Number 469 19 February 2026

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Welcome to February’s edition of ACORNS, your international news round-up for arts and culture policy. As the year gets underway, governments are setting new initiatives in motion in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as in culture and education. This month we also share developments on upcoming new cultural strategies and policies around the world. 

Starting the year strong, in England, Arts Council England announced a major milestone by recognising Digital Arts as a new artform across its funding programmes, with a dedicated Digital Arts portfolio to be created within National Portfolio Organisations from April 2027. This places Digital Arts on equal footing with other artforms, encompassing digital storytelling, immersive installations, interactive and game-based art, virtual production, AI and generative systems, data-driven art, and digital craft. In Togo, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts completed an accelerated four-week digitalisation project, becoming the second ministry to benefit from the government's rapid digital transformation initiative implemented by the Togo Digital Agency. And in Latin America, the government of Chile launched Latam-GPT, the first open-source large language model developed specifically for Latin America and the Caribbean and is designed with a distinct regional identity, trained to understand the languages, cultural contexts, and social realities of the region. 

Culture and education initiatives are also in focus this month. In Colombia, the Ministry of Culture announced plans to formally establish the Ibero-American Network for Arts and Cultural Education (REDARTES) in May, as a permanent mechanism for regional cooperation. In the Cook Islands, Te Papa Apii Rutaki has become the first full immersion Cook Islands Māori primary school, teaching students entirely in the Indigenous language to revitalise and retain the language for future generations. In Estonia, the Minister of Culture allocated half a million euros to support cooperation between culture and education for 2026, enabling institutions to offer schools free cultural visits related to the curriculum, while in India, the government proposed assistance to set up content creator labs in secondary schools and colleges across the country to unlock new creative career opportunities for youth. In Papua New Guinea, the government announced that the Institute of PNG Studies is playing a key role in a major European Union–funded research project connecting Papua New Guinea with universities and cultural institutions across Europe and the Pacific, focusing on intercultural and transcultural competence using art, culture and Indigenous knowledge to better understand social inclusion, education and youth displacement. Finally, in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Culture has partnered with the Royal College of Art to support academic development at the Riyadh University of Arts, to cultivate local talent and strengthen global cultural exchange.

This month has also seen governments and their public agencies around the world reviewing and developing new cultural strategies and policies. In the Americas, the Canada Council for the Arts is shaping its 2026-31 strategic plan as a vision-setting document and will host online engagement opportunities for the public to share perspectives for its next strategic plan. In Grenada, the Ministry of Tourism, the Creative Economy and Culture is engaging statutory boards and state-owned enterprises as it moves to develop a structured policy framework requiring these entities to sponsor recognised cultural organisations as a strategic investment in national development through a formal public-sector partnership model. Elsewhere, the Flemish Government in Belgium initiated reflection on the future of cultural policy towards 2035; in China, an action plan was announced to promote the development of theatrical arts over the next three years, in line with the government’s recommendations for the formulation of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development including a focus on culture and creativity; in Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts announced it will launch its revised Culture Policy in March during Ghana Culture Day; and in Malaysia, the government announced the National Creative Industry Policy will be reviewed to ensure its benefits are fairly and widely shared among creative professionals and communities nationwide.

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IFACCA News

With the presence of the Minister of Education and Culture, H.E. José Carlos Mahía; Minister of Tourism H.E. Pablo Menoni; Director General for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Fernando Lugris; and Deputy Director of Uruguay XXI Mr Martín Mercado, a discussion was held on Tuesday, 10 February, in the conference room of the Ministry of Tourism with IFACCA’s Executive Director, Ms Magdalena Moreno Mujica.

The event was organised by the Internationalisation of Culture Committee, comprising the Ministry of Education and Culture, through the National Directorate of Culture; the Directorate-General for Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Ministry of Tourism; and Uruguay XXI. It was attended by authorities and technical teams from various public institutions linked to the sector.

