Fundación Jumex arte contemporáneo: Grants
The Jumex Grant Program was created to support artists and organizations committed to the production, research and promotion of contemporary art. These grants are awarded annually through an open call.
PRODUCTION OF EXHIBITIONS
The production of high quality contemporary art exhibitions, whose curatorial research and management processes are almost completed and can be realized in terms of assembly, insurance, transportation and distribution work. The benefited projects should be supported by letters from the venue where the exhibition takes place and by organizers (curator, artist, producer, manager).
RESEARCH
Includes curatorial and/or theoretical-historical researches in process that contribute to the diagnosis and dialogue of contemporary art. Accepted projects must address fields closely related and committed to the study of contemporary artistic practices, and they will result in an exhibition, a publication or an artwork. Funds may be used to support travel expenses, archival research, interviews, materials, among other items.
ARTIST RESEARCH
This support will be given to mid-career artists to develop any part of professional projects. Accepted projects could be in situ art projects or artist residences in institutions considering research and analysis of particular contexts. A prestigious institution and letters of recommendation must back these proposals.
PUBLICATIONS
This field supports the publication of projects that contribute with its contents and format to promote the understanding, study, and reflection of contemporary art. Accepted projects should be ready for editing and / or publication. The end result can be a physical or digital publication.
PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
This category refers to the educational events that promote and disseminate information and specialized knowledge about contemporary art through dialogue and collective reflection. Accepted projects could be seminars, conferences, workshops, colloquia, symposia, study groups, among other activities. Accepted projects must have the support of an institution, organization or association to guarantee its realization.
- A committee selected by Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo will evaluate all applications and make a selection. This decision will be final and unappealable.
- Applications will be selected based on the following parameters:
a) Consistency with the mission and interests of Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo.
b) Excellence, professionalism and originality.
c) Information consistency and accuracy.
d) Project feasibility.
- Register to create a username during September, 2020.
- Confirm your registration by responding to the registration email that will be sent to you.
- Login to your application session and fill out the application form for your selected category including the required documentation.
- Submit your completed application form before the deadline: October 31, 2020.
Deadline to register: September 30, 2020
