OPEN CALL

NYCJW26 Open Call Is Now Closed

Thank You for Your Incredible Response

The NYC Jewelry Week 2026 Open Call officially closed on June 30, 2026.

Thank you to the designers, artists, makers, curators, educators, organizations, and creative thinkers from around the world who submitted proposals. We are grateful for the time and care that went into each application, and we’re excited to review this year’s inspiring range of activity ideas.

Our mission remains to showcase how jewelry can transform culture by amplifying diverse voices, nurturing community, and celebrating the creativity that shapes the jewelry world.

What Happens Next?

Our review process is now underway.

Timeline

  • July 1–15: Application Review Period
  • July 15–31: Applicants Notified
  • September 15: NYCJW26 Marketing Season Begins
  • November 16–22: NYC Jewelry Week 2026

Selected participants will receive details about next steps, participation, and promotional materials following the review process.

Looking Ahead

Each year, NYC Jewelry Week brings together exhibitions, workshops, tours, performances, conversations, shopping experiences, and unexpected activations that invite the public to engage with jewelry in meaningful ways. We look forward to sharing the NYCJW26 program this fall.

If you missed this year’s Open Call, we encourage you to sign up for our newsletter and follow NYC Jewelry Week on social media to be the first to hear about future opportunities and festival announcements.

Thank you for being part of our global jewelry community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in November.