Open Call,
Solo project

The55Project aims to increase the visibility of Brazilian artists outside the national boundaries through constant dialogue and exchange with international organizations. We invite artists from diverse research fields to apply and give us the honor of showcasing their projects.

This Open Call aims to attract artists who desire to enrich the arts with their practices and diversify what’s already a multicultural territory: Miami and beyond. For 2025, we will collaborate with El Espacio 23.

We are looking for new projects that have never been shown before. You will have a space to develop and finish the project and research. By the end of your season, you will have the opportunity to have an open studio, so guests will have the pleasure of learning about your creative process in the United States.

The finalists will be invited to meet with the selection committee and The55project team to discuss their project in more detail. The selected artist will be announced in July of 2025.

Jury

MARÍA ELENA ORTIZ

María Elena Ortiz is Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and former curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), where she led the Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI).

JENNIFER
INACIO

Jennifer Inacio is associate curator at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) . Inacio holds a Masters in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, University of London (2014).

ANDRÉ
AZEVEDO

André Azevedo (Curitiba, 1977) is a visual artist and a The55Project former resident. In Brazil, he is represented by Simões de Assis Gallery.

ANA CLARA
SILVA

Ana Clara Silva is an arts administrator and editor of catalogues + former Director of exhibitions at Faena Art. She holds MA in Arts Admin & Policy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago .

FLAVIA
MACUCO

Flavia Macuco has served as the Executive Director of The55Project Art Foundation since 2017, where she leads the yearly programs of residencies, solo shows, and collective exhibitions.

Important Details

ELIGIBILITY & TERMS

• Open to all Brazilian Visual Artists living in Brazil or outside the country.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Fluency in English is not required for application; however, participation in programming is highly recommended.

• USA Visa must be valid.

• Painting, photography, mixed media, drawing, and video installation are encouraged—though equipment is limited and supplemental equipment is welcomed.

• Artists are responsible for packing the artworks to be shipped.

• Artists are responsible for packing extra materials to be part of the project.

• Artworks must be finished with hangers and ready to be installed.

BUDGET AND EXPENSES
(Paid by The55Project)

• Hotel or apartment for the period of the project at El Espacio 23

• US$ 1200.00 Stipend (For meals or local transportation).

• Roundtrip airfare from anywhere in Latin America, Central America, and the United States.

• Transportation to and from the airport.

• Installation and de-installation are included.

• Date: September- October 2025.

• Duration: 2-3 weeks.

• Studio + Exhibition location will be announced.

• The55Project will support shipping + IPHAN.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Portfolio in PDF (in English).

• Project in PDF with at least 5-10 photos.

• US$ 25 application fee per project.

• Deadline: March 13th of 2025, extended to March 31th 11:59 pm EST.

PROGRAMS

• Studio and Residency in Partnership with El Espacio 23 (Miami)

• Studio Visit by The55Project Members and Collectors.

• Studio Visit with curators

• Open Studio Visit for the community

• Solo Exhibition in Miami at the studio

FAQ

  • While we can only select one project, we are excited to broaden the community of artists in our orbit. If we do not choose your application, we may still be in touch regarding future opportunities.

    We reserved the right to cancel the program for any reason (including, without limitation, because of a Force Majeure Event).

  • Any practicing visual artist, at any point in their career, who is at least 21 years old and originates from Brazil, is eligible to apply. If you are outside the US, you must have a valid US Visa to apply.

  • Use this page to apply through the form below. Applications will only be accepted electronically using this online application portal. We recommend that all application materials, including images and video links, be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the deadline. We will not accept late emailed or mailed applications.

  • Tell us about the work you have been developing—photography, installation, mixed media artworks, film, video installation, etc. The paintings must be a project you have not yet presented and that could be finished at the residency.

  • Artists are responsible for packing the artworks to be shipped, and they must not be mounted. Artists are also responsible for packing extra materials to be part of the project if needed. Shipping and IPHAN will be supported by The55Project.

  • You must have a valid US visa to apply if you are outside the US.

  • The artworks are available to purchase, but this is not the program's primary focus. In case of purchase, the artist retains 50% of the proceeds. The other 50% will be donated to support The55project Art Foundation program.