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1 open calls for artists in Nelson / Whakatū is open right now. The next to close is Nelson Jewellery Week Call for Proposals, on 11 January 2027.

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Nelson Jewellery Week Call for Proposals

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Nelson Jewellery Week Call for Proposals

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Nelson Jewellery Week 2027 invites jewellers, tutors, curators and makers to propose workshops, exhibitions and special events for the week-long contemporary jewellery festival in Whakatū, Nelson, 1–8 October 2027.

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What open calls are open in Nelson right now?

1 open calls in Nelson / Whakatū is open, and the next to close is Nelson Jewellery Week Call for Proposals on 11 January 2027. The list is updated weekly.

Do I have to live in Nelson to apply?

Check each listing's eligibility. Some are for Nelson artists only, and others are open across New Zealand or beyond. The listing shows who can apply.

An open call is any invitation to submit work or a proposal without needing an existing relationship with the organisation — the most accessible entry point in the arts.