The Ama Amoedo Foundation will award $10,000 scholarships to Latin American artists

The call is open until August 31st. Young people from Latin America working in visual art, social projects, or cultural publications are eligible to participate.

Starting a work, sustaining an idea, or simply being able to dedicate real time to an artistic project can seem like a luxury for those just starting out. That's why every time a scholarship that focuses on Latin American artists becomes available, it's not only celebrated, but also shared.

The Ama Amoedo Foundation announced the opening of its annual call to support cultural, social, and publishing projects from across the region. There are ten $10,000 scholarships that can be applied for until August 31st, with an online application in three languages. The goal: to provide resources to those creating from the Global South.

International Support for Latin American Artists

The Ama Amoedo Foundation has opened applications for the third edition of its annual scholarships, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the artistic and cultural ecosystem of Latin America. This program awards ten scholarships of US$10,000 each to young artists, collectives, non-profit organizations, and publishing projects in the region.

The proposal must be connected to Latin America, either by nationality or location of the project. Applications are accepted in Spanish, Portuguese, and English through the foundation's official website: fundacionamaamoedo.org.

The program is divided into four categories:

- Artists (4 scholarships)

- Art and Social Commitment (2 scholarships)

- Organizations (2 scholarships)

- Publications (2 scholarships)

Each one targets different profiles and forms of creation, but they all share the goal of promoting projects that have a concrete impact, whether symbolic or community-based.

For individual or collective artists, initiatives aimed at the creation, research, or preservation of visual works are welcome. Works with a distinct identity and not associated with commercial spaces are valued.

The art and social commitment category is aimed at those working in the artistic field to generate transformations in society. Applicants are artists, civil associations, cooperatives, or collectives that promote inclusion, education, or community work, always from a collaborative perspective.

The scholarship for organizations seeks to promote nonprofit cultural institutions that work with Latin American artists. Projects related to archives, exchanges, public programs, or research that contribute to the cultural fabric of the region may be submitted.

Finally, the publications scholarship is intended for those seeking to publish books or digital publications on Latin American art. Both individuals and small and medium-sized publishers are welcome to apply, provided they have a concrete proposal with a deadline of up to two years.

The jury is made up of prominent figures from the Latin American art scene:

- Marielsa Castro Vizcarra, chief curator of the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín.

- José Roca, curator of Latin American Art at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington.

- Susanna V. Temkin, interim curator of the Museo del Barrio in New York.

- Verónica Flom, director of the Ama Amoedo Foundation.

This call for entries is an opportunity for young artists who are still in training or just beginning their professional career. Participating in an international competition, being evaluated by renowned curators, and receiving financial support to complete a project can be a turning point in any artist's career.

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