OPEN CALL / group exhibition / contemporary jewellery
Graz / September 2026 / Applications until July 26 th, 12pm CET

TITLE

PRIORITIES

THEME
What (doesn’t) matter – what truly matters to us, and what do we only claim matters?
In a world that constantly demands decisions, wants everything at once, yet rarely
allows for real depth, “priority” has become a form of currency. But who decides
what takes precedence — and at what cost? We confront the uncomfortable question:
which values truly guide our actions, and which merely distract us?
This exhibition does not seek to reassure. It challenges. It questions what we have
accepted as self-evident for far too long and invites us to rethink our own priorities —
perhaps even to redefine them.
What becomes clear is this: priorities in jewellery art are never purely aesthetic. They
speak of identity, belonging, sustainability, and of what artists and wearers perceive
as essential.

EXHIBITION TYPE
group exhibition for contemporary jewellery

VERNISSAGE

05.09.2026

EXHIBITION PERIOD
05.09. - 03.10.2026

VENUE
Plattform Schmuckkunst / Mariahilferplatz 3 / 8020 Graz / Austria

ARTISTS
a total of 20 national and international jewellery artists

APPLICATION
Submissions can only be accepted via an online form on our website. The form will
be available from 02.06.2026 until 26.07.2026 with the button on the end of the page.
PHOTOS: 4:5 (vertical format) / 300 dpi / at least 1.5 MB / copyright
TEXT: statement or interpretation of the work in the context of the
exhibition theme / in English / maximum 800 characters
QR-Code: of the artist‘s website or social media

APPLICATION DEADLINE
26.07.2026 / 12pm CET

FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS
The jewellery objects must be thematically linked to the exhibition theme and title.
One jewellery object per artist can be submitted. Only complete applications that meet
the formal requirements will be accepted.
The artists must pay for the production costs of the works themselves. The
sales value per work is limited to a maximum of € 1200,-. After the selection process, the
pieces of jewellery must be shipped at the artist‘s own expense (including import
taxes) and must be received by 21.08.2026. For the processing and handling of the
return shipment and insurance during the exhibition period, a uniform
participation fee of € 85,- is due for the selected artists and has to be paid in advance.
The association is responsible for the entire exhibition design, advertising
publication and photos of the works (print and online platforms), the supervision of
the exhibition, as well as the sale of the works during the exhibition period.
Unfortunately, there is no capacity for individual feedback and explanations for

non-selected artists.