NOFO: Argentina and the United States – 200 Years of Friendship

Deadline: 10-Feb-23

The Embassy of the United States of America in Argentina invites proposal submissions from non-profit, accredited institutions, curators, individuals, and non-government organizations (NGOs) to create, produce, and install a photo exhibit that represents 200 years of bilateral relations between Argentina and the United States.

The traveling exhibit will be displayed at indoor spaces in Buenos Aires, including at the Embassy’s Independence Day celebration, and nine other provinces in Argentina, including at 13 binational centers (BNCs). The proposal must include the exhibit’s design, materials, assembly, transportation, and installation in Buenos Aires and 9 provinces with BNCs.

Statement of Work

The U.S. Embassy in Argentina will commemorate the 200 years of diplomatic relations with Argentina in 2023. The Embassy seeks innovative proposals to celebrate this important event.
The exhibit will consist of photos of individuals that mark historic and modern events during the two hundred years. The exhibit should include pairs of photos of Argentine and U.S. citizens from the fields of science, education, sports, performing arts, government, trade, etc. Photos should be original or have authorization of owner if not.
Alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, both Argentines and U.S. citizens, should be included in the photos. The individuals should reflect the broad diversity of Argentina and the United States, including individuals from a range of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds; individuals from the LGBTQ+ community; and individuals with disabilities.
Photo captions and any other accompanying text should be in English and Spanish.
The exhibit will be displayed from May 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023. The Embassy will retain the rights to use the photo exhibit after for another year. The Embassy will also use digital files of the photographs for Embassy social media use.
The award recipient’s specific responsibilities include:
- The grantee will be responsible for identifying individuals to be photographed, designing the exhibit, acquiring all necessary materials, and acquiring copyright permission for all photos included in the exhibit.
- The grantee will coordinate with each venue to install the exhibit in Buenos Aires and a total of nine provinces then remove the exhibit from each venue after 2 weeks. The grantee will be responsible for shipping and/or transportation of the exhibit to each venue.
- Applicants should submit a proposal describing the design in a convincing and comprehensive manner.
- The grantee will also oversee managing the budget and reporting to the Embassy.
U.S. Embassy’s responsibilities include:
- Provide advice and assistance in the execution of the design process.
- Monitor and evaluate the photo exhibit. This will include regular communication with the award recipient and site visits.
- The Embassy will evaluate the impact of the exhibit to determine progress and to evaluate physical condition of the exhibit.