Tribeca Festival and Chanel Announce Artist Awards Participants (EXCLUSIVE)

Tribeca Festival and Chanel have announced the artists selected for this year’s Artist Awards Program.

This year’s participants, who gift an original work to be given to the festival’s winning filmmakers, include Deborah Kass, Erick & Elliot Jiménez, Glenn Ligon, Jenny Holzer, Joiri Minaya, José Parlá, Juliana Huxtable, Maia Cruz Palileo, Paul Anthony Smith and Tourmaline.

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“Tribeca and Chanel recognize the undeniable impact diverse artists can have when their work and stories are in the spotlight,” said Tribeca co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal. “We are dedicated to celebrating creativity and culture, championing diverse voices, and encouraging the development of a new generation of visionaries. Our 19-year partnership with Chanel underscores our joint commitment to honoring powerful storytelling, artistic excellence, and the spirit of artists supporting other artists. We invite audiences to join us in this celebration and discover the transformative power of diverse artistry.”

Artist Awards curator Racquel Chevremont said, “As the curator for this year’s Artist Awards Program, I am honored to showcase the exceptional talents of these diverse creators. Each artist brings a unique vision and narrative, enriching the dialogue of storytelling and emphasizing the importance of inclusive narratives in shaping our cultural landscape.”

This year’s art collection will be displayed at the Tribeca Festival Hub at Spring Studios throughout the festival.

The Tribeca Festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the attacks on the World Trade Center. It will celebrate its 23rd edition beginning June 5 in New York City.

In photo above, Jenny Holzer’s “I See” from 2015. The work will be given to the Student Visionary Award winner.

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