At the opening, the Minister of Education and Culture, H.E. José Carlos Mahía, stated that ‘the internationalisation of culture, when well organised, is a structural part of the design of our public policies on culture, tourism and development in general,’ and stressed that cultural and creative economies ‘generate employment, innovation and sustainable development, but also build the country's image.’

The Minister of Tourism, H.E. Pablo Menoni, pointed out that ‘transversality is combined with the synergy between the institutions that support this process’ and stressed that cultural tourism constitutes ‘a strategic segment and a showcase for promoting Uruguay abroad,’ reaffirming his ministry's support for this agenda.

For his part, Ambassador Fernando Lugris, Director General for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the event is taking place ‘at a particularly opportune moment, when the country is making strategic decisions about the international projection of its culture,’ He emphasised that the Foreign Ministry promotes internationalisation as a central public policy, convinced that ‘Uruguay is a country where soft power far exceeds hard power.’

The Deputy Director of Uruguay XXI, Mr Martín Mercado, raised the need to ‘deepen knowledge about the contribution of culture to the national economy’ and highlighted the importance of strengthening inter-institutional coordination to move towards a sustained country strategy. 

The event was moderated by Ms Alicia Cano, Coordinator of International Relations and Cooperation at the National Directorate of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC).

During IFACCA’s presentation, Ms Magdalena Moreno Mujica stressed that  internationalisation of culture cannot be limited to an exclusively economic logic, but must integrate cultural rights, identity diversity, artistic mobility, cultural diplomacy, digital platforms and public policy coordination.

Ms Moreno Mujica placed the debate in a global context marked by the climate crisis, the acceleration of digital processes and persistent inequalities, and warned of the risk of cultural homogenisation in international outreach processes. ‘Before projecting ourselves internationally, we must ask ourselves who we are and how we want to represent ourselves,’ she said, highlighting the importance of building a country narrative based on diversity and authenticity, with arts and culture at the heart.

The exchange allowed for the sharing of international lessons learned and reflection on the need to define a clear roadmap, with political support, inter-institutional coordination, and institutional continuity over time. Ms Moreno Mujica valued Uruguay's democratic strength and institutional stability as strategic assets for projecting its culture on the global stage, and highlighted that the country's size can favour agile coordination and decision-making processes.

The event was the first public working session of the Internationalisation of Culture Roundtable, consolidating a space for strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening the international projection of Uruguayan talent and integrating culture as a structural dimension of national development.

Also noteworthy was the participation of the National Director of Tourism, Mr Cristian Pos; the Director of International Cooperation and Projects at the MEC, Ms Andrea Vignolo; the Coordinator of the National Institute of Performing Arts, Mr Gustavo Zidane; the Coordinator of the National Institute of Visual Arts, Mr Martín Craciun; the Coordinator of the National Institute of Literature, Ms Valeria Tanco; the Coordinator of Creative Economy at the DNC, Ms Joanna Peluffo; the advisor on Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Fabiana Goyeneche; the Director of ANDE, Ms Soledad Marazzano; the coordinator of the Sala Verdi, Mr Felipe Villarmarzo; and Mr Mathías Escotto Gadea, cultural representative of the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation (AUCI), among other authorities and representatives of the sector.

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National Agency News

Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture & Heritage, New Zealand, 17 February 2026

New Zealand is strengthening its global cultural presence with a strategy reset for the Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (CDIP), where this year’s first funding round is open for expressions of interest. The Programme will invest approximately $3 million over three years, with a strong focus on economic returns for the creative and cultural sectors.

Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, 10 February 2026, Ireland

The pilot was the first large scale Randomised Control Trial undertaken by the Irish Government and has provided a solid evidence base for the future policy direction of the scheme. Guidelines outlining details for application, eligibility criteria and proofs will be published in April 2026.

Ministry of Information, 8 February 2026, Myanmar

On the occasion, the Senior General delivered a speech. He said: Since art can vividly express the thoughts, spirit, and values of a nation and its people, any development that excludes the film and cultural sectors cannot be considered fully complete. Myanmar cinema serves as a language that connects Myanmar’s cultural traditions and ways of life to the world.

Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage, Saint Lucia, 3 February 2026

Keynote speaker at the Nobel Laureate Wreath Laying Ceremony, Director of Studies for the School of Arts, Management and Humanities, Dr. Anthea Octave, has warned against an over-reliance on technology, urging Saint Lucians to safeguard human creativity and critical thinking in an increasingly digital world.

National Arts Council (BASATA), 22 January 2026, Tanzania

The training is part of BASATA's ongoing campaign to formalise arts activities in the country, aiming to reach out to DJ's in all districts and regions to perform their work on a legal basis, expand opportunities and protect the value of their work. Speaking at the training, BASATA's Senior Arts Officer, Mr. Abel Ndaga, said the formalisation will help end the harassment of DJ's resulting from the absence of formal contracts.

Ministerstwo Kultury I Dziedzictwa Narodowego - Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Poland, 22 January 2026

Marta Cienkowska, Minister of Culture and National Heritage, presented today in the Sejm the main assumptions of the draft law on social security for professional artists. The draft is the first real proposal in history to systematically regulate the situation of artists whose specific nature of work and the associated unstable and irregular income prevent them from paying regular social security and health insurance contributions.

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International News

Radio Republik Indonesia, 14 February 2026, Indonesia

A strategic renewal of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creative industry was officially agreed upon by Indonesian and Thai government representatives this Friday to strengthen economic ties between the two neighbours.

World Health Organization, 13 February 2026, International

Recognising the potential of arts and culture as tools to enhance recovery, resilience and dignity in care, particularly for mental health and well-being, WHO/Europe is helping countries shift from fragmented initiatives towards structured, evidence-based approaches anchored in national priorities.

The New Times, 13 February 2026, Rwanda

The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, has announced significant progress in the development of Rwanda’s National Arts Policy and a strategic plan intended to strengthen support systems for artists and stakeholders across the creative industry.

World Economic Forum, 3 February 2026, Japan

Japan is strengthening cultural heritage protection through coordinated action by national and local governments, alongside communities. One visible indicator is the expansion of public investment. The Agency for Cultural Affairs’ budget increased to approximately JPY44.7 billion ($290 million in 2023), more than doubling to JPY106.2 billion ($689 million) in 2024, with a strong emphasis on conservation, restoration and disaster prevention.

VietnamPlus, 1 February 2026, Viet Nam

On January 7, 2026, on behalf of the Politburo, Party General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture. The resolution was issued as the country enters a new stage of development marked by growing demands for rapid and sustainable growth, with closer integration between economic, political and social development, and culture and people.

Kwedu News, 31 January 2026, Zimbabwe

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced an immediate reduction in registration and clearance fees for artists and creative organisations, in a move aimed at easing the cost of doing business within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).

Abu Dhabi Media Office, 31 January 2026, United Arab Emirates

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a pioneering art customs duty waiver programme that will position the emirate as one of the world’s most trusted and forward-looking destinations for the long-term placement, conservation, and exhibition of high-value artworks. The initiative is established as a framework that prioritises governance, legal clarity, and institutional oversight as the foundation for participation.

RTL Today, 27 January 2026, Luxembourg

Luxembourg's performing arts sector has secured updated minimum fee agreements that introduce automatic indexation, ensuring pay keeps pace with the cost of living and strengthening long-term working conditions for artists and technical staff.

PMN - Pacific Media Network, 19 January 2026, International

A new regional project is working to protect thousands of rare recordings that capture Pacific life, culture and history before they are lost forever. More than 10,000 historic Pacific recordings are being preserved and digitised under a long-term programme led by the Pacific Community (SPC).

Cayman Independent, 19 January 2026, Cayman Islands

The popular festival, organised by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), will feature a variety of dance, music and poetry performances, living heritage experiences, workshops and – as part of CAYFEST on Film – two days of film screenings.

