Open Call: Piece of Peace
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Open Call: Piece of Peace @ Munich Jewellery Week 2025
What is the aim of the open call?
In our times, when society is confronted daily with violence, destruction, and aggression rooted in ethnic, political, or religious divisions, we, as creators, must affirm our obligatory commitment to humanity and stand firmly on the constructive side.
This open call aims to harness the medium of jewelry to convey a message of peace. By showcasing pieces worn on the body and messages spread in the streets, we aim to make art an active presence in society. We strive to achieve this goal by cultivating society through art.
We want to show the power of peace manifestations as a shield against the chaos our society creates and give hope to all of us for a better tomorrow.
Where and when the exhibition will take place?
The exhibition "Piece of Peace" will occur in two different locations in the upcoming spring. Will start at MJW from 12.-15. in March, then will move to a second display at the WearHouse, a brand new jewelry initiative in the city of Amsterdam.
The Exhibition and open call is curated and organized by Daniel Jirkovsky and Yotam Bahat, two artists located in Amsterdam and the founders of the ‘WearHouse’.
Important dates
- Open call deadline: 20.01.2025
- Selection notice: 01.02.2025
- The last day for the arrival of the accepted pieces: is 15.02.2025
- Exhibition in Munich: 12-15.03.2025
- Exhibition in Amsterdam: TBD
- Approx. send back the pieces: June 2025
All the exhibits are for sale. Art about peace should be spread out, from the artist's bench- to the public realm.
Participation Fee
In case of acceptance, we will kindly ask for a participation fee of 20 euros, which will go to fund the rent of the space. During the exhibition, in case of selling, the WearHouse will charge 30% of the selling price, to cover the expenses for building up the exhibition. Make sure to include that in your calculations when deciding the final display price. All the extra earnings will go to fund the rest of the renting of the space and for future events.
Due to the nature of international open call with the medium of photography- the curators keep themselves the right to refuse to show a piece in case of incompatibility between the submission to reality.
- when the exhibition will be over, shipping cost of the pieces back to the artist will be paid solely by the artist.
- What we need to see in the open call:
- Short description about the piece/series, why that piece conveys PEACE, and how it can read as a talisman of hope.
- Dry description- size, weight, materials, type(ring, pendant, etc.), technique if relevant.
- Pictures- please send us the best picture that shows the qualities of the piece. Send up to 3 pictures per piece. Please avoid colorful backgrounds when taking the pictures.
- Those pictures might be used for socials. In case of a 3rd party copyright owner, send us the name of the photographer.
- Short introduction of who you are.
- Display price.
Please fill up the application form and together with high-resolution pictures please send it via wetransfer to our email wearhouse112h@gmail.com
Insurance
We have no insurance, however we are responsible for the pieces from the moment we get it. Please pack your pieces carefully, we will handle your pieces with close care.
Price Limit
Although we are not limiting the selling price of every piece, we want to remind ourselves of the goal of the exhibition- spreading peace. Please remember that jewelry is meant to be worn and accessible.
For More Information
For more questions please contact us by mail, Or through our Instagram page @studio_wearhouse
The WearHouse is a new initiative aimed to promote new ideas/concepts through the medium of jewelry. The WearHouse is an active studio of Yotam Bahat and Daniel Jirkovsky, a space for exhibitions and events taking place in the heart of the Red-light district, Amsterdam.
Looking forward to your submissions!
