There is history in a brooch. They are often family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. These treasures connect us to memories of our grandmothers wearing them with their Sunday best, or to stories of ancestors we never met. Brooches also carry echoes of world history. Many cultures across time used brooches as functional parts of their daily dress, for example the ancient Romans used fibulas to fasten their togas, Norse women fastened the straps of their apron dresses with turtle brooches, and the Victorians are famous for their mourning jewelry known as memento mori, which often took the form of a brooch containing the hair of their dearly departed.   

Old Fashion: a collection of contemporary brooches April 28 – May 13, 2023 Reception: Friday, April 28, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
● Entry Fee: $10 per piece
● 1 – 3 pieces per artist in ANY medium (paper, recycled materials, etc - be creative!)
● Please include the artist's name/title/price with the piece (in a box with or pinned to your brooch).
● All brooches must have a functional pin stem and closure to be mounted for display.
● Works may be priced for sale; CALC retains 35% commission.
● Works may be dropped off in person or received during the delivery period (see below). Mailed work must have pre-paid return labels.
● Please confirm your participation and number of entries by emailing Abria at adonato.calc@gmail.com Deadline to RSVP is April 19. After that, we cannot guarantee space for display.