OPEN CALL
EXPANDING THE WORLD OF JEWELRY
NYC Jewelry Week invites designers, artists, makers, and organizations to be part of a curated program of events and exhibitions celebrating the art and craft of jewelry. Our mission is to amplify diverse voices, foster community, and honor the creativity that shapes the world of jewelry.
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 love art in all its forms as it relates to jewelry—whether through context, concept, representation, materials, or techniques. If you’re unsure whether your work fits within our programming, reach out before you apply!
Most activities during NYCJW are free and open to the public, making it a vibrant and inclusive celebration.
Important Details:
- NYCJW is not a trade fair. Activities take place at venues throughout New York City.
- NYC Jewelry Week does not provide event spaces but may assist successful applicants with introductions to potential venues.
- We are not accepting submissions to exhibit individual pieces of jewelry.
For further details, visit our FAQ page.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
NYCJW welcomes applications from jewelry designers, artists, makers, curators, and organizations worldwide. We’re looking for innovative and engaging activities that align with our mission of celebrating the art and craft of jewelry.
Types of Activities We’re Seeking
Exhibitions · Launches · Interviews · Interactive Activities · Performances · Studio Tours · Shopping · Retail · Talks · Panels · Lectures · Writing · Storytelling
Formats We’re Looking For
In-Person Events: Activities must take place in New York City during the NYCJW25 dates: November 17-23, 2025. These events can include exhibitions, workshops, tours, and other experiences hosted at venues across the city.
Virtual Programs: Typically panels, interviews, or lectures, virtual programs are pre-recorded live-to-tape during September and October and released on YouTube during NYCJW25. We also encourage creative approaches to virtual engagement beyond these formats.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:
June 30, 2025.
Need more information about applying? Explore the FAQs for common information.
What You’ll Need to Submit
Contact Information: Name, email, and relevant details.
Bio: A brief (150-200 words) bio about you, your collaborators and/or your organization.
Program/Event Description: Description, format, participants, and target audience.
File Uploads: Up to 5 files (JPEG, MP4, MOV, WAV, PDF, JPG) with a 10MB limit per file.
FEES
Application Fee
Your Open Call application will be reviewed only after payment of the $50 USD application fee. At the final step of the application form, you will be directed to the payment portal.
Participation Fees
- $500 USD: For brands, galleries, dealers, individual artists and designers, collectives, retailers, and suppliers.
- $350 USD: For registered charities, nonprofits, students, and educational institutions.
Application Fee Adjustment
If your proposal is accepted, the $50 USD application fee will be deducted from your final balance.
Fee Reductions
Members of the BIPOC community and BIPOC-owned businesses are eligible for a self-selected 30% fee reduction. The $50 USD application fee is still required.
Benefits for Selected Participants
If your activity is accepted as part of NYCJW, you will receive guaranteed visibility and promotional support through the NYC Jewelry Week platform, including:
- Access to Branded Media: Resources to advertise and promote your activity effectively.
- Main Activity Listing: A detailed listing on nycjewelryweek.com.
- Supporting Event Listings: Two additional listings on nycjewelryweek.com for a reception and/or talk directly related to your main activity. Each listing will include the date, time, and location only.
- Instagram Promotion: A shared Instagram post and a dedicated Instagram story for your main activity featured on @nycjewelryweek during the promotional season.
- Managed RSVPs: NYC Jewelry Week will handle RSVP collection for talks and receptions.
- Newsletter Feature: Inclusion in one NYCJW Daily Digest newsletter sent to our audience during the event week.
Ready to Apply?
Before you visit the Application Form, review the FAQs. This printable document includes important information and offers a glimpse of the questions featured in the application form. They share details about the written materials and files you should prepare in advance.
Submit your application by June 30, 2025 to be considered!
Limitations
NYC Jewelry Week is a curated program and cannot accept all proposals. We will not consider submissions that do not target a broad audience of jewelry enthusiasts, including:
- Niche or industry-specific activities.
- Technical or specialized submissions that are not accessible to a general audience.
- Activities misaligned with NYC Jewelry Week’s values.