Marcantônio Vilaça Prize Extends Deadline to March 22 for 2019/2020 Edition

The Marcantônio Vilaça Prize, now renamed Prêmio Indústria Nacional Marcantonio Vilaça para as Artes Plásticas, has extended its application deadline to March 22 for its 2019/2020 edition, marking its 15th anniversary. Organized by the Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI), SESI, and SENAI, the prize awards five artists with R$50,000 grants for production, accompanied by a critic and curator. This edition increases the number of finalists from 20 to 30, with eligibility requiring Brazilian nationality or permanent residency for over five years. A jury of seven curators and critics will evaluate portfolios, announcing finalists by April 3, 2019. The award ceremony is scheduled for September during the opening of the finalists' exhibition at the Museu de Arte Brasileira da FAAP (MAB–FAAP) in São Paulo. Applications are submitted via the Portal da Indústria website, with previous winners ineligible.