Thursday, July 8, 2021

The Biennial of the Americas’ “Americas COVID-19 Memorial” Virtual Exhibition & Public Voting Closes July 18


The Biennial of the Americas “Americas COVID-19 Memorial” virtual exhibition, hosted on the Biennial website, featuring more than 200 artworks from commissioned artists and the public, will close on July 18.

 

“Americas COVID-19 Memorial” is an artist-driven project to acknowledge the grave impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Americas. The Biennial commissioned 21 artists, who were paid $1,000 each, to contribute to the exhibition. Additionally, 186 members of the public, self-identifying from 15 countries and 22 states, submitted artworks to be included. Countries in the Americas include Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Venezuela.

 

Through July 18, members of the public may vote for their favorite artwork. In August, the Biennial will announce awards (of up to $5,000), determined by the artist selection committee (juried first place, juried second place and juried third place). The Biennial also will announce the “public favorite” in August, a $2,000 award for the artwork receiving the highest number of votes through the virtual exhibition.

 

Museo de las Americas will host an in-person exhibition, Sept. 3 through Sept. 25, highlighting work from the commissioned artists and the award-winning artworks as determined by the artist selection committee and public voting.