AUTOR ▬ The International Contemporary Jewelry Fair enthusiastically announces its 21st edition on 18-19 May 2024 at the University, Ghica House.

Are you original, have fresh and out of the box ideas? If you are a jewelry designer, you are up to 26 years old and you think you have something special to offer to the world, we invite you to join us at the 21st edition of the AUTOR fair, on 18 and 19 May.

For the first time at AUTOR, Young Designers becomes a springboard for talented and creative young jewelry designers, giving them a unique platform to showcase their creations and share their artistic vision.

With its 21st edition, AUTOR celebrates 15 years of continuous activity. We are a platform dedicated to contemporary jewelry with a rich history of 20 successful editions. We have had the honour of selecting over 1700 talented designers, facilitating the connection between them and the passionate public. Thousands of jewels have been loved, purchased and proudly worn around the world thanks to our vision and continuity. AUTOR is the space where creative contemporary jewelry is promoted, validated, and showcased nationally and internationally.

How to apply:

Eligible to participate in the AUTOR Fair:

✦ Designers and artists in the field of contemporary creative jewelry up to the age of 26;

Selection process & jury AUTOR 2024:

An international jury composed of  Ela Nord (Focus Artist 2024) & Dan Pierșinaru (AUTOR director and founder) will select the AUTOR Young Design 2024 applications based on the following general criteria:

✦ presenting a unified approach in the proposed collection/pieces;
✦ originality (a personal vision)
✦ concept (strong ideas, coherence/unity of work)
✦ respect for the principles of contemporary jewelry (significant pieces/statement)
✦ innovative use of materials, excellent technique and well-mastered craftsmanship.

Participation fee:

  ▬ The participation of those selected is free of charge, supported by the initiative of the AUTOR for the Future Association, the AUTOR platform and its partners ▬ participants will only pay a modest participation fee of 30 euros.

Participation support for selected designers includes: exhibition support (white jewelry table 125x68cm H90 cm and chair); personalized designer name tag; promotion before and after the event; direct interaction with the buying public; access to industry specialists invited by AUTOR; free access to the Welcoming Cocktail Party, openings and AUTOR 2024 After Party.

To be part of the selection process, there is a fee of 30 euros to be paid via the website after filling in the application form.
In the event that the collection is not accepted in the final selection for the fair, this fee is non-refundable.

▇  Deadline: 10 MAY 2024  ▇

The results of the jury selection will be announced after 13 May.

➜ Click here for application  ⬅

 

TICKETS FOR AUTOR FAIR 18-19 MAY