancient chemical philosophy of turning base metal into gold or silver, can apply to enamel as it is magically transformed by heat.
Alchemy 8 is the 20th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition and 16th International Juried Student Enamel Exhibition, sponsored by The Enamelist Society. The Exhibitions highlight the best in contemporary enamels produced in the last 2 years. The International Juried Exhibition showcases the work of enamelists that demonstrate aesthetic and technical expertise. The Student Exhibition, features the work of students in accredited degree programs throughout the world.
Open to current Enamelist Society members. Each member may submit up to three individual pieces, with one detail image per piece. The application fee is $35 for members, and $25 for student members.
The jurors are Kaori Juzu, Keith Lewis and Jennifer Wells.
ENTRY DEADLINE The deadline for entry is Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 11:59PM, eastern time.
Alchemy 8 will be on view at the 2027 in-person conference at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green Ohio. Works are required to remain a part of the exhibition until its conclusion.
vehicle for all of my plans by Nisa Blackmon
Richard C. McMullen Memorial Exhibition: Lines and Revelations
Lines and Revelations: Sgraffito Interpretations in Vitreous Enamel (Member) An Open Exhibition of Sgraffito Work by The Enamelist Society Membership in Honor of Richard C. McMullen.
This exhibition will open virtually as an online exhibition before traveling to in-person venues, including Emerge Gallery in Greenville, NC, and in conjunction with Alchemy 8 at the 2027 in-person conference at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green Ohio.
Thank you to everyone for participating in this exhibition!
Five Petals Necklace by Annie Grimes Williams
Gardens in Glass
The Enamelist Society in partnership with the Enamel Guild Northeast present Gardens in Glass, a showcase of the beauty and language of flowers as expressed in enameled jewelry at New York City Jewelry Week, 2026.
This invitational features artists who capture forms and surfaces in a very realistic manner, to abstract, but all work showcase aspects of flora whether it be brilliant or subtle color, geometric or sensual organic shapes.
Steuben Gallery at the Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn
Exhibiting Artists: Amir Sheikhvand, Jamie Bennett, Mi-Sook Hur, Merrylee Rae, Barbara Minor, Ursula Vouvoulis, Lydia Gerber-Fast, Barbara McFadyen, Linda Kaye-Moses, Cynthia Eid, Krisztina Vagenas, Katharine Wood, Mindy Herrin-Lewis, Sandra McEwen, Leni Fuhrman, Kathryn Osgood, Pat Nelson, Sarah Loch Test, Eileen O'Shea, Marissa Saneholtz, Joan Strott Alvini, Liz Steiner, Marlene True, Jessica Calderwood, Britany Hampton, Kim Geiser, Karen Earl and Ruth Altman.
Captivate by Brittney Hampton
Online Student Exhibition
Thank you to all of the students that submitted to the Online Student Exhibition! We had a great group of pieces this year. A special thank you goes to our jurors for this exhibition, Arthur Hash and Judy Stone! You can find the exhibition below.
Other Conference Exhibitions
- Conference attendees are also encouraged to take part in what is known as an "Instant Gallery", where they can show two pieces of work in a gallery setting free of charge. See more information here.
- Workshop presenters take part in a special invitational.
Exhibition Catalogs And CDs
Purchase catalogs and CD's from previous Society Exhibitions.