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Publications

UNESCO, 18 February 2026, International

The 2026 edition of the Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report provides an in-depth overview of policy developments shaping the cultural and creative sectors worldwide. It examines key challenges and emerging opportunities related to the digital environment and Artificial Intelligence, global trade, sustainable development, mobility, gender equality and artistic freedom.

South African Cultural Observatory, 16 February 2026, South Africa

CCI&S represent a dynamic intersection of cultural capital, creative production, and socioeconomic development. Mapping these industries provides the empirical foundation needed to understand their economic footprint, labour dynamics, and growth potential.

FTI Consulting, 3 February 2026, International

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), in partnership with the World Governments Summit (“WGS”), today launched a new joint report, Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, offering governments and public sector leaders a strategic roadmap for harnessing the creative economy as a driver of national prosperity, innovation and global influence.

Arts Council England, 29 January 2026, England

Since 2019 Arts Council has invested £4 Million in creative practitioners using AI technologies in their practice, developing new skills to support engagement with AI technologies, or on projects and practices that engage with the wider impact of these technologies on society.

Ontario Arts Council, 29 January 2026, Canada

Ontario Arts Council are pleased to share the Ontario Arts Council’s 2025 Impact Report – a snapshot of the reach, diversity, and impact of artistic activity across Ontario over the past year.

NEMO - The Network of European Museum Organisations, 27 January 2026, International

NEMO’s Working Group LEM – The Learning Museum examines the growing intersection between museums, mental health, and care in its new publication “Art, healing and museums. Exploring museum‑based art psychotherapy Practices with a focus on the No Words programme at the National Gallery of Ireland.”

The University of Sheffield, 26 January 2026, England

Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report.

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Opportunities and Events

Goethe-Institut, 15 March 2026, International

Support for peer learning exchanges, creative practice, research, and creative output between artists and cultural professionals across Africa and Europe. Whether you're researching artistic practices, co-creating with international partners, developing new work, or participating in residencies, this scheme removes barriers to creative mobility. Deadline: 15 March 2026.

UNESCO, 3 March 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): 3 March 2026.

UNESCO, 28 February 2026, International

Established in 1998, the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture is awarded annually to two individuals, groups, or institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the dissemination and promotion of Arab art and culture. Deadline for the submission of applications: 28 February 2026.

culture360.ASEF.org, 26 February 2026, International

culture360.ASEF.org invites proposals from writers to contribute articles (either features or interviews), podcasts or video interviews on Redefining 'Well-being' through Culture. Deadline: 26 February 2026.

ENCATC - European Network on Cultural Management and Policy, 20 February 2026, International

ENCATC invites you to actively participate by submitting an abstract for a research paper, panel proposal, and/or teaching method. Proposals from all relevant disciplines are welcome, provided they make an original academic or professional contribution to the study and practice of cultural management and cultural policy. Young and emerging researchers are especially encouraged to submit their work. Deadline: 20 February 2026.

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Iberoamericano

Bienvenidos(as) a la edición de febrero de ACORNS, su resumen internacional de noticias sobre políticas artísticas y culturales. A medida que avanza el año, los gobiernos están poniendo en marcha nuevas iniciativas en tecnologías digitales e inteligencia artificial (IA), así como en cultura y educación. Este mes también compartimos novedades sobre el desarrollo de nuevas estrategias y políticas culturales en todo el mundo.

En Inglaterra, el Consejo de las Artes de Inglaterra empezó el año con fuerza al anunciar el reconocimiento de las Artes Digitales como una nueva disciplina en sus programas de financiamiento mediante la creación de una cartera específica de Artes Digitales dentro de las Organizaciones de la Cartera Nacional a partir de abril de 2027. Las artes digitales se sitúan así al mismo nivel que otras disciplinas artísticas e incluyen la narración digital, las instalaciones inmersivas, el arte interactivo y basado en juegos, la producción virtual, los sistemas de IA y generativos, el arte impulsado por datos y la artesanía digital. En Togo, el Ministerio de Turismo, Cultura y Artes completó un proyecto acelerado de digitalización de cuatro semanas, el segundo ministerio en beneficiarse de la iniciativa gubernamental de transformación digital rápida de la Agencia Digital de Togo. En América Latina, el gobierno de Chile lanzó Latam-GPT, el primer modelo de lenguaje de código abierto desarrollado específicamente para América Latina y el Caribe, diseñado con una identidad regional propia y entrenado para comprender los idiomas, contextos culturales y realidades sociales de la región.

