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02/16/2026

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By Art Jewelry Forum

February 2026, Part 2

Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share all jewelry news. If you’re a member of AJF, you may add news and ideas to this bi-monthly report by submitting here. If you aren’t a member, but would like to become one, join AJF here.

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HERE’S WHAT AJF IS PLANNING FOR MUNICH—JOIN US!
The presentation of the finalists and winner of the 2026 AJF Young Artist Award, supported by Karen and Michael Rotenberg. Our annual members-only dinner. A speaker series. A presentation by Susan Cummins about the new book Marzee. An afternoon-long jaunt to see the exhibition David Bielander: Chiaroscuro at Galerie Zink. A joint panel with the Françoise van den Bosch Foundation. A photo booth to create a scrapbook for this year’s jewelry week. Giveaways of jewelry coloring cards by Jimena Ríos. A schedule of AJF member events across the city. Get full info here.

THE RESONANCE RESIDENCY FUNDRAISER FOR BROOKLN METAL WORKS
Brooklyn Metal Works is fundraising to launch the Resonance Residency, its first residency for jewelry artists. The Resonance Residency will offer artists at every level of their career an opportunity to develop their work and studio practice while enjoying the unique advantages of being in NYC and its contemporary jewelry scene. As part of its efforts, BKMW is fundraising through bundled selections of specialty publications—a generous donation from the personal library of Helen Drutt English, renowned art historian, educator, and founder of Helen Drutt Gallery. Help BKMW reach its first-tier goal of $20,000 to support an initial cohort of three jewelry artists! Get more info, check out the book bundles, and purchase one here. Make open donations here. This project is fiscally sponsored by Art Jewelry Forum.

FEEL LIKE SEEING A JEWELRY SHOW?
Find listings from around the world on our dedicated exhibition page.

EVENTS
We have a dedicated page for them. Go here to see the list.

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS

NIGHT WINDOWS: BRUCE EVANS & NATALIE LOWE
An introspective exhibition pairing the sculptural metals and jewelry works of Natalie Lowe with the photorealist paintings of Bruce Evans. Together, their practices explore the tensions between interior and exterior, seen and unseen, intimacy and distance. Borrowing its title from the luminous glow of windows after dark, Night Windows contemplates the psychology of observation and the quiet narratives that unfold at the edges of private life. At Gravers Lane Gallery through March 14, 2026. More.

VIP PREVIEW IN MUNICH OF GALERIE DOOR’S MIRROR MIRROR
Gallerist Doreen Timmer’s would take great pleasure in walking you through all the artworks in the exhibition, many of them made by artists exclusively represented by Galerie Door. Takes place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8–10 pm, at Galerie Door (hosted by Smudajescheck Galerie), Augustenstrasse 48, Munich. The show will also be on view March 4–8, 2026, during Munich’s jewelry week. More.

OPEN CALL: SPARKLE/ECLAT
Exhibition theme: Sparkle/Eclat. Each artist may submit their own vision of this multifaceted subject. Often associated with brilliance, glamour, or the gleam of precious stones, sparkle can also be subtle, conceptual, emotional, or metaphorical. Artists are encouraged to push beyond the obvious and investigate every possible resonance of the word, visible or invisible, literal or symbolic. The exhibition will open during Destination Bijou Cagnes jewelry week (June 4–7, 2026) and continue till September 20, 2026. Each artist may apply with only a single piece. Deadline: March 22, 2026. Info.

NYC JEWELRY WEEK IS HIRING A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
NYCJW seeks a NYC-based, jewelry-obsessed social media manager to help tell the story of our vibrant community. They want someone who doesn’t just post content, but brings their platform to life. The challenge: If you ran their IG for a week, what would you post? Share your ideas for vibe, talent, Stories, and your unique perspective. To apply, email hello@nycjewelryweek.com with a short intro and your curated-week ideas (deck, mood board, or written pitch). Creative applications encouraged! Applications accepted until the perfect fit is found.

CALL FOR ENTRY: INCONSPICUOUS INTERFERENCE
The Baltimore Jewelry Center is currently accepting submissions for a juried exhibition presented as part of “Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026,” a year-long initiative led by Craft In America. The exhibition will focus on the role of craft and objects carried on the body as instruments for resistance, protest, and change. Deadline: April 22, 2026. More.

RECOVER IN MUNICH
Fifteen creators—among them AJF member Lori Talcott—manifest various aspects of metaphorical upholstery. Upholstering within a jewelry action ranges from protective shields to decorative, cushioned offerings. Going deeper, reupholstering peels back and releases tension. It honors layers and scars that reveal one’s history and tenderness. The work of the invited artists represents multiple interpretations of the theme. Works about digging and covering, exposing or breaking frameworks, and binding together. At Galerie art:ig. Info.

“THREADS AND BEADS” WORKSHOP, TAUGHT BY SÉBASTIEN CARRÉ
Explore a range of textile techniques, for beginners and advanced alike, June 22–26, 2026, in Varen, France. Participants will discover and learn more about needlework, embroidery, Peyote stitch (weaving), net work, and fringe. They will also experiment with techniques such as crochet and macramé to add volume and texture to their creations. Progressive modules will enable participants to acquire technical skills while encouraging experimentation and exchange. More experienced participants can also use the week as a creative retreat to conceptualize a personal project, exploring different technical solutions to bring it to fruition. More info here, or get full info/application by emailing leseldelamain@gmail.com.

FRANÇOISE VAN DEN BOSCH COLLECTION ACQUIRES WORK BY CORRINA GOUTOS
In 2025, the foundation purchased the necklace Ehmi, by Goutos, who was a finalist for both the 2018 and 2024 AJF Young Artist Award. Goutos told AJF that the foundation also bought her Lit Clip.

