Call for Swedish Artists: Amber Trip 2026 Art Jewellery Contest, Mind the Gap + Special Swedish Ambassador Prize

Theme (2026): Mind the Gap.

Curated by Mona Wallström (Sweden), Chair of the Jury, the theme encourages artists to explore the spaces that divide and connect us:

Mind the gap!

From the space between a train and the platform, to cultural divides, societal cracks, or even personal gaps — these spaces can be challenges, opportunities, or windows to new perspectives. Jewellery can bridge these gaps, offering meaning and connection in unexpected ways.


Swedish Ambassador Prize
To honor Swedish craftsmanship and design excellence, Amber Trip introduces the “Swedish Ambassador” Prize. This special award highlights outstanding Swedish entries and celebrates their contribution to contemporary art jewellery on an international stage.


Competition Details

• Deadline for applications & arrival of works: 15 January 2026
• Exhibition: 12–14 February 2026 at LITEXPO, Vilnius
• Requirements:
  • Works must reflect the theme Mind the Gap.
  • Amber is optional. Pieces featuring amber are eligible for a special amber prize.
  • Technical quality and craftsmanship are highly valued by the international jury.

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form: Application Form
2. Send your artwork to:

Jūratė Guntorienė
Aušros Vartų st. 15–10
Vilnius, Lithuania.


Why Participate?

• Showcase your work to an international audience.
• Compete for the Swedish Ambassador Prize and other special awards.
• Connect with the vibrant Baltic art jewellery community and celebrate the creative bridge between Sweden and Lithuania.

Amber Trip 2026 invites all Swedish jewellery artists to explore the gaps that define and unite us — and to create pieces that speak across borders, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us, and let your art celebrate connection.