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This month we highlight two key stakeholders in the cultural ecology: cultural workers and the public at large, reflecting on the dimensions of culture (from our Dossier for Mondiacult) as a sector and as an essential dimension of any liveable society.
Headlines have shown legislative and policy advances for cultural workers have emerged across multiple regions. In Latin America, the Organisation of Ibero-American States (OEI) reported advancement towards the adoption of a Statute of the Artist and Cultural Worker, a framework aimed at improving working, social and economic conditions in the cultural sector in the region, endorsed by 17 Latin American countries and addresses key areas including labour rights, social security, copyright and taxation. At a national level, the Ministry of Culture and Youth in Costa Rica has introduced a draft bill to establish the Statute of Arts and Culture Workers, to formally recognise artistic work and set out a legal framework that addresses intermittent work, multiple jobs and variable income, including a simplified tax regime and a voluntary national registry. In Malta, Arts Council Malta launched its Strategy 2030, and its framework is built on
three pillars including: professional development, cultural rights and internationalisation. Its pillar dedicated to professional development focuses on strengthening the structures that support artists, creatives and cultural organisations over time, including the creation of stabilising means for more sustainable careers, transparent contracts, fair pay and work conditions. In Togo, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts announced administrative reform for the issuance of artist's certificates aimed at simplifying procedures and reaffirmed its aim to further professionalise the cultural sector
and to improve the conditions of artists, by including artists within a structured legal framework. And in Australia, Creative Workplaces has commenced the development of a national code for Australia’s contemporary music industry, to support safer, more respectful and more inclusive workplaces.
Recent developments also highlight people’s right to participate in cultural life, with a growing focus on the social dimension of culture including access, participation, and equity. Findings from the EU-funded INVENT project, which included respondents across nine European countries has shown that greater cultural inclusivity is key to social progress in Europe, where European cultural activities and institutions can help drive social progress – but only with the right enabling policies. Furthermore, All In – the new access scheme for creativity and culture in the UK and Ireland – launched its Accessibility Standards for creativity and culture, a practical guidance and road map to grow disabled audience and visitor numbers. And, Arts Council of Wales and Amgueddfa Cymru published a report which sets out the minimum standards for welcoming disabled people to cultural venues, along with a supporting series of accessible videos to bring the standards to life.
While in Latin America, the Ministry of Culture in Brazil launched its National Arts Policy and among its core objectives includes expanding public access to culture, artistic production and participation nationwide. And in Paraguay, the National Secretary of Culture, convened a forum: Cultural Rights for All: Progress and Challenges where cultural inclusion was central as well as the recognition of people with disabilities and their cultural
rights.
In Singapore, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth has outlined how it has partnered with social and community agencies to ensure that its SG Culture Pass utilisation reaches lower income Singaporeans and groups less likely to attend arts and heritage events. And in the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has expanded its Culture Day to be held once a week, previously held once a month, to promote and increase public
participation in culture.
As always, if you have news, publications or updates that you would like us to share, please contact us at news@ifacca.org.
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ACORNS Iberoamericano
Le recordamos que continuamos entregando noticias del espacio iberoamericano tanto de los países miembros como artículos en prensa en general de la región. Al final de cada edición de ACORNS encontrará la sección de ACORNS Iberoamericano. Asimismo, nuestro sitio web cuenta con una variedad de noticias en español a su disposición.
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A farewell note of gratitude from Kajsa Ravin, Chair of IFACCA
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Image: Kajsa Ravin, 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Stockholm, May 2023. Photo credit: Susanne Kronholm.
Engaging with IFACCA is an excellent way to understand the world
During my six years as Director General of the Swedish Arts Council, I have had the privilege of serving as a board member of IFACCA, and most recently as its Chair, working alongside a dynamic board that reflects the rich diversity of IFACCA’s members from every corner of the globe.
These years have been intense, challenging, and deeply instructive for all of us who operate within the cultural ecosystem, shaping policy, practice, and methods. The pandemic’s devastating effects across the world struck the cultural sector particularly hard, and in many places it has yet to recover. Conflicts and geopolitical tensions further impede the work of the arts and culture sector in our respective countries and exert growing pressure on international cooperation. In this world of multiple, overlapping crises, IFACCA has continued to create inclusive spaces for learning and dialogue about the conditions for the arts and culture, and to inspire action that moves us from words to practice in safeguarding cultural rights.
