Emerging Talent Takes Centre Stage at TALENTEmünchen 2026

I was recommended to apply for Talente by my tutors. I knew it was an amazing opportunity though there would be stiff competition. But if you don’t try!!! I was ecstatic to be selected by the panel, such a privilege to be chosen. Although I knew that this was a prestigious event, I hadn’t truly grasped its scope and scale until I actually walked into the exhibition hall in Munich. Each work was given its own highlighted zone within this vast, high quality gallery space. It had a great atmosphere. I really enjoyed talking to people about their work; there was such a high standard of work on display, and everyone had such a sound understanding of their practice, talked about their work with such clarity and confidence. I was proud to see my sculpture set in this amazing exhibition and to get feedback from people, both in conversation and with them tagging me with photos of my work posted on social media. It was reassuring to get these comments and to see people appreciating my work. That meant a lot to me. Munich Jewellery week was a brilliant opportunity to make lots of connections with people and see current innovations and best practice in craft and design by makers from across Europe. The experience has added inspiration to my MA work and made positive foundations for my future career.

Cameron Pearson