---
title: AJF 2027 LINDA PESHKIN SOLO EXHIBITION AWARD
description: >-
  $20,000 award, paid over two years, to develop and mount a solo exhibition of
  art jewelry at a gallery or venue the artist proposes. Open internationally to
  jewelry artists.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/71747a87-5fa9-48d1-8156-5551539c571d'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-07'
programType: Prize/award
organization: Art Jewelry Forum
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/art-jewelry-forum'
deadline: '2026-11-15'
entryFee: 25 USD
location: 'Lynchburg, VA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  $20,000 award paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and
  $10,000 at completion)
disciplines:
  - art jewelry
  - jewelry
  - metalsmithing
---

# AJF 2027 LINDA PESHKIN SOLO EXHIBITION AWARD

**Hosted by:** Art Jewelry Forum

**Type:** Prize/award | **Location:** Lynchburg, VA, United States | **Deadline:** November 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $25

## About This Program

> "Art jewelry — work worn on the body or that enhances the body in some way, and/or that utilizes jewelry forms and history; all materials considered"

To provide the resources for the development and implementation of a solo exhibition of art jewelry that the artist would not otherwise have the means to undertake. All jewelry artists can apply; applications from artists presenting proposals for their first solo exhibition are encouraged. Artists must demonstrate how this award will impact their professional goals as well as enhance the field of art jewelry.

The proposed exhibition must be about jewelry, loosely defined as: worn on the body or enhances the body in some way; may utilize jewelry forms and/or history; all materials considered. The proposed exhibition must be realized within a two-year time frame (for 2027 edition, that means by December 2029), must be shown at a gallery or other exhibition venue, must include a final critical/curatorial text, and must include a catalog/booklet (to be added to AJF's online library). The project must include a curator (it may be the gallerist) and a text by a writer (it may be the curator) to be published at the time of the opening of the exhibition.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** art jewelry, jewelry, metalsmithing
- **Note:** Professionals in the art jewelry field of any age and career phase are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree program are not eligible (except PhD students). PhD students are eligible but not with exhibitions related to their academic or thesis work.

Applications from recent graduates and for first solo show are encouraged. Professional staff and board members of AJF are not eligible to apply. Location eligibility type: International. Eligible applicant types: Artist. Submission limit: 1.

A project that was already proposed in a previous cycle of the award may be resubmitted, but all documentation, budget, and letter must be new (they must refer to the 2027 award and be dated 2026).

### Additional Requirements

One-page artist biography (narrative, resume, or CV format); two-page project proposal, submitted in English, outlining the proposed exhibition and how the award will help support your work and career and how it would enhance the field of art jewelry; a letter from the proposed gallery or other venue stating that it agrees to show the exhibition if the proposal wins the award; one letter of recommendation supporting the applicant's readiness to realize a solo exhibition; a one-page budget detailing how the monies would be used to implement the project, including materials, estimates from outside vendors, travel costs, and other expenses; 10 images that support/define/clarify the project proposal, each with a detailed caption including a photo credit.

The project must include a curator (it may be the gallerist) and a text by a writer (it may be the curator) to be published at the time of the opening, and a catalog or exhibition booklet made available for upload to AJF's online digital archive. The digital application also asks for date of birth, contact information (name, email, phone), country of origin, and website and social media handles (if applicable).

## Compensation & Benefits

$20,000 award paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and $10,000 at completion)

**Includes:** Prize

An award in the amount of $20,000 to be paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and $10,000 at the completion of the project, but the frequency and amount of each payment can be adjusted to the project). All monies must be used for the implementation of the project. Artist will be responsible for taxes and payments to subcontractors.

Every 6 months, the artist must provide an update (one page maximum) on project progress and how grant monies are spent. The funds can be used to pay for previously incurred expenses if directly related to the project presented (example: materials already purchased, research, etc.).

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 15, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** ajfartistaward@artjewelryforum.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17876/CAFE