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Fundación BRAVA

Mission

To foster and support the development of artistic talent through a merit-based system evaluated by experts. At the same time, to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and native ecosystems through technical management and rigorous funding of conservation programs.

Vision

To be a leading foundation in the promotion and professionalization of the arts, as well as in the active protection of biodiversity, generating a positive and sustainable impact on society and the environment. We focus on two forces: the soul that creates and the land that sustains it. We believe in the power of art and nature to transform lives.

About us

Fundación BRAVA is an international non-profit institution founded in Uruguay by Adrián Cheb Terrab in 2026. It emerges from a humanistic vocation and the conviction that young people can become the engine of real, creative and sustainable change.

Through a decentralized model, we build strategic alliances with experts, institutions and communities to promote projects with impact in art, environmental education and protection of natural heritage.

Our activity is organized around four programs:

Visual Arts: identification and training of emerging creators in visual arts, generating spaces for projection that strengthen their development and professional consolidation.

Music: discovery and support for young musical talents, offering platforms and opportunities to advance their careers and artistic development.

Nature: education and direct action for the protection and conservation of biodiversity, native flora and fauna.

Environment: awareness-raising and dissemination on pollution, promoting sustainable habits.

We accompany young talent in an integral way: caring for their creative development, reinforcing their social responsibility and promoting a more conscious relationship with their environment.

Meet the people behind Fundación BRAVA.

Our team

BRAVA Awards

International Visual Arts Competition

2026-2027

BRAVA Awards

The <strong>BRAVA Awards</strong> aim to stimulate artistic creation, discover new talent and give visibility to the voices shaping the future of the arts. Through this initiative, Fundación BRAVA seeks to create concrete opportunities for emerging artists while bringing new perspectives, ideas and ways of interpreting the world through art to society.

USD 15,000 in prizes and two eight-week international artist residencies with full scholarships. The awards ceremony will take place at Locanda Cipriani, Punta del Este, Uruguay, on January 3, 2027. The winning works will then be part of an international touring exhibition in 2027, with confirmed destinations in Argentina, Spain, and Andorra.

International Jury

Patricia Bentancur (Uruguay), Mora Bacal (Argentina), Chus Martínez (Switzerland), Lu Liang (China), Ionit Behar (United States).

Supported by

MORABANCEDENORINTEGRA CAPITALBANCO MACRO

Programs

We support creative, educational and environmental initiatives.

News

Latest actions and updates from Fundación BRAVA.

BRAVA Awards

Open Call

Soon - Open Call

You will soon be able to take part in the international visual arts competition. Follow us on Instagram for the terms and conditions.

2026-08-01

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Alianza con EDENOR

Strategic partners

Alliance with EDENOR

EDENOR and Fundación BRAVA join forces through an institutional cooperation agreement to support initiatives with tangible and lasting impact.

2026-09-21

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Alianza con MoraBanc

Strategic partners

Alliance with MoraBanc

MoraBanc strengthens its cultural and social commitment by sponsoring Fundación Brava.

2026-06-17

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Gira artística por Europa

Visual Arts

Artistic tour through Europe

The Art Department completed an institutional tour of prestigious foundations and cultural institutions in France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland and Germany.

2026-07-02

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Institutional Allies

Organizations that support Fundación BRAVA's cultural and environmental impact.

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Contact

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Contact information

info@fundacionbrava.org

Punta del Este, Uruguay

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