Read more here.
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NACC, musicians address key issues impacting the industry
National Arts and Crafts Council of Seychelles (NACC), 10 April 2026
The National Arts and Crafts Council held a five-hour stakeholder meeting with musicians yesterday at its head office in Victoria, to address pertinent issues impacting the industry. This is the first in a series of meetings that will transpire back-to-back with different stakeholders within the arts sector.
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The new Public Library Act will make library services more user-friendly
Estonian Ministry of Culture, 9 April 2026
The main objective of the Public Library Bill is to ensure high-quality library services for the people of Estonia. This gives the reader a more convenient service regardless of their place of residence. Access to publications and digital information for persons with visual or other print disabilities will also be extended.
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Ministry of Culture and YouTube sign MoU to amplify and champion Indian Traditional Folk and Tribal Music on a global stage
Ministry of Culture, India, 25 March 2026
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with YouTube to promote and amplify Indian traditional folk and tribal music on a global stage in New Delhi today. Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Smt. Gunjan Soni, Managing Director – India, YouTube graced the event.
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Industry leaders to inform Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, 7 April 2026, Australia
The newly appointed Expert Panels and Policy Advisory Group will work together to support the National Cultural Policy public consultation process and policy development. The appointees will bring valuable industry expertise and lived experience to the table.
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Jamaica Strengthens Protection for Cultural Heritage
Jamaica Information Service, 3 April 2026
Jamaica has ratified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, strengthening protection of the country’s cultural heritage.
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Canada and Korea: Opening doors for creative exchange
Canada Council for the Arts, 30 March 2026
In 2024–25, that relationship took a vibrant step forward with the Canada–Korea Year of Cultural Exchanges, a bilateral initiative promoting creative ties and artistic exchange. Through projects and partnerships, the initiative transformed high-level commitment into a layered investment in artists, audiences and organizations, strengthening Canada’s arts ecosystem and opening doors to Korea and the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPAS) Bill, signed into law by the Governer General
The Government of The Bahamas, 23 March 2026
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia A. Pratt received teachers and students of the Creative and Performing Arts School (CAPAS) in a Courtesy Call for the Signing of a Bill for An Act to Provide for the Establishment, Governance and Administration of the Creative and Performing Arts School of The Bahamas and for Connected Purposes. The Assent of Legislation, witnessed by the students and leaders of the school, took place in the Ballroom of Government House on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors delivered strong growth in 2025, with 26.6m visitors
Abu Dhabi Media Office, 6 April 2026, United Arab Emirates
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi has welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, reinforcing its position as an emerging global cultural capital and a tourism destination of choice. The milestone reflects the emirate's growing international appeal and its commitment to long-term, sustainable economic impact.
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Project on digital transformation in cultural sector approved
TTXVN, 6 April 2026, Viet Nam
The project aims to comprehensively modernise Vietnam’s national digital cultural ecosystem to preserve and promote an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity, creativity and proactive international integration.
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Ministry of Culture Strengthens Nationwide Creative Youth Networks under ‘Thai Culture Reimagined’ Initiative
Sawasee Thailand, 4 April 2026, Thailand
The Ministry of Culture is advancing efforts to strengthen creative youth cultural networks nationwide, aiming to transform Thai cultural capital into a tangible driver of the creative economy under the concept “Thai Culture Reimagined.” The initiative focuses on empowering youth, educators, and local partners to modernise Thai culture through knowledge development, creativity, environmental awareness, and digital integration.
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Minister: Culture key to security, awareness, development, identity
Egyptian Gazette, 31 March 2026, Egypt
Culture Minister Gihan Zaki stressed that culture is no longer merely a creative pursuit or intellectual luxury, but has become a cornerstone of national security and a vital instrument for shaping societal awareness and promoting sustainable development.
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Why international cultural collaboration matters: Jelle Burggraaff on NPO Radio 1
DutchCulture, 30 March 2026, Netherlands
DutchCulture’s Director, Jelle Burggraaff, recently appeared on the NPO Radio 1 programme Vroeg!. Marking the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, one of the Netherlands’ most successful cultural ‘export products’, the programme explored the current state of the international cultural sector.
