Open Call for Preziosa Young Design Competition 2023

The aim is to contribute to the circulation of what is new in research jewellery and showcase what the new generations of goldsmiths/designers/artists are 'brewing'.
The project was envisioned by LAO - Le Arti Orafe Jewellery School, which manages all organizational aspects and related costs. For each edition, an international jury composed of curators, artists, and critics select a small number of young artists from all those who have submitted their candidature.

Selected artists will be exhibited in specially designed exhibition spaces at Preziosa Exhibition, Florence Jewellery Week.
A high-quality catalogue will be published, to introduce the selected artists with a short biography, full-colour images, and a description of their work.

The selection will be based on:

• The quality of design and manufacture of the pieces;
• The contemporary use of the materials;
• The conceptual and technical innovation.

The contest provides a high level of quality, both conceptual and technical.
The participants are young professionals, who already have their own activity and a demonstrable curriculum.
Therefore, PY is not suitable for students who still attend schools or academies or recently graduated.

We invite worldwide artists, goldsmiths, silversmiths, designers, and young professionals to present projects that illustrate the work in which they are currently involved. PY is not suitable for students or recently graduated. Candidates must not be more than 35 years old in 2023.

Key dates:

• 15th November 2023: Applications deadline.
• Spring 2024: Award Ceremony: Preziosa prize - LAO special prize - Inhorgenta prize.
• Year 2025: Preziosa Young Exhibition Tour around several European Galleries.

Awards:

• PREZIOSA prize: The works of the selected participants are presented in Florence, in conjunction with Florence Jewellery Week, which will take place in spring 2024. 
• LAO special prize: One of the selected artists is invited to Florence for a period of one to three months, as an Artist in residence. 
• Inhorgenta prize: One of the selected artists is awarded a free space for participation as an exhibitor in the following edition of the fair.

>> Read here all the conditions and detail to submit your application