Las iniciativas en materia de cultura y educación también ocupan un lugar destacado este mes. En Colombia, el Ministerio de Cultura anunció planes para establecer formalmente en mayo la Red Iberoamericana de Educación Artística y Cultural (REDARTES) como un mecanismo permanente de cooperación regional. En las Islas Cook, Te Papa Apii Rutaki se ha convertido en la primera escuela primaria de inmersión total en la lengua maorí de las Islas Cook, impartiendo la enseñanza íntegramente en la lengua indígena con el fin de revitalizarla y garantizar su transmisión a las futuras generaciones. En Estonia, el Ministerio de Cultura asignó medio millón de euros para apoyar la cooperación entre cultura y educación en 2026, lo que permitirá a las instituciones culturales ofrecer a los centros escolares visitas culturales gratuitas relacionadas con el currículo. Por su parte, en India, el gobierno propuso ayudas para crear laboratorios de creación de contenidos digitales en escuelas secundarias y universidades de todo el país, con el objetivo de abrir nuevas oportunidades profesionales creativas para la juventud. En Papúa Nueva Guinea, el gobierno anunció que el Instituto de Estudios de Papúa Nueva Guinea juega un papel clave en un importante proyecto de investigación financiado por la Unión Europea, que conecta Papúa Nueva Guinea con universidades e instituciones culturales de Europa y el Pacífico. El proyecto se centra en la competencia intercultural y transcultural mediante el uso del arte, la cultura y los conocimientos indígenas para comprender mejor la inclusión social, la educación y el desplazamiento juvenil. Por último, en Arabia Saudita, el Ministerio de Cultura ha establecido una colaboración con el Royal College of Art para apoyar el desarrollo académico de la Universidad de las Artes de Riad, con el fin de fomentar el talento local y fortalecer el intercambio cultural a escala mundial.

Este mes también hemos visto cómo gobiernos y organismos públicos de todo el mundo revisan y elaboran nuevas estrategias y políticas culturales. En las Américas, el Consejo de las Artes de Canadá está configurando su plan estratégico 2026-2031 como un documento de orientación estratégica y organizará actividades de consulta en línea para que el público pueda compartir sus perspectivas sobre el plan. En Granada, el Ministerio de Turismo, Economía Creativa y Cultura está involucrando a los consejos estatutarios y a las empresas públicas en el desarrollo de un marco estructurado de políticas que exigirá a estas entidades patrocinar a organizaciones culturales reconocidas como una inversión estratégica en el desarrollo nacional mediante un modelo formal de colaboración del sector público. 

En otros lugares, el gobierno flamenco de Bélgica ha iniciado un proceso de reflexión sobre el futuro de la política cultural de aquí a 2035; en China, se anunció un plan de acción para promover el desarrollo de las artes escénicas durante los próximos tres años, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Gobierno para la formulación del 15º Plan Quinquenal de China (20262030) para el desarrollo económico y social del país, que incluye un enfoque específico en la cultura y la creatividad; en Ghana, el Ministerio de Turismo, Cultura y Artes Creativas anunció que lanzará su Política Cultural revisada en marzo, durante el Día de la Cultura de Ghana; y, en Malasia, el gobierno anunció que la Política Nacional de Industrias Creativas será revisada para garantizar que sus beneficios se distribuyan de forma justa y amplia entre los(as) profesionales creativos y las comunidades de todo el país.