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Infometrics sector profiles 2025
Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage, New Zealand, 9 April 2026, New Zealand
These economic profiles enhance our understanding of the contribution that the different parts of the cultural system provide to New Zealand. Manatū Taonga aims to continue to develop data, evidence, and insights across the cultural system.
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Valuing Creative and Cultural R&D and Innovation
The Audience Agency, 3 April 2026, United Kingdom
This report emphasizes the significance of research, development, and innovation (RD&I) in the UK’s creative and cultural sectors, highlighting its current landscape, challenges, and policy recommendations to unlock its full potential.
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ARTS PLURAL: A Reader on Artistic Intelligence
ELIA - European League of Institutes of the Arts, 30 March 2026, International
Featuring 20 academic papers, articles, creative essays, and workshop notes inspired by the ELIA Biennial Conference 2024, hosted by NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan. Artistic Intelligence is a hotly debated term that encompasses a kaleidoscopic spectrum of capacities for sensing, translating, being curious, imagining, and meaning-making.
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Assistant Director-General for Culture (re-advertisement)
UNESCO, 4 May 2026, International
Under the authority of the Director-General, the Assistant Director-General for Culture provides strategic leadership, intellectual vision and managerial oversight for UNESCO’s Culture Sector (Major Programme IV). The incumbent is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Sector’s overall strategy, ensuring that UNESCO remains the global leader in the field of culture. Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 04/05/2026.
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ENCATC Research Award & Young and Emerging Researchers Forum (YERF)
ENCATC - European Network on Cultural Management and Policy, 30 April 2026, International
The European Network on Cultural Management and Policy, ENCATC, launches two Opportunities for Young Researchers, inviting PhD candidates and early-career scholars working in cultural policy and cultural management to participate in two initiatives. Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
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Open invitation to policy brief launch: The role of the arts in addressing the health impacts of climate change
World Health Organization, 29 April 2026, International
This webinar marks the launch of a policy brief that positions the climate crisis as not only an environmental and health emergency, but also a cultural one – arguing that meaningful responses require deep cultural transformation. The session will explore how efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate-related health risks are inseparable from the arts, culture and creative industries, which shape how people feel, imagine, communicate and act in the face of change. These sectors help translate complex climate science into tangible, relatable experiences that inform and empower communities. The webinar will take place on 29 April 2026 | 4:30–16:00 CEST (Copenhagen) / 08:30–10:00 EST (New York), Zoom.
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Este mes destacamos a dos actores clave de la ecología cultural: los(as) trabajadores(as) culturales y el público en general, reflexionando sobre las dimensiones de la cultura (a partir de nuestro Dossier para Mondiacult) como sector y como dimensión esencial de cualquier sociedad habitable.
Los titulares han mostrado avances legislativos y de políticas públicas en favor de los(as) trabajadores(as) culturales en varias regiones. En América Latina, la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) avanza hacia la adopción de un Estatuto de la persona artista y trabajadora de la cultura, un marco destinado a mejorar las condiciones laborales, sociales y económicas del sector cultural en la región, avalado por 17 países latinoamericanos y que aborda ámbitos clave como los derechos laborales, la seguridad social, los derechos de autor y la fiscalidad. A nivel nacional, el Ministerio de Cultura y Juventud de Costa Rica ha presentado un anteproyecto de ley para establecer el Estatuto de la persona trabajadora de las artes y la cultura, con el fin de reconocer formalmente el trabajo artístico y definir un marco jurídico que aborde el trabajo intermitente, la multiplicidad de empleos y los ingresos variables, incluyendo un régimen fiscal simplificado y un registro nacional voluntario. En Malta, el Consejo de las Artes de Malta lanzó su Estrategia 2030,
cuyo marco se basa en tres pilares: desarrollo profesional, derechos culturales e internacionalización. El pilar dedicado al desarrollo profesional se centra en reforzar las estructuras que apoyan a artistas, personas creativas y organizaciones culturales a lo largo del tiempo, incluida la creación de mecanismos estabilizadores para carreras más sostenibles, contratos transparentes y condiciones justas de trabajo y remuneración. En Togo, el Ministerio de Turismo, Cultura y Artes anunció una reforma administrativa para la expedición de certificados de artista, destinada a simplificar los procedimientos, y reiteró su objetivo de seguir profesionalizando el sector cultural y mejorar
las condiciones de los(as) artistas, incluyéndolos en un marco jurídico estructurado. Y, en Australia, Creative Workplaces ha iniciado el desarrollo de un código nacional para la industria de la música contemporánea, con el fin de apoyar lugares de trabajo más seguros, respetuosos e inclusivos.
