Application deadline: September 9, 2026
Uruguay
Open call for grants / Application deadline: September 9, 2026.
Fundación Ama Amoedo announces the open call for the fourth edition of its 2026 Grants program. With the goal of supporting the Latin American art ecosystem, the Foundation will award a total of 10 grants of USD 10,000 each. Grants will be awarded in four categories: Artists (four grants), Art and Social Engagement (two grants), Organizations (two grants), and Publications (two grants). The Grants are open to artists, collectives, non-profit organizations, and institutions with a strong connection to Latin America, whether through nationality, cultural heritage, or the location of the proposed project. Applications are available online, and the Terms and Conditions can be downloaded in Spanish, Portuguese, and English from Fundación Ama Amoedo’s website.
The jury is composed of three external curators and one representative of the Fundación Ama Amoedo: Igor Simões (Independent curator), Jovanna Venegas (Curator, SculptureCenter, New York), María Wills Londoño (Curator and researcher), and Laura Hakel (Curator of the Collection and Artistic Projects, Fundación Ama Amoedo).
Artists Grants are aimed at individual artists working in the field of visual arts. Eligible proposals may include research or artistic production, such as the creation of new works for upcoming exhibitions, project development, or the archive or preservation of their own practice, among others.
Art and Social Engagement Grants support initiatives that use visual arts to create a positive social impact. This category is open to projects fostering education, social inclusion, and community building through artistic practices and collaborative approaches.
Organizations Grants are intended to support specific projects by nonprofit institutions or organizations aimed at promoting, preserving, and disseminating the work of Latin American artists, such as archives, public programs, and cultural exchanges.
Publications Grants aim to support art publications and editorial projects with a focus on Latin American art. This category is open to non-profit artistic entities, individuals, and small to mid-sized publishing houses focused on producing and distributing art-related content, either in print or digital formats.
For more information, please contact info[at]fundacionamaamoedo.org.
About the Foundation
Fundación Ama Amoedo is a nonprofit organization founded with the mission of creating a lasting impact on the Latin American contemporary art ecosystem. Focused on expanding the recognition and social value of artistic work, their main initiatives include the FAARA Residency, Grants, an Exhibition Support program, and Curatorial Research Trips.
