PREMIOS AYNI – Art with Social Impact achieved tremendous success in its first edition, capturing widespread participation and a warm reception in the nationwide open call: a staggering 182 submissions from 21 regions across Peru.

To qualify as one of the 182 applicants, participants had to demonstrate:

1. A profile as socially engaged artists with at least three art projects showcasing social impact in their CV.
2. A project focused within the realm of visual arts.
3. An original and unpublished project.

Calling for applicants from all corners of the country, Premios AYNI worked tirelessly to forge alliances in every region of Peru. The call was open from March 9th until June 2nd, 2023.

We owe our gratitude to the strategic partners who enabled us to reach every corner of Peru:

Embassy of Switzerland in Peru

Ministry of Culture of Peru

Regional Governments of all 24 departments in Peru

Municipality of Lima

Provincial, district, and rural municipalities throughout Peru

Museum of Art of Lima, MALI

Museum of Contemporary Art, MAC

Association of Curators of Peru

Dozens of cultural institutions, artists, curators, and cultural managers who served as ambassadors for the Premios AYNI project.

Thanks to their support and collaboration, Premios AYNI celebrated a remarkable first edition, paving the way for art to make a tangible and transformative impact on society.