Open Call. Schmuck 2024 International Trade Fair Munich
Published: 01.10.2023
Internationale Handwerkmesse Munich
- Mail:
- eva.sarnowski
hwk-muenchen.de - info
hwk-muenchen.de
- Phone:
- 089 5119248
- Management:
- Eva Sarnowski
DEADLINE: 05/10/2023
Pendant: It Started With A Mask Then Some Decoration Got Added, 2021
Fabric thread, acrylic paint, stuffing.
20 x 14 x 8 cm
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In 1959, the first special show of Europäischer Schmuck und edles Gerät was held at the International Trade Fair (IHM). It is considered the initial exhibition for the special show SCHMUCK, which has been shown every year in March since 1962.
Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern wants to invite you for the entry to „Schmuck 2024“.
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 until Munich participation in the special show is free of charge for you. Three contributions of „Schmuck 2024“ will be awarded 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. 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. €
>> Deadline for all applications will be the 5th of October 2023.
Prizes and Awards:
>> Herbert-Hofmann-Prize
>> Bavarian States Prize
Organisation and Funding
Promoter: Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Conception and direction: Wolfgang Lösche, 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.
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 until Munich participation in the special show is free of charge for you. Three contributions of „Schmuck 2024“ will be awarded 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. 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. €
>> Deadline for all applications will be the 5th of October 2023.
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.
- Workds 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 with 5.000 Euros, a gold medal and a certificate.
Organisation and Funding
Promoter: Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Conception and direction: Wolfgang Lösche, 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.
Brooch: Sustainable Construction no.3, 2022
Gold-plated brass, steel, paint (inside), old card board tube.
5 x 5 x 5.5 cm
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Estimated price: 4700 €
Brooch: Juwel #4, 2021
Plastic, acrylic paint, stainless steel, silver.
3.7 x 12.7 x 12.1 cm
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Bracelet: Iaskedthependantdoyouwanttobe abroochordoyouthinkthebrooch preferstobecomeabracelet, 2022
Porcelain ceramic pencil, glaze.
9 x 9.5 x 1.2 cm
Photo by: Fred Kroh
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Sam Tho DuongNeckpiece: 4 seasons. YellowBin, 2022
Plastic from recycle bin silver capsules.
57 x 20 x 5 cm
Photo by: DuoSaTo
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Brooch: Colonial Comeuppance I, 2021
Silver, found object, glass, glass trade beans, steel pin.
7 x 5.5 x 1 cm
Photo by: Sarah de Pina
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Internationale Handwerkmesse Munich
- Mail:
- eva.sarnowski
hwk-muenchen.de - info
hwk-muenchen.de
- Phone:
- 089 5119248
- Management:
- Eva Sarnowski
DEADLINE: 05/10/2023
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