This holiday season, we’re tapping into our community to expand the reach of our events and make our long history of showcasing work more accessible to a wider audience. Ornament will launch online and be fully shoppable, followed by an in-person design exhibition in New York City. This marks the beginning of future exhibitions that will co-exist both online and in person.

Ornament, a new American Design Club show, centers on the creation of ornaments- objects that carry both symbolic and aesthetic weight during the holiday season. Beyond decoration, ornaments act as cultural touchstones: they spark memory, mark traditions, and shape the way we gather and celebrate. The materials, forms, and placement of these objects influence not only the atmosphere of a space, but also how we experience ritual, nostalgia, and community.

As a cultural phenomenon, we’ve perfected the functional side of holiday décor- what hangs, what shines, what lasts. The challenge now is not function, but meaning.

We invite artists, designers, and creators to reflect on this theme and tell us: What is the ornament of your collection? Whether decorative or conceptual, functional or symbolic, we welcome interpretations that celebrate the spirit of the holidays. 

When: November 27 – December 15, 2025
Where: Online
In-Person Pop-Up: December 19–21, 2025 at Neighbor, 176 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea)

The online show will be shoppable throughout December, allowing visitors to discover and purchase unique pieces for the holiday season. It will conclude with a three-day pop-up shop in Chelsea, bringing the collection to life in person.

Please fill out the form to participate. Click here to submit your idea.

Submission deadline extended: December 1, 2025.

- If you would like to be part of the online showcase, please submit your application by November 24th.
- If you would like to be part of the pop up only, the deadline is December 1st.

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Accepted participants will be notified by December 2.

Shipping & Drop-off:

• Shipped products must be delivered by December 12 (address provided upon acceptance).

• NYC locals can drop off on Dec 19 and pick up on Dec 21 at Neighbor.

• All unsold product will be returned back to the designers at the end of the show.

For questions, reach out at exhibit@americandesignclub.com or send us a message on Instagram.