THE 2026 EXHIBITION OF THE 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL JEWELLERY STUDENT COMPETITION

THE 2026 EXHIBITION OF THE 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL JEWELLERY STUDENT COMPETITION | AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 4

MEET THE 2026 FINALISTS at the Opening on Saturday, August 15th from 4-7PM, at the Alex Trebek Theatre, 50 Sussex Drive. The event is free but please RSVP. Visit the 23RD COMPETITION. The 2026 winners will be announced at the Opening at 6:00PM.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINALISTS:
Matias Beaulieu, Gaia Gia, Jordan Girard, Christy Guo, Micha Leblanc, Weiwei Li, Elisabeth Pope, Marimaud Royer, Zhangchi Shen, Gabriela Sierra, and Yiqi Sun.
Drawing from diverse sources of inspiration, these metalsmith students demonstrate a wide variety of techniques in an admirable range of materials. Most of the students will be at the Opening, and their work will be available for sale.
Selection for the competition is based on technical excellence, ingenuity, and strength of creative vision. One of a kind, production prototypes, jewellery and objects are considered equally.

Our collective thanks to the eminent jurors who share their expertise in reviewing the Competition work in person. This year's jury is:
Tzoofit Hammer, Principal, 4té Inc., Interior Design
Megan Lafrenière, Lead Project Manager, Loans and Exhibitions · Library and Archives Canada | Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
José Niaison, Independent Curator, Board member, Canadian Craft Federation, outgoing Board member, Craft Ontario

View the brief video of the complete list of Past Jurors and Award Recipients.
Thank you to our remarkable donor K.V.D.S for her continuing generosity in providing the Competition prizes.
Our thanks to The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts which is graciously hosting the event at the Alex Trebek Theatre in the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's building overlooking the Rideau Falls (between the Tavern on the Falls and French Embassy). Visit their RCA website.
AFTER THE AUGUST 15TH OPENING, FIND THE STUDENTS' WORK AT PAI GALLERY, 497 SUSSEX DRIVE. HOURS: TUESDAY-FRIDAY 11-6, SATURDAY 11-5 AND SUNDAY 12-5.
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