APPLY TO ONE FOR THE FUTURE
NYC Jewelry Week’s annual recognition award honors emerging talent across the jewelry industry. The award is open to recent graduates, young entrepreneurs, and early-career professionals working in design, education, marketing, journalism, and related fields. Deadline: February 28, 2026. Info.

APPLY FOR SPECTOR CRAFT PRIZE FOR EMERGING ARTISTS 2025–2026
The prize supports exceptional emerging craft artists whose work demonstrates technical mastery, innovative vision, and deep engagement with American culture. Selected artists represent the future of American craft and demonstrate a commitment to strengthening craft’s role in contemporary American culture through their practice, community engagement, and artistic vision. Up to five artists will receive comprehensive support, including $10,000 and mentorship. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Info.

IRELAND LAUNCHES BASIC INCOME FOR ARTISTS
The nation will permanently pay 2,000 creative workers 325€ ($387) per week. A three-year pilot found that basic income payments reduced the risk of artists falling into poverty. According to a government-commissioned cost-benefit analysis, the trial program more than paid for itself by recouping more than its $86 million net cost. San Francisco and New York have also tried similar programs, but Ireland’s Culture Minister, Patrick O’Donovan, described his country’s program as first permanent one. More.

NEWS FROM ALL AROUND

OTTO KÜNZLI. O ON O
Künzli will lecture March 8, 2026, 11:00, at the Pinakothek der Moderne, in Munich. The artist describes the talk as “a highly abbreviated trip through my exploration of the topic of jewelry, a process that has lasted almost 60 years. It is an attempt to convey my thoughts, my deliberations, my doubts, my convictions, my process of searching, and of finding. And of questioning everything and starting out anew. And possibly most importantly of never losing my sense of humor along the way!” Museum website.

HANDMADE UP NORTH: JEWELRY AND SMALL METALS BY WISCONSIN ARTISTS
Many artists create work in response to the environment they’re in, whether through subject matter, techniques, or materials. This exhibit showcases art jewelry and small-scale metalwork from artists with Wisconsin ties, each offering personal and cultural reflections on life in the region. March 4–October 3, 2026, at Racine Art Museum. More.

MAGIC MIRROR ON THE WALL
In fall 2025, Moniek Schrijer, Julia Boix-Vives, and Lars Joosten developed new work during DIVA’s residency program, resulting in this exhibition. Like a mirror, jewelry exists at the intersection of body and image, intimacy and public representation. In this show, it functions as a medium that does not affirm, but questions: what do we see, why do we attach value to what appears, and who decides what’s valuable? At DIVA February 27–April 19, 2026. More.

ALTA FORMA PRESENTS FUTUREOBJEKT AT MELBOURNE ART FAIR
The gallery will show works by Roseanne Bartley, Sam Blomley and Gilda Jones, Melissa Cameron, Katie Collins, Debris Facility Pty Ltd, Eli Giannini, Peta Kruger, Mascha Moje, Yongping Ren, Audrey Tan, Anna Varendorff, Raewyn Walsh, Benjamin Woods, Danni Schwaag, Rosy Shanks, Elisa Zorraquin. At the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre February 19-22, 2026. More.

K. O. D. E. : YES, I DO
A week-long exhibition by designers Soull and Dynasty Ogun, at Salon 94 Design through February 21, 2026. The pair’s interdisciplinary practice spans jewelry, clothing, accessories, furniture, and immersive environments. It blurs the boundaries between design and performance, erases the line between jewelry and sculpture, re-frames clothing as art, and asks what sets furniture and interior decor apart from set-dressing. As “K, O, D, E” says, Keys Open Doors Everywhere. More.

OPPORTUNITIES

OPEN CALL FOR A BOOK INSPIRED BY TAROT
The Mazlo Fund invites contemporary jewelry artists and visual artists to submit one or more pieces inspired by the imagery of tarot for inclusion in an upcoming book titled #tarot. Open to all, regardless of age. Any works, including previous creations, may be submitted for publication, provided they reference the imagery of the 22 major arcana of the Tarot de Conver. Selected pieces will be showcased alongside the artist’s profile and the technical details of the work. Deadline extended to March 31, 2026. Info.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: DESIGN DYNAMIC COMPETITION
Open to all those of African heritage—including Afro-Brazilian, Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean, and other Afro-diasporic communities—to share their vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and future-forward African jewelry industry. One of the three competition categories celebrates gouache artistry—a medium revered by leading jewelry maisons. This category invites not only jewelers but also African visual artists, painters, illustrators, to explore jewelry design through the evocative power of gouache. Deadline: March 1, 2026. Info.

OPEN CALL: DIVA MUSEUM Artist in Residence 2026
The Antwerp, Belgium, museum offers three residents the opportunity to work for three months in its well-equipped studio, draw inspiration from its collection, and present their research in an exhibition. Deadline: April 13, 2026. Info.

PAGES SPOTLIGHTING JEWELRY

TYPHAINE LE MONNIER: PLAYTIME
In Le Monnier’s atelier, hands move instinctively while the mind circles around unresolved questions—shaping forms from fragments, discarded jewels, and fleeting ideas. What appears repetitive gradually reveals a deep, evolving investigation into form and meaning. Le Monnier’s practice is fueled by the fraught tension between failure and discovery, doubt and intuition. Her work wavers between jewelry and sculpture, intimacy and collectivity, questioning the ways in which we inhabit the world and the role objects play within it. Play is no escape; it’s a method of survival, a way to sit with discomfort and keep creating despite uncertainty. Releasing in May 2026, from Arnoldsche. More.

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