Bluestone: The judgement of peers.

The article in Garland Magazine discusses the formation and principles of the Bluestone craft-collecting collective in Victoria, Australia. Founded by a group of artists and makers, Bluestone aims to support contemporary craft practice, encourage high-quality exhibition work, and challenge traditional craft ideas. The group funds acquisitions through member contributions and prioritizes artists not already represented in public institutions. After ten years of collecting, the Bluestone I collection was donated to RMIT University Art Collection, with plans for a second collection already underway. The group's impact has exceeded expectations, fostering dialogue among peers and influencing commercial galleries to represent craft. [Extracted from the article]