culture
April 17, 2026
Creative April 2026: We Celebrate World Art Day
This April 15, World Art Day is celebrated globally; an event that promotes creativity, cultural expression, talent, and identity building.

TL;DR
- Nicaragua celebrated World Art Day on April 15th with nationwide events.
- The "Creative April 2026! Viva La Paz!" plan aims to promote creativity, cultural expression, talent, and identity.
- A National Plastic Arts Contest for sculpture and mosaic was launched in San Juan de Limay, Estelí.
- The contest is supported by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China.
- Inscriptions for the contest are open until May 13th at all Houses of Culture and Creativity.
- Various municipal activities included artisan stands, art demonstrations, dance, music, painting and sculpture exhibitions, and workshops.
- An Interdisciplinary Artistic Gala was held across the National Education System, with Carazo as the main venue.