Noticias recientes también ponen de relieve el derecho de las personas a participar en la vida cultural, con un énfasis creciente en la dimensión social de la cultura, incluyendo el acceso, la participación y la equidad. Los resultados del proyecto INVENT, financiado por la Unión Europea y que incluyó a encuestados(as) en nueve países europeos muestran que una mayor inclusividad cultural es clave para el progreso social en Europa, donde las actividades y las instituciones culturales europeas pueden contribuir al progreso social, pero solo con las políticas adecuadas que lo permitan. Además, All In (Todos(as) dentro), el nuevo programa de acceso a la
creatividad y la cultura en el Reino Unido e Irlanda, publicó sus Estándares de Accesibilidad para la creatividad y la cultura, una guía práctica y una hoja de ruta para aumentar las cifras de público y visitantes con discapacidad. Asimismo, el Consejo de las Artes de Gales y Amgueddfa Cymru han publicado un informe que establece los estándares mínimos para acoger a personas con discapacidad en espacios culturales, junto con una serie de vídeos accesibles de apoyo para ponerlos en
práctica.
Mientras tanto, en América Latina, el Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil publicó su Política Nacional de las Artes, cuyos objetivos fundamentales incluyen la ampliación del acceso público a la cultura, la producción artística y la participación en todo el país. En Paraguay, la Secretaría Nacional de Cultura convocó el foro Derechos culturales para todos y todas: avances y desafíos, en el que la inclusión cultural y el reconocimiento de
las personas con discapacidad y sus derechos culturales fueron los principales temas.
En Singapur, el Ministerio de Cultura, Comunidad y Juventud ha expuesto cómo se ha asociado con agencias sociales y comunitarias para garantizar que el uso del Pase de Cultura SG llegue a las personas singapurenses con menores ingresos y a los colectivos con menor probabilidad de asistir a eventos artísticos y de patrimonio. Y, en la República de Corea, el Ministerio de Cultura, Deportes y Turismo ha ampliado el Día de Cultura para celebrarlo una vez
por semana, cuando anteriormente tenía lugar una vez al mes, con el fin de promover y aumentar la participación pública en la cultura.
Como siempre, si tienen noticias, publicaciones o novedades que les gustaría que compartiéramos, por favor contacten con nosotras en news@ifacca.org.
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Anunciamos una nueva etapa en el liderazgo de la gobernanza de IFACCA
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Imagen: Kajsa Ravin, 9ª Cumbre Mundial de las Artes y la Cultura en Estocolmo, mayo de 2023. Crédito: Susanne Kronholm.
Relacionarse con IFACCA es una excelente manera de entender el mundo
Durante mis seis años como directora general del Consejo de las Artes de Suecia, he tenido el privilegio de formar parte de la Junta Directiva de IFACCA y, más recientemente, de ocupar su presidencia, trabajando junto a un equipo dinámico que refleja la gran diversidad de los miembros de IFACCA, provenientes de todos los rincones del mundo.
Estos años han sido todo un reto, intensos y profundamente instructivos para todos(as) los(as) que trabajamos en el ecosistema cultural, dando forma a políticas, prácticas y métodos. Los efectos devastadores de la pandemia en todo el mundo golpearon especialmente al sector cultural, y en muchos lugares todavía no se ha recuperado. Los conflictos y las tensiones geopolíticas siguen haciendo complejo el trabajo del sector de las artes y la cultura en nuestros respectivos países y ponen bajo presión la cooperación internacional. En este mundo de crisis múltiples y superpuestas, IFACCA ha seguido creando espacios inclusivos para el aprendizaje y el diálogo sobre las condiciones de las artes y la cultura, e inspirando acciones que nos permitan pasar de las palabras a la práctica en la salvaguarda de los derechos culturales.