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Noticias de IFACCA

Con la presencia del ministro de Educación y Cultura, el Excmo. Sr. José Carlos Mahía; el ministro de Turismo, el Excmo. Sr. Pablo Menoni; el director general para Asuntos Culturales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, el Embajador Fernando Lugris; y el subdirector de Uruguay XXI, Sr. Martín Mercado, se realizó el martes 10 de febrero, en la Sala de Conferencias del Ministerio de Turismo, un conversatorio con Sra .Magdalena Moreno Mujica, directora ejecutiva de IFACCA.

La actividad fue organizada por la Mesa de Internacionalización de la Cultura —integrada por el Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, a través de la Dirección Nacional de Cultura; la Dirección General para Asuntos Culturales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores; el Ministerio de Turismo; y Uruguay XXI— y contó con la participación de autoridades y equipos técnicos de diversas instituciones públicas vinculadas al sector.

En la apertura, el ministro de Educación y Cultura, el Excmo. Sr. José Carlos Mahía, sostuvo que “la internacionalización de la cultura, bien organizada, es parte estructural del diseño de nuestras políticas públicas en materia cultural, turística y de desarrollo en general”, y subrayó que las economías culturales y creativas “generan empleo, innovación y desarrollo sostenible, pero también construyen imagen país”.

El ministro de Turismo, el Excmo. Sr. Pablo Menoni, señaló que “la transversalidad se conjuga con la sinergia entre las instituciones que respaldan este proceso” y destacó que el turismo cultural constituye “un segmento estratégico y una vidriera para dar a conocer Uruguay en el exterior”, reafirmando el respaldo de su cartera a esta agenda.

Por su parte, el director general para Asuntos Culturales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Embajador Fernando Lugris, afirmó que la instancia se desarrolla “en un momento especialmente oportuno, en el que el país está tomando decisiones estratégicas sobre la proyección internacional de su cultura”, y remarcó que la Cancillería impulsa la internacionalización como una política pública central, convencida de que “Uruguay es un país donde el soft power supera largamente al hard power”.

El subdirector de Uruguay XXI, Sr. Martín Mercado, planteó la necesidad de “profundizar el conocimiento sobre el aporte de la cultura a la economía nacional” y destacó la importancia de fortalecer la articulación interinstitucional para avanzar hacia una estrategia país sostenida.

La actividad contó con la moderación de Sra. Alicia Cano, coordinadora de Relaciones Internacionales y Cooperación de la Dirección Nacional de Cultura del MEC.

Durante la presentación de IFACCA, Sra. Magdalena Moreno Mujica subrayó que la internacionalización cultural no puede limitarse a una lógica exclusivamente económica, sino que debe integrar derechos culturales, diversidad identitaria, movilidad artística, diplomacia cultural, plataformas digitales y coordinación de políticas públicas.

Sra. Moreno Mujica situó el debate en un contexto global marcado por la crisis climática, la aceleración de los procesos digitales y las desigualdades persistentes, y advirtió sobre el riesgo de homogeneización cultural en los procesos de proyección internacional. “Antes de proyectarnos internacionalmente, debemos preguntarnos quiénes somos y cómo queremos representarnos”, señaló, destacando la importancia de construir una narrativa país basada en la diversidad y la autenticidad, con cultura al centro.

El intercambio permitió compartir aprendizajes internacionales y reflexionar sobre la necesidad de definir una hoja de ruta clara, con respaldo político, coordinación interinstitucional y continuidad institucional en el tiempo. Sra. Moreno Mujica valoró la solidez democrática y la estabilidad institucional de Uruguay como activos estratégicos para proyectar su cultura en el escenario global, y destacó que la escala del país puede favorecer procesos ágiles de articulación y toma de decisiones.

La actividad constituyó la primera instancia pública de trabajo de la Mesa de Internacionalización de la Cultura, consolidando un espacio de diálogo estratégico orientado a fortalecer la proyección internacional del talento uruguayo y a integrar la cultura como dimensión estructural del desarrollo nacional.

