Art Matters #41 - Sasha Emrith - BIJOUX
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Todays guest was Melbourne-based jeweller Sasha Emrith — the creative force behind Bijoux by Sasha, creator of handcrafted pieces that aren’t just jewellery, but heirlooms in the making. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair and walked the runway at Melbourne Fashion Week — all while remaining proudly handcrafted by an all-Australian small business.

Sasha creates jewels for life’s most meaningful moments — timeless adornments designed to hold memory, emotion and story.
We chatted about how she first got into making jewellery - what her processes look like and the connections she has made while learning and making.
Sasha also told us a bit about man-made gems and why shes decided to use them in her work as well as recycling gold and silver as much as she can.

Jump online and have a look at Sasha's gorgeous sparkly jewels find out how to get in touch for a custom jewellery piece and follow along as she takes Bijoux to the stars!

https://bijouxbysasha.com/

Things to look up:
Development Manager job open at Linden Gallery 
lindenarts.org to apply

Burrinja Gallery – LAST WEEKEND Revisions until Sunday 1st March 
The Hut Gallery – workshops at the hut – Monday print workshop, Tuesday still life workshop $5 for members $10 for non members all are welcome – jump on thehutgallery.com.au
KAPI ART SPACE – Sunday social BYO Project 10:30-12:30pm and paint, pinot with heather Bradbury once a month kapiartspace.com

Creative Australia Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
Applications close 3pm (AEDT), March 3, 2026, for projects beginning from June 9, 2026 to June 2028
This program funds a range of activities and projects, such as the creation of new work, practice-based research, festivals, exhibitions, and more, across all art forms, that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must not last longer than two years from the proposed start date. Grant guidelines can be found online.
https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/arts-projects-individuals-and-groups

PCA Print Commission 2026
Entries close 5pm, February 28, 2026
For over five decades, the PCA’s Print Commission has showcased many talented and innovative artists working in print – both established and emerging. The Print Council of Australia invites applications for the Print Commission 2026, an opportunity to join this historic lineage of commissioned artists. The PCA Print Commission is open to living artists residing in Australia and New Zealand, with the successful applicant receiving major promotional and professional development opportunities. The Print Commission is launched in September in IMPRINT magazine, and artists’ proofs are exhibited in interstate galleries; prints are also included in the PCA Print Archive Collection, 1967–present, and the Canson Australia and State Library Victoria collections. Submitted images must be original works of the entrant and made in the past three years. Visit the website for additional Terms and Conditions. https://www.printcouncil.org.au/print-commission-entries-2026/

Todays Tracks:
Radio Ladio, Metronomy
Ride that Dolphin, KNOWER
Nobody loves you more, Kim Deal

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:
Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave 

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