Venezuela joined the Ibero-American Network for Artistic and Cultural Education

Published at: 16/05/2026 08:07 PM

In the framework of the closing of the Ibero-American Congress “Arts for Peace” 2026, held in Bogotá, Venezuela, and the participating delegations formalized their adherence to the Ibero-American Network for Artistic and Cultural Education (REDARTES).

‎Esta initiative, promoted by the Government of Colombia, the country that will assume the presidency of the network, accompanied by Portugal in the vice-presidency, was created with the purpose of strengthening cultural cooperation in the region and establishing a road map for the period 2026-2028.

During the meeting, the authorities agreed on the need to consolidate a culture for peace. In addition, among the agreements signed by the nations that join REDARTES, the following stand out:

‎ - Strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation to position artistic and cultural education as an essential component of sustainable development.

‎ - Promote REDARTES as a permanent regional platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge.

‎ - Promote the generation of specialized studies and research in the cultural field.

‎ - Organize regular meetings between authorities, artists, experts and managers of the sector.

‎ - Encourage more democratic, inclusive and participatory working models.

‎Del May 13-15, Venezuela participated in the Ibero-American Congress Arts for Peace, through the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture (MPPC), under the management of Minister Raúl Cazal.

‎La national delegation shared its models of artistic training both in official activities and in bilateral meetings, which confirms its desire to establish alliances for the cultural development of Ibero-American peoples.

MINCULTURA/Mazo News Team