Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award 2027

Art Jewelry Forum's Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award offers a $20,000 award to support the creation of a solo exhibition advancing an artist working in art jewelry. Professionals of any age, nationality, and career phase may apply, subject to the stated exclusions. Applications from recent graduates and for first solo shows are encouraged. Applicants must propose an exhibition with a committed gallery or other venue, a curator, and a catalog or exhibition booklet.

Art jewelry solo exhibition

Eligible applicants are professionals in art jewelry of any age and career phase, of any nationality. Students currently enrolled in a degree program are ineligible except PhD students; PhD students may not apply with exhibitions related to their academic or thesis work. AJF professional staff and board members are ineligible. Recent graduates and first solo exhibitions are encouraged, not required. Submit an application, a one-page artist biography in narrative, resume, or CV format, and a project proposal in English. The proposal must include a two-page description of the exhibition, how the award would support the artist's work and career, and how it would enhance the field of art jewelry; a letter from the proposed gallery or other venue agreeing to show the exhibition if the proposal wins; and one recommendation letter supporting the applicant's readiness to realize a solo exhibition. The project must include a curator, who may be the gallerist. The project and budget must include a text by a writer, who may be the curator, to be published at the exhibition opening. Include a catalog or exhibition booklet of any shape and size containing exhibition text and images, available for upload to AJF's online digital archive. Submit a one-page budget detailing use of the award, including materials, outside-vendor estimates, travel, and other expenses. Submit 10 images supporting, defining, or clarifying the proposal; these may include storyboard-style images, inspiration images, or past work supporting the proposal. Each image must have a detailed caption explaining the image or its relationship to the proposal and must include a photo credit; jewelry captions may include title, year, dimensions, and materials. Submitted images must be available as high-resolution JPG files at 300 dpi or higher for AJF's print media and/or website use if selected; high-resolution files need not be submitted with the application. Previously proposed projects may be resubmitted, but all documentation, budget, and letters must be new; letters must refer to the 2027 award and be dated 2026. The award is $20,000 toward the solo exhibition. The application fee is $25; there are no participation or additional fees.