2008/2009 Finalists: Visual Arts
In 2008, 19 potential protégés across six artistic disciplines were selected from 124 candidates in 39 countries. The finalists - 10 women and nine men from 11 countries - were then scheduled to meet the mentor in their discipline. Each mentor chose the finalist who seems best suited for the year of guidance and inspiration.
Along with the chosen protégé, please meet the Visual Arts finalists:
Nazgol Ansarinia
Nazgol Ansarinia is a 28-year-old visual artist and teacher in Tehran, Iran.
Michel Groisman
Michel Groisman, 35, is a Brazilian performing artist living and working in Rio de Janeiro.