08/07/2026
Calling all contemporary jewellery artisans across Australia!
The National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) is back and inviting entries from talented jewellery practitioners nationwide. This prestigious biennial event, hosted by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, celebrates the innovative and unique creations of Australia’s finest contemporary jewellers.
Founded in 1992 by Griffith City Council, the NCJA is a national acquisitive prize aimed at showcasing contemporary jewellery and enriching the National Contemporary Jewellery Collection housed at the Gallery.
There are two (2) prize categories in the 2026 National Contemporary Jewellery Award competition:
✨National Contemporary Jewllery Award - a $5000 acquisition award.
✨Design Excellence Award - a $1000 non-acquisition award.
Entries are now open until 11 September 2026! For more information on how to enter please visit https://bit.ly/NCJA2026
The finalists works will be exhibited from Saturday 14 November, with winners announced at the gala opening on Friday 13 November 2026.
Judges to be announced.
Terms and conditions apply.
Image: NCJA 2024 Winner - Juanita McLaughlan, ”Dhurrin / green unripe”, Woollen blanket bush dyed, possum fur/skin, cotton thread.
Established in 1992 by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, the National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) is a biennial award that brings together contemporary applied arts, visual arts and design practice. NCJA attracts Australia’s leading contemporary object artists and expands the boundaries of th...
