Jewellery/Metal Arts
Sterling Exhibition
Sterling 2025
Celebrate the talent and creativity of NBCCD’s Jewellery/Metal Arts students at Sterling Exhibition 2025, proudly sponsored by Gallery 78. This annual showcase features exceptional work by first- and second-year students, highlighting their craftsmanship and innovation in metal arts.
Free and open to the public, the exhibit runs from May 2 to June 5, 2025, at Government House. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the finely crafted pieces of New Brunswick’s next generation of metal artists.
Shop
Select works from the exhibition are available for purchase through Gallery 78.
Awards
The 2025 Sterling Exhibition Awards, are proudly sponsored by Gallery 78. These awards recognize outstanding craftsmanship and creativity among NBCCD’s Jewellery/Metal Arts students, highlighting the dedication, talent, and innovation of the next generation of metal artists. Our sincere thanks to Gallery 78 for their generous support and continued commitment to uplifting emerging artists in our community.
Jacey WarkentinOne to Watch Award
Alex Vandenborre One to Watch Award
Ceilidh CraigMaterial Innovation Award
Ryan HarrisDavid and Nancy Holt Memorial Award
David GomezInge Pataki Excellence Award
As part of this award, David has also been granted a solo exhibition at Gallery 78.
DiplomaJewellery/Metal Arts
Jewellery/Metal Arts is a two-year studio-based Diploma program that can be completed in four semesters of study. The program enables students to learn skills that transform metal into functional and non-functional objects. It provides intensive skill development by introducing students to sawing, filing, soldering, riveting and stone-setting. Students use Computer-Assisted Design (CAD), mould-making and casting technologies to experiment in making multiple designs. Through advanced processes such as complex construction, forging and silversmithing, they establish an individual artistic practice. Through applied research, critical discourse and self-reflection, students engage in experimentation and creative problem solving. They learn about written and visual communications for artists and entrepreneurs, art history, drawing and 2D/3D design. They create a portfolio that celebrates the power of the imagination and can be used to launch their career.