ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2016
Awarded the “Andres Bello” high distinction from the Andres Bello Catholic University in Venezuela, for his lifetime achievements in the arts in Venezuela and the Americas
2014
“Special Tribute to Rolando Peña" 3rd. International Biennial of Merida, Venezuela
"Multimedia Art Master 2014" College of Architects of Venezuela
2012
"Armando Reveron Award" by AVAP (Association of Artists of Venezuela)
2010
AICA (International Association of Art Critics) Award grants AICA 2010 “Master of Venezuelan Art”.
2009
Honored by the Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship for his project “Make Green Oil”
2002
Received the Caracas Major's Office Award
1993
Wins the In Situ Sculpture at the VI Francisco Narváez Sculpture Biennale celebrated in the Island of Margarita, Venezuela
Awarded the "Harry Liepins New Languages" Award, LI Arturo Michelena Visual Arts Salon. Ateneo of Valencia, Venezuela
1985
Awarded the Acquisition prize at Ljubljana Graphic Art Biennale, Yugoslavia.
1984 –1978
National Council for Culture (CONAC) Sponsorship to continue his artistic research and work in New York City.
1981
Grant from the National Foundation for the Arts in Venezuela (FUNDARTE)
1981
CAPS Grant for his graphic work, NYC Cultural Affair
1976
Photography prize awarded for this participation in the film La Cotorra, First International Festival of Avant-garde Super-8 Films, Caracas, Venezuela