culture
March 25, 2026
Launch of National Exhibition and Contest “Beautiful Expressions of Popular Art in Painted Plaster” Held
At the Lolita Soriano Museum, located in Residencial Bolonia in Managua, the launch of the Grand National Exhibition and Contest “Beautiful Expressions of Popular Art in Painted Plaster” took place.
TL;DR
- A national exhibition and contest for "Beautiful Expressions of Popular Art in Painted Plaster" has been launched in Managua.
- The initiative aims to rescue and promote painted plaster sculptures, an economic activity prominent from the 1950s to 1990s in Pacific departments.
- The contest encourages participation from young artists, sculptors, and families who may possess traditional molds or existing sculptures.
- Participation can be facilitated through local authorities, cultural centers, and specific youth and cultural institutes.
- Various sculptures, including religious figures, cultural icons like Cantinflas, and decorative items, were popular during the craft's peak.
- The initiative is seen as crucial for preserving historical heritage and cultural identity.
- Registrations are open from March 24th to May 10th, with cash prizes and certificates awarded to winners.