Open Call: Be Part of NYCJW25

Now in its seventh year, NYC Jewelry Week proudly presents The Week, a seven-day celebration of the art of jewelry. This annual event brings together a global audience to explore jewelry through a dynamic mix of in-person experiences across New York City and beyond.

Our hybrid program features immersive on-site activities alongside virtual events streamed on YouTube. In person, NYC Jewelry Week collaborates with leading figures to curate unforgettable experiences, including exhibitions, retail partnerships, and panel discussions that dive into trends, challenges, and innovations in the field.

We invite designers, artists, makers, and organizations to be part of this curated program, celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship that define jewelry today. While we always welcome traditional and contemporary jewelry practitioners, we also encourage visual artists—including sculptors, mixed media artists, and photographers—as well as historians, researchers, and performers to apply with their ideas. We embrace art in all its forms as it relates to jewelry—through context, concept, representation, materials, or techniques. If you're unsure whether your work fits, reach out to [email protected] before you apply!

HERE WE ARE EXHIBITION AWARD

Additionally, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists are invited to simultaneously apply for the HERE WE ARE Exhibition Award, which offers a $5,000 cash prize to an artist with a significant body of work. The recipient will have the opportunity to develop an exhibition for NYCJW25. Learn more here. Simply indicate your interest in the application form.

Interested in being part of NYCJW25? Follow these steps to submit your application:

Provide Contact Information

• Include your name, email, and relevant details.

Submit Your Bio

• A brief 150-200 word bio about you, your collaborators, and/or your organization.

Describe Your Program/Event

• Outline your proposed event or exhibition, including:
• Description of the project
• Format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)
• Participants involved

Upload Supporting Materials

• Up to 5 files (JPEG, MP4, MOV, WAV, PDF, JPG) with a 10MB limit per file.

Apply Online

• Complete the application form on our website.
• Read the FAQ document before submitting to ensure you have all necessary information.

Deadline

• Applications must be submitted by June 30 at 11:59 PM ET.

06/30/2025

$50.00