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About the organization
Faena Art is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by Alan Faena as part of the larger Faena District in Miami Beach. It was established with the conviction that art and culture are essential to civic life, and it operates as a platform for interdisciplinary artistic production, commissioning, and public engagement. The organization is known for its ambitious, site-specific commissions that often blur the boundaries between visual art, architecture, design, and performance, reflecting a curatorial ethos that is both immersive and intellectually rigorous. Its flagship initiative, the Faena Prize for the Arts, is an international open call that awards a significant grant to an artist to realize a new commission, often presented at the Faena Art Project Room or within the Faena District. Faena Art's mission is to foster experimentation and dialogue, supporting artists who push the boundaries of their practice and engage with the complexities of contemporary culture.
Programs & opportunities
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Taking part
Artists should approach Faena Art with a clear understanding of its penchant for ambitious, site-specific, and interdisciplinary proposals. The Faena Prize, typically open to artists worldwide, requires a strong concept that engages with the unique context of the Faena District and demonstrates feasibility. Proposals should reflect a high level of critical thinking and a willingness to experiment with scale and medium. It is advisable to review past winning projects to gauge the expected level of innovation and production quality. While the organization supports a range of practices, projects that are purely object-based or lack a performative or spatial dimension may be less competitive. Applicants should also consider the public and social dimensions of their work, as Faena Art values projects that create meaningful experiences for diverse audiences.