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Official U.S. Presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition, (2012), Venice, Italy
The Department of States Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce an open competition for grants from U. S. based non profit organizations including museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers and schools of design and
architecture to organize the official U. S. presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition to be held in Venice, Italy, August through November, 201 2. NOTE:
Although precise opening/closing dates for this highly prestigious exhibition have yet to be announced, past exhibitions have usually been held from August through the end of November.
A three-day Preview/Inauguration of the Venice Architecture Biennale will be conducted prior to the official opening of the exhibition.The international architecture exhibition is the premier showcase for revolutionary ideas in contemporary architecture and planning through national representations.
Proposals should represent the most excellent and innovative work in American architecture and landscape architecture.
Pending availability of funds, the Department of State will make up to $100,000 available for all aspects of the exhibition including development, preparation, travel of curators and key participants, production, installation, and the return or onward shipping of the exhibition at the Biennales end.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice will provide the staffing, maintenance, and operations of the U. S. Pavilion during installation, and for the approximate three month period of the exhibition.
architecture to organize the official U. S. presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition to be held in Venice, Italy, August through November, 201 2. NOTE:
Although precise opening/closing dates for this highly prestigious exhibition have yet to be announced, past exhibitions have usually been held from August through the end of November.
A three-day Preview/Inauguration of the Venice Architecture Biennale will be conducted prior to the official opening of the exhibition.The international architecture exhibition is the premier showcase for revolutionary ideas in contemporary architecture and planning through national representations.
Proposals should represent the most excellent and innovative work in American architecture and landscape architecture.
Pending availability of funds, the Department of State will make up to $100,000 available for all aspects of the exhibition including development, preparation, travel of curators and key participants, production, installation, and the return or onward shipping of the exhibition at the Biennales end.
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice will provide the staffing, maintenance, and operations of the U. S. Pavilion during installation, and for the approximate three month period of the exhibition.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://exchanges.state.gov/cultural/index.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit organizations subject to Section 501(c) (3) of the U. S. tax code.
Eligible applicants are curators applying on behalf of U. S. non profit organizations including museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers and schools of design and architecture.
Independent curators wishing to apply must seek affiliation with a non-profit institution.
Curators submitting applications on behalf of a non-profit organization must be U. S. citizens or have permanent resident status in the U. S. Architects/artists/designers whose work is proposed for representation at the Biennale must be U. S. citizens.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://grants.gov
Contact:
ThompsonvrGrants Management Specialist
Agency Email Description:
thompsonvr@state.gov
Agency Email:
thompsonvr@state.gov
Date Posted:
2011-01-13
Application Due Date:
2011-04-15
Archive Date:
2011-05-15
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