The global contemporary art jewelry community is officially looking ahead to the 2027 exhibition cycle, as the Art Jewelry Forum announces the opening of the application process for the prestigious Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award. Designed to champion innovation, unique artistic visions, and exceptional craftsmanship within the field of studio and contemporary art jewelry, this major international opportunity invites emerging and established makers alike to prepare their submissions for what has become a cornerstone accolade in the discipline.
The initiative serves as a vital platform for artists working in the medium, offering significant professional visibility and a dedicated showcase for boundary-pushing work. As the international art jewelry sector continues to evolve, grants and solo exhibition opportunities of this caliber play an essential role in supporting the career trajectories of dedicated practitioners who challenge conventional definitions of adornment and wearable sculpture.
Jurors
Selecting the eventual recipient of the 2027 award is a distinguished panel composed of three celebrated specialists in the field of art jewelry, handpicked by the Art Jewelry Forum. True to the collaborative and interconnected nature of the community, the jury brings together global perspectives from across different continents and artistic backgrounds.
The panel for the 2027 edition features Bella Neyman from the United States, Jorge Manilla representing Mexico, Belgium, and Norway, and Geraldine Fenn from South Africa. Fenn brings a unique perspective to the deliberations, having earned distinction as the winner of the 2025 Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award. Additionally, the tradition of the award dictates a continuity of peer evaluation: the eventual winner of the 2027 edition will subsequently be expected to serve as a juror in the following cycle, ensuring that past recipients actively shape the future standards of the award.
Application Instructions
Submissions for the 2027 Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award will officially open on September 1, 2026. Artists wishing to put forward their portfolios and proposals must complete their submissions through the designated online portal hosted via Creative West, utilizing the CallForEntry platform, commonly known as CaFÉ.
To complete the process, applicants must first navigate to the parent organization’s website at opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17876/CAFE. From that landing page, candidates will find the direct link redirecting them to CaFÉ. First-time users of the platform will be prompted to establish a new user profile, while returning applicants can utilize existing accounts from previous submissions across various international open calls and juried opportunities.
An application fee of $25 is standard for the submission process; however, the Art Jewelry Forum has confirmed that this fee is entirely waived for current members of the organization, providing an added benefit for active participants within the AJF network.
All prospective applicants must ensure that their complete materials are successfully uploaded and received by the platform no later than 11:59 pm Mountain Standard Time (Denver, Colorado, United States) on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Organizers have emphasized that incomplete entries will not be reviewed or accepted under any circumstances, making careful adherence to the submission guidelines critical for all participants.
