Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) is seeking a U.S. non-profit organization to manage the U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales in Venice, Italy. The selected organization will be responsible for showcasing innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges. The organization will also be responsible for developing robust exhibition-related educational and outreach activities, including innovative virtual programming, and a media campaign to broaden the exposure of the exhibition.
• The U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales is a prestigious biannual festival that features contemporary exhibitions of architecture from around the world.
• The U.S. exhibit will be installed at the U.S. Pavilion, owned by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and operated by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.
• The selected organization will be required to collaborate with ECA/PE/C/CU and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection to install and maintain the exhibition.
• The organization will also be responsible for ensuring that all funds are used in a manner consistent with applicable restrictions on funding.
• The project duration is 18 months per award, and the award amount is up to $375,000 per biennale cycle.