Open Call | Solo project 2023 | Deadline extended August 31
The55Project aims to increase the visibility of Brazilian artists outside the national boundaries through constant dialogue and exchange with international organizations. We invite artists from diverse research to apply and give us the honor of showcasing their projects.
This Open Call aims to attract artists who desire to enrich the arts with their practices and diversify what’s already a multicultural territory: Miami and beyond.
We are looking for new projects that have never been shown before. You will have a space to develop and finish the project and research. By the end of your season, you will have the opportunity to have an open studio, so guests will have the pleasure of learning about your creative process in the United States.
The finalists will be invited to meet with the selection committee and The55project team to discuss their project in more detail. The selected artist will be announced in September.
DEADLINES
OPEN CALL
BEGINS
JUNE 12, 2023
EXTENDED DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATION
AUGUST, 31TH, 2023
WINNER
ANNOUNCEMENT
OCTOBER, 18TH, 2023
JURY
JENNIFER
INACIO
Jennifer Inacio is associate curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami where she recently curated Felipe Mujica: The Swaying Motion on the Bank of the River Falls (2021). Selected curated exhibitions include MY BODY, MY RULES (2020); Barbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca: Estás vendo coisas (2019); Pedro Neves Marques: A Mordida (2018); the museum's first Augmented Reality exhibition Felice Grodin: Invasive Species (2017–ongoing); and Sid Grossman: Photography, Politics, and the Ethical Image (2018). Inacio holds a Masters in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, University of London (2014).
RAFAEL
RG
Rafael RG (1986) is an artist based in Guarulhos and São Luís do Maranhão. He holds a degree in Visual Arts from Belas Artes de São Paulo and has received prestigious awards such as the 1st Foco ArtRio Award and the Centro cultural São Paulo Acquisition Award. RG has participated in notable residencies including Gasworks in London, Black Rock Senegal in Dakar, and Triangle France - Asterides in Marseille. His artistic practice combines documentary and affective sources, exploring themes of identity, politics, and sexuality. Through workshops, installations, texts, publications, and objects, RG blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction.
ANA CLARA
SILVA
Ana Clara Silva is an arts administrator and editor of exhibition catalogues, and is director of exhibitions at Faena Art. She received her MA in Arts Administration & Policy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2011 and has since worked independently with arts and cultural institutions in Miami including the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Borscht, The55Project, Women Photographers International Archive, and the Lowe Art Museum. Recent projects include the development of the Public Art & Cultural Master Plan for The Underline, and creating art-related programming for Soho House.
FLAVIA
MACUCO
Executive-Director of The55Project. She began her career at a marketing agency, working closely with art projects sponsored by “Lei Rouanet," a law that provides monetary funds for large cultural projects in Brazil. Her most recent curatorial projects include “Ser, Habitar e Imaginar”(2018) and Ivan Grilo’s solo project “Escribe una carta de amor” (2018), both co-curated with Adriana Herrera, PhD. In 2019 and 2020 Co-Curated an exhibition “What I really want to tell you…”in Miami and Chicago. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Law, Art History and Art Business by Sotheby’s Institute.
GEAN
MORENO
Gean Moreno is the Curator of Programs at ICA Miami, where he established and oversees the Art + Research Center. He has served on the Advisory Committee for the 2017 Whitney Biennial and contributes to various publications, including e-flux journal, Art in America, Kaleidoscope, and MONU—Magazine for Urbanism. As the co-founder and co-director of [NAME] Publications, he focuses on art and design theory. Gean Moreno's extensive experience and expertise in the art world make him an ideal juror for the open call for artists.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
ELIGIBILITY & TERMS
Open to all Brazilian Visual Artists living in Brazil or outside the country
Must be at least 21 years old
Fluency in English is not a requirement for application; however, it is highly recommended for participation in programming.
USA Visa must be valid
Painting, photography, mixed media, drawing, video installation are encouraged—though equipment is limited and supplemental equipment is welcomed
Artists are responsible for packing the artworks to be shipped
Artists are responsible for packing extra materials to be part of the project
Artworks must be finished with hangers, and ready to be hanged/installed
BUDGET AND EXPENSES PAID BY THE55PROJECT
US$ 1500,00 Stipend (For meals, extra materials or local transportation)
Hotel or apartment for the period of the project
Roundtrip airfare from anywhere in Latin America, Central America, and within the United States
Transportation to and from the airport.
Installation and de-installation included
Date: February-March 2024
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Studio + Exhibition location will be announced
The55Project will support shipping + IPHAN
APPLICATION DETAILS
Portfolio in PDF (in English)
Project in PDF with at least five photos
The fee may not apply to entry fees for other specific calls
US$ 25 apliccation FEE per project
Deadline to apply: August 31, 2023, 11:59 pm EST
PROGRAMS
Talk with artist and curator at local art organizations in Miami
Members Studio Visit by The55Project Members and Collectors
Studio Visit with The55Project Special Guests
Open Studio Visit
Curator’s Studio Visit
Solo Exhibition during Miami Art Season. Location to be annouced
FAQ
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While we can only select one project, we are excited to broaden the community of artists in our orbit. If we do not choose your application, we may still be in touch regarding future opportunities.
We reserved the right to cancel the program for any reason (including, without limitation, because of a Force Majeure Event).
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Any practicing artist, at any point in their career, being at least 21 years of age with origin from Brazil, is eligible to apply. If you are outside of the US, you must have a valid US Visa to apply.
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Click here to apply through the link. Applications will only be accepted electronically using this online application portal. We recommend that all application materials, including images and video links, be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the deadline. We will not accept late emailed or mailed applications.
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Tell us about the work you have been developing—photography, installation, mixed media artworks, film, video installation, etc. The paintings must be a project you have not yet presented and that could be finished at the residency.
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Artists are responsible for packing the artworks to be shipped, and they must not be mounted. Artists are also responsible for packing extra materials to be part of the project if needed. Shipping and IPHAN will be supported by The55Project.
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If you are outside of the US, you must have a valid US visa to apply.
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The artworks are available to purchase, but this is not the program's primary focus. In case of purchase, the artist retains 50% of the proceeds. The other 50% will be donated to support The55project Art Foundation.
