The New Ideas in Medallic Sculpture exhibitions are comprised of the work of young individuals studying art in the university setting. Some of these artists have extensive experience with medallic craft, while others are new to this artistic discipline. Diversity of work in the New Approach exhibitions reflects the range of formal artistic training within each participating university.

The universities that have exhibited are:

1998~1999	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
1999~2000	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Osaka University of Arts, Japan
2000~2001	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2001~2002	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Burg Glebichentein-Hochshule für Kunst und Hale, Germany
2002~2003	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Turke Polytechnic Arts Academy, Finland
2003~2004	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
2004~2005	The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, USA Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Saint-Petersburg State Artistic Industrial Academy, Russia

Mashiko Nakashima
Director
Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery
New Approach, Inc.