Open Call for the Juried Exhibition Things Unsaid

30 members of Precious Collective will be selected to represent Precious in what will be the collective's first American exhibition in Autumn 2025. The Exhibition will then travel to Munich Jewellery Week in March 2026 (subject to world events or other factors beyond both organization’s control).

Concept:
What is a tangible manifestation for the things unsaid?
How can we extend the voice of materiality through acts of making?
Where does the metaphysical influence the language of jewelry?

The duality and texture of storytelling through and with jewelry is sometimes a transitional state that is not fully understood, nor needs to be in many cases. Materiality is changed with imbued meaning that creates a new way in seeing the jewel, and how it wishes to speak to us. Perhaps the things unsaid need their moment, their voice to extend into a visible language that alludes to what may have been if spoken and heard.
/ Mark Mcleish

Keywords: things unsaid, collection, texture, narrative, materiality

The exhibition will be on display at Pistachios from August 14, 2025, to October 26, 2025.
And then travel to Munich Jewelry Week in 2026.

Work to be exhibited:
- Each artist will create totally new work for this exhibition and must be created specifically for this exhibition.
- There is no restriction as to media, materials and size.
- Artists should create between 3 to 5 pieces:

• 1 statement piece; valued up to $3000 USD (artist price)
• 4 wearables: 1 piece between $150 - $600 USD (artist price)
• 3 pieces under $150 USD (artist price).

Application:
Members are asked to apply with 3 to 5 photos of work they have created in the last 5 years which they feel best presents them.
A supporting statement will also be required that details how they will respond to the theme. If selected, artists will then be given the go-ahead to create work for the exhibition.
This is why such a long lead time has been given.
 

1. This is a Precious Collective 'members only' exhibition.
2. If you are not yet a member of Precious: you can apply for free membership via our website: https://www.preciouscollective.com/membership.html
3. If you are successful in gaining membership you can then apply for this open call via the application form that you will be sent along with your welcome email.
4. There are more details about this exciting exhibition via the Precious website: https://www.preciouscollective.com/open-call-things-unsaid.html
5. If you have any questions about this Open Call application / Precious Membership please contact Precious at: https://www.preciouscollective.com/contact-us.html
6. If you have any questions about Pistachios Gallery please contact: director@pistachiosonline.com

Costs:
Application Fee: 15 €.
Pistachios Exhibition Fee: 50 €.
Munich Exhibition Fee: 50 €.

Dates:
Application deadline: September 15, 2024 midnight (CST).
Notification to all applicants: September 25, 2024.
All exhibition work must arrive by July 14, 2025.

For complete exhibition information click here: https://www.preciouscollective.com/open-call-things-unsaid.html

Contact:
- Pistachios Gallery:
email: director@pistachiosonline.com
Phone: (+312) 929-6575

- Precious.Collective:
email: precious.collective@gmail.com
Phone: (+44) 7985282083