Instituto Sinaloense de Culturaaward
Second Gulf of California Biennial “Álvaro Blancarte 2026” (Bienal del Golfo de California)
- Who Can Apply: Adult Mexican artists born in, or qualifying residents of, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California or Baja California Sur, with four solo exhibitions.
- The Focus: A biennial exhibition and acquisition awards for painting, drawing and printmaking.
- The Funding: MXN 20,000–65,000 acquisition prizes; artists cover production and framing.
- Key Requirements: Submit 2–5 unpublished originals, created from November 1, 2024, with digital registration documents; dimensions 30×30–220×220 cm including frame/support.
DeadlineFriday, October 30, 2026
AwardAcquisition prizes: painting MXN 65,000/50,000; drawing MXN 40,000/30,000; printmaking MXN 32,000/20,000. Honourable mentions may also be awarded.
Program datesOpening during November 2026
LocationCuliacán, Sinaloa
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesPintura, Dibujo, Gráfica (Estampa)
Age range18–
Application notesRegister via the linked Google Form with a biographical CV and supporting proof, valid official ID, residence accreditation, technical specifications and work documentation. Enter 2–5 unpublished original paintings, drawings or prints, made from November 1, 2024, measuring 30×30–220×220 cm including frame/support. Excludes photocopies, digital reproductions and monotypes; works cannot belong to collections, compete elsewhere or be committed to another exhibition during the process. Selected originals must be delivered November 9–20, weekdays 08:00–14:00, to ISIC Visual Arts, Calle Rafael Buelna S/N, corner Dr. Ruperto L. Paliza, Centro, Culiacán 80000. The form was unreadable; upload limits could not be verified.
ContactSegundaBienalAlvaroBlancarte@culturasinaloa.gob.mx
Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
Organization based in Culiacán