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Application deadline: July 30, 2024

https://fundacionamaamoedo.org

Fundación Ama Amoedo announces the call for the Grants Fundación Ama Amoedo 2024. With the aim of providing resources and opportunities for the strengthening of the art ecosystem and its institutions, a total of USD 100,000 will be divided into 10 grants of USD 10,000. The grants will be awarded in four categories: Artists (four grants), Art and Social Engagement (two grants), Organizations (two grants), and Publications (two grants). Grants are intended for artists, artistic collectives, non-profit organizations, institutions and foundations that have a significant connection with Latin America, either by nationality, cultural heritage and/or the site where the project will be carried out. Terms and conditions, as well as the application form, could be downloaded from Fundación Ama Amoedo’s website, in Spanish, Portuguese and English.

Artists Grants are intended for artists and/or artistic collectives whose practices are focused on the visual arts. Specific proposals for research or artistic creation will be accepted, such as: production of work or exhibitions, development of a project, archive or preservation of their own work, among other examples.

Art and Social Engagement Grants are intended to support specific initiatives that, through visual arts, contribute to generate a positive impact on society. Projects that use artistic practice to promote education, social inclusion and the enhancement of the community will be accepted with the aim of accompanying social and collaborative practices. They are aimed at artists, foundations, non-profits, collectives, among others.

Organizations Grants are intended to support specific projects of institutions or non-profit organizations aimed at promoting, preserving and disseminating the work of Latin American artists. Initiatives that contribute directly to the art ecosystem, such as archives, public programs, cultural exchanges, among others, will be accepted.

Publications Grants are intended to contribute to art publications and/or publications by Latin American artists. Non-profit artistic entities, individuals, and small and medium-sized publishing houses may apply.

For more information, please contact info@fundacionamaamoedo.org

About Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a lasting impact on the Latin American contemporary art ecosystem. Concentrated on extending the recognition and social value of artistic work, Fundación Ama Amoedo promotes diverse perspectives and outlets by offering artists and cultural workers different initiatives to support their practices, such as grants, programs, and the artistic residency FAARA.