Open Call for the 23rd International Jewellery Art Competition: Paradox

The 23rd International Jewellery Art Competition – Paradox, organized by the STFZ Polish Association of Jewellery Artists, invites artists, designers and makers working in contemporary jewellery, jewellery art and jewellery objects to submit works that explore paradoxical situations. Open internationally, the competition accepts both established and emerging creators. Each participant may submit up to two works (or sets) that are new and have not been previously exhibited or entered in other competitions, with a maximum size of 30 × 30 × 30 cm (larger works may be considered after consultation). The open call runs from 20 Oct 2026 to 31 Jan 2027, with works required to arrive by the deadline. A participation fee applies: 50 PLN per work (STFZ members 90 PLN, other Polish participants 20 EUR, participants from abroad). The jury will evaluate the physical submissions on 13 Feb 2027 and award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, additional distinctions, and a Young Voice Award for artists under 25. Winners will be exhibited at the Amber Museum in Gdańsk during AMBERIF, with the exhibition traveling to further venues in Poland and abroad until 31 May 2027.

Exhibition at Amber Museum (Gdańsk) and potential further venues; jury evaluation and awards ceremony.

Open internationally to artists, designers and makers in contemporary jewellery; works must be new, up to two submissions per participant, max dimensions 30 × 30 × 30 cm; Young Voice Award limited to participants under 25.