Bienal de Arte de Ponce facts for kids
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Bienal de Arte de Ponce
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| Genre | Biennale |
| Date(s) | 15 November 2018 - 1 February 2019 |
| Begins | November |
| Ends | February |
| Frequency | Biennial, every two years |
| Location(s) | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 17°58′43.5″N 66°37′9.2″W / 17.978750°N 66.619222°W |
| Years active | 32 |
| Inaugurated | 1986 |
| Founder | Luis Villafuerte Porros, Roberto Colón Ocasio |
| Most recent | 17 Nov 2016 – Feb 2017 |
| Previous event | 20 November 2014 – 7 February 2015 |
| Next event | 15 November 2018 - 1 February 2019 |
| Patron(s) | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce |
| Website | http://gonsot.wix.com/bienaldeartedeponce |
The Bienal de Arte de Ponce is a big international art show. It happens in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This exciting event takes place every two years. It is often called "the most important art biennial in Puerto Rico." The University of Puerto Rico at Ponce helps to organize and support this special art exhibition.
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What is the Bienal de Arte de Ponce?
The Bienal de Arte de Ponce is an international art exhibition. It brings together many talented artists. They show off their paintings, sculptures, and other artworks. The word "bienal" means it happens every two years.
Art Styles and Materials
Many different art styles are shown at the Bienal. You can see realistic art, which looks like real life. There is also abstract art, which uses shapes and colors to show feelings. Artists also present costumbrism, which shows everyday life and customs.
Artists use many kinds of materials. They paint on canvas and wood. They also use acrylic paints, glass, and metal. Some art is made with India ink or even mixed materials. You can also find digital art at the show. The artworks include watercolors, pencil drawings, and oil paintings.
History of the Art Bienal
The Bienal de Arte de Ponce started in 1986. It began as a local art show. The goal was to show the amazing talent of artists from Ponce and southern Puerto Rico. Over time, it grew much bigger. Now, artists from all over Puerto Rico, the United States, and the Dominican Republic participate.
It is important not to confuse this event with another one. The Bienal Municipal de Arte de Ponce is a different art show. It started in 2011 and is organized by the Ponce city government. These two biennials happen in different years.
Honoring Artists
Since 1998, it has been a tradition to dedicate the Bienal to a special visual artist. This means the event honors an artist for their contributions. For example, the 13th Bienal honored Roberto Colón Ocasio. He was a co-founder of the Bienal in 1986. He also directed the Visual Arts Department at the university.
The 14th Bienal honored Ana Bassó Bruno. She is a talented sculptor. She also used to be an art professor at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico.
Where the Art Show Happens
The Bienal de Arte de Ponce always takes place at the Adelina Coppin Alvarado Library. This library is part of the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. Here, professional artists and art critics look at the artworks. They judge the art based on its quality. They do not care about how famous the artist is.
Many well-known artists have shown their work here. These include Wichie Torres, Pedro "Peyo Tata" Pacheco, and Julián Ruiz. New artists also get a chance to show their talents. Some past critics include Miguel Conesa Osuna and Jaime Descals.
See also
- Carnaval de Ponce
- Feria de Artesanías de Ponce
- Ponce Jazz Festival
- Fiesta Nacional de la Danza
- Festival Nacional de la Quenepa
- Día Mundial de Ponce
- Festival de Bomba y Plena de San Antón
- Carnaval de Vejigantes
- Festival Nacional Afrocaribeño
