Call for applications: Schmuck 2019
Published: 13.06.2018
Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
- Mail:
- eva.sarnowski
hwk-muenchen.de
- Phone:
- +49 89 5119 248
- Management:
- Eva Sarnowski, Wolfgang Lösche
DEADLINE: 05/10/2018

This special exhibition is the eldest exhibition of contemporary jewellery work in the world. It takes place since 1959 every year during the International Trade Fair in March.
Three contributions of Schmuck 2019 will be awarded with the Herbert Hofmann Prize. The prize commemorates Dr. Herbert Hofmann, the founder of the special show in 1959. In addition the jury of the Bavarian States Prize will look at the works in the special show.
Schmuck is organized since 1959 at the international trade fair. It is the eldest special jewelry show in the world. Both young talents and experienced artists working in the applied arts and technology will have the opportunity to show their work in the international competition.
The chosen works will be shown on the International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades in Munich from 13th to 17th March 2019.
Deadline for all applications will be the 5th October 2018
Projects by around 60+ participants from ca. 30 countries are exhibited in specially designed exhibition spaces over around 600 m2. At the start of the fair, we publish a high-quality catalogue to introduce the participants, together with a short biography and a description of the work. During the fair, an international jury nominates the winner of the Herbert Hofmann Prize The prize is nominal. The prize winners are mentioned again in the catalogue the following year.
The contributions should reflect the development of the artist or technician while illustrating the type of work and the topics that s/he is currently involved in. The work may not be more than two year old. The selection panel considers the applications and selects the entrants for the competition. The entrants’ contributions are then exhibited at the „Schmuck“ exhibition, which takes place during the International Skilled Trades Fair. They are appraised here by an international jury. Either individual items or a group of works can be considered. Depending on the size, no more than eight works should be presented.
Download the conditions of participation with the timetable for 2019.
Prizes and Awards:
Herbert-Hofmann-Prize
Bavarian States Prize
Organisation and Funding:
Promoter: Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Exhibition Patron: Benno und Therese Danner´sche Kunstgewerbestiftung München
Conception and direction: Wolfgang Lösche, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
Organisation: Eva Sarnowski, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
Arrangements: Alexandra Bahlmann
We are grafetul to the Bavarian State Ministry of Commerce, Energy and Technology for the support they have lent this special show, to the Danner Foundation for their sponsorship, and to the Association of Trades Fairs as organizer of the Crafts and Trades Fair Munich.
Schmuck is organized since 1959 at the international trade fair. It is the eldest special jewelry show in the world. Both young talents and experienced artists working in the applied arts and technology will have the opportunity to show their work in the international competition.
The chosen works will be shown on the International Trade Fair for the Skilled Trades in Munich from 13th to 17th March 2019.
Deadline for all applications will be the 5th October 2018
Projects by around 60+ participants from ca. 30 countries are exhibited in specially designed exhibition spaces over around 600 m2. At the start of the fair, we publish a high-quality catalogue to introduce the participants, together with a short biography and a description of the work. During the fair, an international jury nominates the winner of the Herbert Hofmann Prize The prize is nominal. The prize winners are mentioned again in the catalogue the following year.
The contributions should reflect the development of the artist or technician while illustrating the type of work and the topics that s/he is currently involved in. The work may not be more than two year old. The selection panel considers the applications and selects the entrants for the competition. The entrants’ contributions are then exhibited at the „Schmuck“ exhibition, which takes place during the International Skilled Trades Fair. They are appraised here by an international jury. Either individual items or a group of works can be considered. Depending on the size, no more than eight works should be presented.
Download the conditions of participation with the timetable for 2019.
Prizes and Awards:
Herbert-Hofmann-Prize
- The prize commemorates Dr. Herbert Hofmann, the founder of the special show in 1959.
- Three contributions will be awarded with the Herbert Hofmann Prize.
- Works will be acknowledged at the SCHMUCK-Catalogue of the following year (including photography and text).
- Distinguished exhibitors receive a certificate and a stele (designed by Hermann Jünger).
Bavarian States Prize
- Every exhibitor at the International Trade Fair can apply for the Bavarian States Prize.
- The Bavarian States Prize is awarded to 10 contribution of applied art within all contribution of the International Trade Fair. The Bavarian States Prize is awarded with 5.000 Euros, a gold medal and a certificate.
Organisation and Funding:
Promoter: Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Exhibition Patron: Benno und Therese Danner´sche Kunstgewerbestiftung München
Conception and direction: Wolfgang Lösche, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
Organisation: Eva Sarnowski, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
Arrangements: Alexandra Bahlmann
We are grafetul to the Bavarian State Ministry of Commerce, Energy and Technology for the support they have lent this special show, to the Danner Foundation for their sponsorship, and to the Association of Trades Fairs as organizer of the Crafts and Trades Fair Munich.
Brooch: Nonplus, 2017
Lapis Lazuli, gold.
5 x 5 x 0,9 cm
Photo by: Lin Cheung
Awarded at: Herbert Hofmann Prize 2018
Published at: Schmuck 2018 Catalogue
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Brooch: Schwarze Struktur No. 6, 2016
Ebony, plastic, silver, steel.
Awarded at: Herbert Hofmann Prize 2018
Published at: Schmuck 2018 Catalogue
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Brooch: Why its all overgrowing, 2017
Nephrite, gold.
Awarded at: Herbert Hofmann Prize 2018
Published at: Schmuck 2018 Catalogue
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.
Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
- Mail:
- eva.sarnowski
hwk-muenchen.de
- Phone:
- +49 89 5119 248
- Management:
- Eva Sarnowski, Wolfgang Lösche
DEADLINE: 05/10/2018
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