Open Call for the special show SCHMUCK münchen 2026

The decision about the entry to SCHMUCK münchen 2026 will be a personal selection of one internationally known specialists. The decision will be reaching you asap after the jury.

This special exhibition is the oldest exhibition of contemporary jewellery work in the world. It takes place since 1959 every year during the International Trade Fair in March. Except for the transport cost to Munich participation in the special show is free of charge for you.

Three contributions of „SCHMUCK münchen 2026“ will be awarded with the Herbert Hofmann Prize. The prize commemorates Dr. Herbert Hofmann, the founder of the special show in 1959. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday 7th March at 17h.
 
In addition, the jury of the Bavarian States Prize will look at the works in the special show. The Bavarian States Prize is awarded to 10 contributions of applied art within all contributions of the International Trade Fair. This prize is awarded with 5.000 €.


>> The deadline for all applications will be the 1st of October 2025.

>> Terms and Conditions


Catalogue
The catalogue of this special exhibition can be ordered at the Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern. here
You can also buy the catalogue at the International Trade Fair in the Hall B1 and in the Galerie Handwerk.


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 the Herbert Hofmann Prize.
• Works will be acknowledged in the SCHMUCK münchen-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 State Prize.
• The Bavarian States Prize is awarded with 5.000 Euros, a gold medal and a certificate.

Organisation and Funding
Promoter: Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH.
Conception and direction: Barbara Schmidt, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern.
Organisation: Eva Sarnowski, Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern.

We are grateful to the Bavarian State Ministry of Commerce, Regional Development and Energy for the support they have lent to this special show, to the Danner Foundation for their sponsorship, and to the Association of Trades Fairs as the organizer of the Crafts and Trades Fair Munich.