Este certamen se realiza en el marco de las actividades del Carnaval Internacional de Mazatlán 2018, y es convocado por el Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlán bajo la dirección general de Raúl Rico González. El plazo para participar vence el viernes 12 de enero.El Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlán entregará tres premios: 60 mil pesos al ganador del primer lugar; 40 mil al segundo y 30 mil pesos al tercer lugar; el jurado otorgará las menciones honoríficas que considere convenientes.
Podrán participar en esta convocatoria, de manera individual o colectiva, los artistas originarios de los estados de Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California, Baja California Sur y Nayarit. Los artistas extranjeros deben comprobar una residencia mínima de tres años en los estados.
Se recibirán obras inéditas que no hayan participado en otros concursos ni en exposiciones realizadas entre enero y diciembre del 2017. La temática y técnica son libres. El fallo de los ganadores se dará a conocer el día viernes 26 de enero de 2018 a las 10:00 horas.
Para consultar la convocatoria completa, los interesados deben ingresar a la página http://carnavalmazatlan.net/convocatorias.php.
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Fine artists invited to compete for the “Antonio López Sáenz” Award The call to participate in the XX edition of the “Antonio López Sáenz” Biennial, which will be rewarded to the best of the fine and visual arts produced in Northwest Mexico, is still open. This contest takes place within the framework of the activities of the International Carnaval of Mazatlan 2018, and is convened by the Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlan under the general direction of Raúl Rico González. The Instituto de Cultura de Mazatlan will award three prizes: $60,000 pesos to the first place winner; $40,000 to second and $30,000 pesos to third place; the jury will award the honorable mentions that it deems appropriate. Artists from the states of Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California, Baja California Sur and Nayarit will be able to participate in this call, individually or collectively. Foreign artists must prove a minimum residence of three years in the states. Unpublished works will be received that have not participated in other contests or exhibitions held between January and December 2017. The theme and technique are free. The artists have until January 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm to send their work. The winners´ decision will be announced on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. To consult the full competition, interested parties should enter the page http://carnavalma