Artes para la Paz, a program that benefits artistic processes in Antioquia
Art is not a luxury, it is a right. This is the premise on which Artes para la Paz operates, a program of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and...
TL;DR
- Artes para la Paz is a program of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge focused on expanding access to artistic and cultural training for children, youth, and adolescents.
- It operates in all 32 departments and over 800 municipalities in Colombia, with 50,293 beneficiaries and 753 artist trainers.
- The program aims to promote creativity, confidence, collective work, and respect for the environment, while strengthening memory, peace, and social transformation through art.
- Artes para la Paz participated in FILBo 2026, showcasing experiences from various regions and highlighting the program's benefits in educational contexts, especially in rural areas.
- The Universidad de Antioquia played a key role in coordinating artistic disciplines, fostering exchanges around identity, memory, and territorial diversity.
- The program also benefits artist trainers, such as Arles José Catan, who share their knowledge and traditions with communities.
- The Congress of Artistic and Cultural Education – Artes para la Paz brought together 19 Ibero-American delegations, governments, organizations, academia, artists, and civil society to strengthen artistic education.
- The congress resulted in the Bogotá Declaration, the creation of an Ibero-American network, and a roadmap for future actions.