Open Call for Strange Traditions Exhibition

The term ‚strange‘ can be interpreted in a broad sense, encompassing not only what is foreign or unsettling, but also what is quirky, curious, extraordinary, or unconventional – depending on the viewer’s perspective. What may be considered normal to some can appear new, fascinating, frightening, or off-putting to others. Through the individual approaches and social contextualisations of the artists, a diverse collection of works will be presented, offering personal insights and perspectives on the perception of traditions, customs, or rituals.

The exhibition will showcase a total of 20 regional, national and international jewellery artists.


Application:
Submissions can only be accepted via an online form on our website. The form will be available from 13.08.2025 at the following link: https://www.plattformschmuckkunst.at/open-call/
Photos: 4:5 (vertical format) / 300 dpi / at least 1.5 MB / copyright
Text: statement or interpretation of the work in the context of the exhibition theme / in English / maximum 800 characters
QR-Code: of the artist‘s website or social media


Conditions: 
- The jewellery objects must be thematically linked to the exhibition theme and title. One jewellery object per artist can be submitted. Only complete applications that meet the formal requirements will be accepted.
- The artists must pay for the production costs of the works themselves. The sales value per work is limited to a maximum of € 1200,-. After the selection process, the pieces of jewellery must be shipped at the artist‘s own expense (including import taxes) and must be received by 02.10.2025.
- For the processing and handling of the return shipment and insurance during the exhibition period, a uniform participation fee of € 65,- is due for the selected artists and has to be paid in advance.
- The association is responsible for the entire exhibition design, advertising, publication and photos of the works (print and online platforms), the supervision of the exhibition, as well as the sale of the works during the exhibition period.
- Unfortunately, there is no capacity for individual feedback and explanations for non-selected artists.


Key dates
Vernissage: 11.10.2025 
Exhibition period: 11.10.2025 - 01.11.2025
Application deadline: September 10th, 12pm CET