AUTOR ▬ The International Contemporary Jewelry Fair enthusiastically announces its 22nd edition on 9-11 May 2025 at Unirea Shopping Center, Bucharest.
Are you original, have fresh and out-of-the-box ideas? If you are a jewelry designer, up to 26 years old, and believe you have something special to offer to the world, we invite you to join us at the 22nd edition of the AUTOR fair, on 9-11 May.
For the second year in a row, Young Designers at AUTOR continues to be a launchpad for talented and creative young jewelry designers, offering them a unique platform to showcase their creations and share their artistic vision.
With its 22nd edition, AUTOR celebrates its ongoing commitment to contemporary jewelry. As a platform with a rich history of 21 successful editions, AUTOR has had the honor of selecting over 1700 talented designers, facilitating connections between them and an engaged audience. Thousands of jewelry pieces have been loved, purchased, and proudly worn around the world, thanks to AUTOR’s vision and continuity. AUTOR is the space where creative contemporary jewelry is promoted, validated, and showcased both 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 2025: An international jury composed of Angelos Konstantakatos (Focus Artist AUTOR 2025) & Dan Pierșinaru (AUTOR director and founder) will select the AUTOR Young Designers 2025 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 ▬
Participation for selected designers is free of charge, supported by the initiative of the AUTOR for the Future Association and its partners. The designer will only pay a modest participation fee of 30 euros for the registration of their application:
➜ 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;
To be part of the selection process, a 30-euro fee is required, payable via the website after filling in the application form. If a collection is not accepted in the final selection for the fair, this fee is non-refundable.
▇ Deadline to apply: 27 APRIL 2025 ▇
The results of the jury selection will be announced after 5 May 2025.