Call for Latin American and Caribbean artists

Inter-American Development Bank

IDB calls for Latin American and Caribbean artists to submit proposals for exhibition on the region's migration experience.

The IDB˙s Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) and Cultural Center invite artists from throughout the region to submit artwork that tells the story of migration˙s impact on individuals, communities and nations for its exhibit Far from Home: The Migration Experience in Latin America and the Caribbeanˇ to be held in Washington D.C. June 9-20, 2008.

The exhibit is open to all artists born in Latin America and the Caribbean, regardless of where they live. The deadline for submission of art portfolios is April 18, 2008.

This exhibition on the migration experience of the region in the 21st century seeks to share the dreams and tears of the migrant experience in Latin America and the Caribbean, added Felix Ãngel, director of the IDB Cultural Center.

Artists interested in participating in this exhibit see guidelines here.