Last call VIA Arts Prize

The VIA Arts Prize seeks to promote the considerable global and historical reach of Latin American and Iberian culture. UK-based artists of any nationality are invited to submit an original artwork specifically inspired by Ibero-American arts and culture. Submission is free and welcomes all mediums excluding film and performance art. Call for Entries closes on Monday 30 September.

The winner receives £5,000 from prize sponsor Itaù and a solo show at the Embassy of Brazil next year. Second place wins £2,000 and the final 30 shortlisted works will feature in a group show at the Embassy this November. The winning artist will be announced at an award ceremony on Tuesday 12 November 2019.

The VIA Arts Prize is organised by the ACALASP (the Association of Cultural Attachés of Latin America, Spain and Portugal) and is hosted annually at the Embassy of Brazil in London. The initiative is sponsored by Itáu and supported by People’s Palace Projects (Queen Mary University of London) and Instituto Cervantes.