Latino artists in Utah could win up to $900

El Consulado de México en Salt Lake City and Artes de Mexico have merged their art contests to form the LatinArte Nuestras Raíces 2022 contest.

El Consulado de México en Salt Lake City and Artes de Mexico have merged their art contests to form the LatinArte Nuestras Raíces 2022 contest. (Elena Efimova, Shutterstock)


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SALT LAKE CITY — Latino artists have the opportunity to win up to $900 in this year's LatinArte competition.

The competition is a partnership between the Mexican Consulate and Artes de Mexico, who combined their art contests this year. The theme is "Nuestras Raíces," or "Our Roots."

Participants must be residents of Utah who were born in or whose parents were born in Mexico, Central America or South America. Adults and high school students are welcome to compete.

Accepted works of arts include drawings, paintings, photos, sculptures and mixed media. Submissions will be accepted through Aug. 25 and the results will be announced on Sept. 30.

The first place prize is $900, second place is $450 and 3rd place is $250. There will also be five honorable mentions. Learn more about the contest requirements and details here.

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Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez is a reporter and recent Utah transplant. She works at the Utah Investigative Journalism Project and was previously at KSL.com and the Wenatchee World in Washington. Her reporting has focused on marginalized communities, homelessness and local government. She grew up in Arizona and has lived in various parts of Mexico. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, rock climbing and embroidery.

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