OPEN CALL

4th SLOVENIAN JEWELRY WEEK 2025 /
SLOVENSKI TEDEN NAKITA 2025
April 10 – 19, 2025

Slovenian Jewelry Week (SIJW) is the premier platform for showcasing contemporary jewelry design in Slovenia on a global stage. It serves as a hub for creativity, innovation, and professional expertise, bridging the gap between the past, present, and future of jewelry design. SIJW celebrates the artistry, dedication, and passion behind the craft, highlighting contemporary jewelry as a true reflection of the designers' thoughts, ideas, and personal expressions. Additionally, it offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative visions of the designers.  

4th SLOVENIAN JEWELRY WEEK 2025 April 10 – 19, 2025 Open call
4th SLOVENIAN JEWELRY WEEK 2025 April 10 – 19, 2025 Open call

The open call invites contemporary jewelry designers from Slovenia, Europe, and beyond to participate in the main exhibition of SIJW 2025, which will take place at Center Rog in Ljubljana. A professional jury will select the best designers, who will have the opportunity to showcase their work, and the most outstanding will receive awards for exceptional achievements in design.

The theme of this year's exhibition, "Energy," delves into the dynamics of creativity and transformation. Designers will explore how energy transcends physical resources, impacting the psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions that shape our world. Their works will reflect energy transitions—moments when the new replaces the old—catalyzing significant shifts across sectors such as transportation, architecture, agriculture, industry, politics, and culture. These transformative moments, which have inspired artists for centuries, continue to serve as a powerful source of creativity for contemporary designers. Through bold, innovative approaches, they will explore how energy and raw materials can be transformed into unique artistic expressions that encapsulate the spirit of the age and the profound changes happening in society.

The main curated exhibition of SIJW 2025, "Energy", will be held from April 10 to April 19, 2025, at the creative Center Rog in Ljubljana. Center Rog is dedicated to the cultural and creative sector, focusing on craftsmanship, applied arts, and design.

For more information about Center Rog, visit: www.center-rog.si.

The application period for the jewelry exhibition runs from October 10, 2024, to January 10, 2025. Detailed conditions and rules can be found in the attached PDF.

The selection of designers will be made by a professional jury, and applicants will be informed of the results by February 1, 2025. Selected designers must deliver their pieces by March 1, 2025, and pay a fee of €60 for the return and insurance of the pieces. The jury will only consider correctly completed and comprehensive applications.

Applicants may submit up to three (3) individual jewelry pieces or a collection related to the exhibition theme, "Energy". By applying, applicants consent to the use of visual and written materials for project promotion. The application must include photos of the pieces and a statement of the originality of the presented works.

APPLICATION

OPEN CALL SIJW 2025

DETAILS ABOUT THE JEWELRY / COLLECTION

Up to three (3) individual jewelry pieces or a collection.

High-resolution photos of the jewelry (jpg format, 300 dpi) with file names (e.g., john_do_selfreflection_ring).

AUTHORSHIP STATEMENT

Upon submitting this application, I/we declare that I/we am/are the author(s) of the work that has been submitted and prepare photo and video material for the promotion of the event in accordance with the provided guidelines.