Lee más aquí.
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Ministerio de las Culturas tiene disponibles las políticas sectoriales de Música, Audiovisual, Artesanía, Artes Escénicas y Artes de la Visualidad
Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chile, 9 April 2026
En octubre- de 2025 -y como parte de la XIX Convención Nacional de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio, el Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio presentó las cinco políticas sectoriales que estarán vigentes hasta 2030 en la institución: la Política Nacional Audiovisual, la Política Nacional de Música, la Política Nacional de Artesanía, la Política Nacional de Artes Escénicas y la Política Nacional de Artes de la Visualidad.
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Ministra de las culturas logra aprobación en Cámara de Representantes de la Ley General de Cultura
Ministry of Culture, Colombia, 8 April 2026
Este miércoles la plenaria de la Cámara de Representantes aprobó por unanimidad el Proyecto de Fortalecimiento a la Ley General de Cultural (Proyecto de Ley 625 de 2025), una iniciativa legislativa del Ministerio de las Culturas con aportes de distintas bancadas que comprende el crecimiento de la diversidad cultural y las expresiones emergentes.
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Ministerio de Cultura impulsa política indígena al 2040 tras seis años de trabajo
TVPeru, 8 April 2026, Peru
El Ministerio de Cultura impulsó la aprobación de la Política Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas u Originarios (PNPI) al 2040, tras seis años de trabajo conjunto con organizaciones indígenas y entidades del Estado. El instrumento marca un hito en la gestión pública al establecer un enfoque intercultural orientado a garantizar el ejercicio pleno de los derechos colectivos.
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La Implementación del Tratado de Marrakech: Hacia una Justicia Lectora en la Biblioteca Escolar
CERLALC, 7 April 2026, International
En el panorama actual de la formación de lectores, persiste una brecha profunda entre el ideal inclusivo y las prácticas concretas en muchos espacios educativos. Como bibliotecaria escolar, he sido testigo de cómo la falta de accesibilidad en los materiales de lectura niega a muchos estudiantes el derecho fundamental a participar plenamente en la cultura escrita. Este ensayo analiza cómo la implementación proactiva del Tratado de Marrakech en las bibliotecas escolares transforma el fomento lector de un acto meramente cultural en un mecanismo de justicia social.
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Argentina impulsa un cambio de paradigma en las artes escénicas en la reunión de Iberescena y el Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas de Bogotá
Instituto Nacional del Teatro, 6 April 2026, Argentina
La participación del Instituto Nacional del Teatro (INT) en la Reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental (CII) de Iberescena y el 2° Festival de Artes Vivas de Bogotá (FIAV) permitió trabajar de manera regional sobre un modelo de desarrollo enfocado en la profesionalización e internacionalización del sector. Durante las tres jornadas de trabajo se revisaron los avances de las distintas líneas de acción del programa en los últimos seis meses. Además, la agenda argentina se centró en la reconfiguración de las políticas públicas culturales que está llevando adelante el INT impulsados por la Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación, a cargo de Leonardo Cifelli.
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Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum destaca inversión de mil 500 MDP para rehabilitación de escuelas del INBAL y del INAH
Ministry of Culture, Mexico, 30 March 2026
La Presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, destacó que se avanza en la rehabilitación de mil 405 espacios de las escuelas del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) y de 220 del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) con una inversión de mil 500 millones de pesos (mdp), así como la inversión de 380 mdp para mejoramiento de 12 museos y 46 zonas arqueológicas de 12 entidades de la República.
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Projeto Cinema para Todos 2026 amplia acesso à cultura no Cine Teatro Cuiabá
State Secretary for Culture, Sports and Leisure of Mato Grosso, 22 March 2026, Brazil
Promovido novamente a Ponto de Cultura com recursos da Secretaria de Estado de Esportes, Cultura e Lazer (Secel-MT) com o compromisso de democratizar o acesso ao cinema, a Associação Cultural Cena Onze, em parceria com o Governo do Estado, lança o Projeto Cinema para Todos 2026, que será realizado no Cine Teatro Cuiabá, todas as terças-feiras, entre março e julho.
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