About the Open Call

Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants for Artists are intended for artists and/or collectives whose practices are focused on the visual arts. Specific research or artistic creation projects that imply a significant contribution to the artists' careers will be accepted. Four grants of U$D 10,000 will be awarded with the aim of supporting artists at a key moment in their careers. Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants for Art and Social Engagement are intended to support specific initiatives of groups, individuals, or non-profit organizations that, through the arts, contribute to create a positive impact on society. Projects that use artistic practice to promote education, social inclusion, and community enhancement will be accepted. Two grants of U$D 10,000 will be awarded to support social and collaborative practices. Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants for Organizations are intended to support specific projects of institutions or non-profit organizations aimed at promoting, preserving and disseminating the work of Latin American artists. A wide variety of initiatives formats that, through precise goals, contribute directly to the art ecosystem will be accepted. Two grants of U$D 10,000 will be awarded with the objective of accompanying related institutions in their missions. Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants for Publications are intended to contribute to publications of art and artists of Latin America. Its objective is to encourage artistic professionalization by supporting publications of significant relevance. Two grants of U$D 10,000 will be awarded to specific publications, with a two years maximum period to complete the work.

What is Offered

Grants of U$D 10,000 are awarded to selected artists, projects, organizations, or publications.

Requirements

Applicants for the Artists grant must be artists and/or collectives whose practices are focused on the visual arts. Applicants for the Art and Social Engagement grant must be groups, individuals, or non-profit organizations contributing to social impact through the arts. Applicants for the Organizations grant must be institutions or non-profit organizations promoting, preserving, and disseminating Latin American artists' work. Applicants for the Publications grant must be specific publications of art and artists of Latin America, with a two-year maximum period to complete the work.

How to Apply

Visit the application page at https://fundacionamaamoedo.org/index.php/en/grants_apply for instructions.