The Art Jewelry Forum has announced its 2027 Solo Exhibition Award, a $20,000 grant open to jewelry artists of any age and nationality. The award aims to support the creation of a solo exhibition, advancing an artist working in the field of art jewelry.
The proposed project should focus on jewelry, defined broadly. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2026.
Upcoming Events and Exhibitions
The forum’s next AJF Live event is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Additionally, a trunk show featuring Chicago-based jeweler Erika Novak will take place at the MFA Houston from September 25–26, 2026. Novak combines traditional metalsmithing with advanced design technology.
The Brooklyn Metal Works residency, Resonance 2027, offers jewelry artists a three-month opportunity to develop their studio practice in New York City. The residency includes a semi-private studio space, a $300 monthly stipend, and various credits for tools and coursework. The deadline to apply is October 9, 2026.
In Lisbon, the MUDE – Museum of Design will host an exhibition of Tereza Seabra’s contemporary jewelry collection from September 25, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The collection, donated by Seabra, reflects her vision as a collector, author, teacher, and gallery owner.
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2027 is also accepting applications until October 15, 2026. This international award celebrates excellence and innovation in craft, with the winner receiving €50,000.
The Israel Biennale of Contemporary Jewelry has issued an open call for artists and designers to explore the theme “Silent Resonance—Between Independent Thought and the Movement of the Masses.” The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2026.
In the Netherlands, the Ruudt Peters Retrospective will open at Museum Arnhem on November 21, 2026. The exhibition, titled “Bezieling (afflatus),” will showcase Peters’ career-long focus on infusing soul into objects through divine or intuitive inspiration.
Exhibitions and Events Spotlight
The Kyoto Jewelry 2026 project will transform the Japanese city from October 24 to November 1, 2026. This community-based initiative brings jewelry into public spaces, supporting connections through exhibitions and events.
In Paris, the exhibition “Angel or Demon” will run from October 8–24, 2026. Curated by Elsa Vanier, it features 10 designers exploring themes of harmony and apocalypse through jewelry.
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The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will host a discussion on November 2, 2026. Goldsmith Eva van Kempen and archaeologist Maikel Kuijpers will explore the meaning of craftsmanship in the age of AI.
The National Museum of Art, Kyoto, will present “Reflections in Jewellery: Memory and Identity” from October 24, 2026, to January 17, 2027. This exhibition features 350 pieces by post-war jewelry artists, examining jewelry’s role in artistic expression.
Enamel Resurgence and Artistic Explorations
Enamel is experiencing a resurgence among Canadian creators, with its ancient and demanding technique requiring patience and precision. This trend is reflected in the work of artists like Hunter, who discovered enameling as a teenager and has since made it a central part of their artistic practice. The process, which involves fusing glass to metal, is both unpredictable and meticulous, demanding a high level of craftsmanship.
In other artistic explorations, the exhibition “Cose della Vita” at Galerie Rosemarie Jäger features works by Giampaolo Babetto, Stefan Kraus, and Katja Krumbeck. These artists share a delight for the eye, lived experience, and a quiet sense of humor in their approach to the “things of life.” Similarly, Kruger’s art jewelry combines unexpected materials like shells, gemstones, and plastic into surprising and seductive pieces, on display at Galerie Door.
The theme of artistic reinterpretation continues with the exhibition “Citation,” where jewelry artists transpose famous works by Van Gogh, Soulages, and others into their own vocabulary. This process, known as citation, allows artists to engage with world-famous works in well-defined ways, creating new pieces that reflect their unique perspectives and techniques.
Publications and Opportunities
The winner receives €50,000, with shortlisted works exhibited in Europe in spring 2027.
A writer who shaved their head in 2023 is featured in Palos Verdes Pulse. They discuss their journey into enameling, a craft they discovered as a teenager.
One photographer who received a unit of the Brooklyn Metal Works residency will showcase their work in the exhibition “Oh Well Whatever Nevermind” through November 8, 2026.
The Zilver Museum Schoonhoven will host David Huycke’s solo exhibition, “A Cloud That Weighs More Than the Moon”, from October 3, 2026, to April 25, 2027. Huycke’s silver pieces explore the intersection of science and imagination.
A haematologist who treats patients in the region is not mentioned, but the Radiant Pavilion festival in Melbourne will feature over 300 artists in 59 events, exploring themes of identity, memory, and environmental connection.
