Band Rings
with Emily Rioux
May 24, 2025
Band Rings
with Emily Rioux
REGISTRATION IS FULL!
AX Workshop Room | 12 Maple Ave., Sussex
Saturday, May 24 | 1-5pm
$75 per person | Ages 14+
Get ready for the second iteration of an unforgettable creative experience at AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, on May 24, from 1 PM to 5 PM, as we present the Band Ring Workshop once again, led by the talented jewellery artist, Emily Rioux! If you missed the first one, here’s your chance to dive in!
This hands-on, immersive session will guide you through the process of crafting a stunning sterling silver band ring entirely from scratch. Under Emily’s expert guidance, you’ll explore exciting surface texture techniques, master the delicate art of soldering, and size your ring to perfection, all while unleashing your inner artist.
Whether you’re a seasoned jewellery maker or a complete beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire and elevate your skills in a fun and supportive environment. With limited spots available, don’t miss out on this opportunity to create your own one-of-a-kind piece!
About the Artist
Originally from Rothesay, NB, Emily Rioux is a multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator based in Sussex, New Brunswick. She serves as the Marketing and Programming Coordinator at AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, where she is dedicated to fostering creativity and community engagement through innovative arts programming.
Emily is a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where she earned a Certificate in Visual Arts and a Diploma in Metalsmithing and Jewellery Design. Her artistic practice pushes the boundaries of traditional jewellery, focusing on creating full-body, conceptual pieces that challenge the conventional understanding of wearable art.
When she is not working in the arts sector, Emily is a passionate spin coach, who enjoys spending time in nature with her dog.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation for their generous support of our jewellery centre.
Call for Exhibition Proposals
Professional and emerging artists/artist teams working in all mediums are invited and encouraged to submit proposals for solo, group, or curates exhibitions. The deadline for proposal submissions for next season has passed, but we accept proposals year round for later dates.
AX is committed to developing, supporting and promoting exhibition opportunities and experiences for New Brunswick artists from established and underrepresented communities. In choosing exhibitions, AX seeks a balance of established and emerging artists, exhibiting works fro our region and beyond. AX is also dedicated to exhibiting children’s art and student work created in local-area schools and through our own programming.
AX offers an average of six exhibitions a year and strives to pay artists fair compensation for the right to exhibit their work. We include artist fees based on national CARFAC standards in all grant applications so there fees can be paid to artists whenever possible. AX’s exhibitions are selected by a rotating panel of respected artists and art educators knowledgeable in the discipline involved. The selected juries base their decisions on the artist’d statement and images submitted as part of exhibitions proposals.
While you may suggest a curator as part of your proposal, AX is under no obligation to pay this curator or work with them directly. In your proposal, please clarify if you are willing to work with a curator of AX’s choosing. If you are proposing a curator, please include their credentials along with your proposal.
All artists interested in submitting an exhibtion proposal should also refer to our sample artist agreement before submitting as it clarifies requirements assiciated with exhibiting at AX.
In your proposal, please include:
- Contact information (name, address, phone, email, website)
- Are you applying for a solo artist show, a group show, or a show you will curate?
- Title of your proposed exhibiton
- Approximate number of pieces and dimensions
- Project description (max. 500 words), including:
- artist statement
- concept for proposed exhibit
- what are you trying to achieve
- Note: If you would prefer to present your project description by video, you may upload a 2 to 3 minute (maximum) video clip to YouTube and share the link with us.
- Arts resume/CV (no more than 3 pages)
- Artist biography, including training and exhibiton history (no more than 500 words)
- 10 digital (JPG) images of work with an accompanying numbered image list specifying title, media, dimensions, and year of work. Can send images on a USB stick, through Dropbox.com or WeTransfer, or by email – website links to supplementary visual materials are also welcome. Images submitted by email must be no larger than 1024 pixels at the longest dimension, adn no more than 150 dpi.
Applications may be submitted electronically to: admin@axartscentre.ca (please include AX Exhibition Proposal int he subject line of the email). Or mailed/dropped off in person to:
AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex
12 Maple Ave., Sussex, NB E4E2N5
Preparing a proposal? Have a look at our gallery dimensions and photos for context. If you have any questions about the proposal process, contact: admin@axartscentre.ca