Se destacó asimismo la participación del director nacional de Turismo, Sr. Cristian Pos; la directora de Cooperación Internacional y Proyectos del MEC, Sra. Andrea Vignolo; el coordinador del Instituto Nacional de Artes Escénicas, Sr. Gustavo Zidane; el coordinador del Instituto Nacional de Artes Visuales, Sr. Martín Craciun; la coordinadora del Instituto Nacional de Letras, Sra. Valeria Tanco; la coordinadora de Economía Creativa de la DNC, Sra. Joanna Peluffo; la asesora de Asuntos Culturales de la Cancillería, Sra. Fabiana Goyeneche; la directora de ANDE, Sra. Soledad Marazzano, el coordinador de la Sala Verdi, Sr. Felipe Villarmarzo; y Sr. Mathías Escotto Gadea, referente de Cultura de la Agencia Uruguaya de Cooperación Internacional (AUCI), entre otras autoridades y referentes del sector.

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Noticias

UNESCO, 18 February 2026, International

La UNESCO acaba de publicar la última edición de su informe de referencia Re|pensar las políticas para la creatividad, que analiza un panorama cultural en rápida evolución influido por la transformación digital, la inteligencia artificial (IA), los cambios en las dinámicas comerciales mundiales y las crecientes amenazas a la libertad artística. Un informe de seguimiento de alcance global que recoge datos de más de 120 países y que apunta la necesidad de políticas más sólidas para proteger a quienes se dedican a la creación frente al aumento de las desigualdades.

Ministry of Culture, Mexico, 15 February 2026

La Presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, anunció un plan integral de apoyo al cine nacional: desde la formación, producción, exhibición y preservación, así como un nuevo incentivo fiscal del 30 por ciento del Impuesto sobre la Renta (ISR) a proyectos que se realicen en territorio nacional, en coordinación con la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP), para fortalecer la producción cinematográfica y audiovisual en el país; el cual será publicado mañana lunes 16 de febrero en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF).

Ministerio de Cultura, Peru, 14 February 2026

Entre sus principales disposiciones, establece principios que orientan la interpretación y aplicación de la Ley, tales como el desarrollo integral, descentralizado y diverso del sector; la neutralidad respecto del contenido de los proyectos; la promoción del patrimonio y la identidad cultural; y el respeto a la diversidad cultural y lingüística del país, entre otros.

Ministry of Culture, Colombia, 12 February 2026

La ministra de las Culturas, las Artes y los Saberes, Yannai Kadamani Fonrodona, y el procurador general de la Nación, Gregorio Eljach Pacheco, firmaron el acta que pone en marcha el convenio 0844 para proteger el patrimonio cultural del país. Este instrumento jurídico y técnico representa un hito para la protección del patrimonio cultural del país.

Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chile, 11 February 2026

La presente publicación reúne las presentaciones y reflexiones compartidas en el Seminario Internacional Museos para Chile, instancia realizada los días 30 y 31 de julio de 2025, en la cual participaron especialistas nacionales e internacionales, directores y directoras de museos, académicos/as y representantes del sector museal y patrimonial.

Argentina.gob.ar, 4 February 2026, Argentina

La Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación, a cargo de Leonardo Cifelli, y el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto, en articulación con Meridiano (Cámara Argentina de Galerías de Arte Contemporáneo) y PromArgentina, acompañan la participación de galerías argentinas en la Semana del Arte en México, una plataforma estratégica para la internacionalización del arte contemporáneo.

National Council of Culture and Arts, Catalonia, 29 January 2026, Spain

En el marco del año temático dedicado a las condiciones de trabajo en la cultura, el Consejo Nacional de la Cultura y las Artes ha impulsado el informe Estudio sobre las condiciones laborales de los servicios externalizados de los equipamientos culturales públicos de Cataluña.

OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos, 29 January 2026, Panama

La Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI) participó esta semana en el Foro Económico Internacional América Latina y el Caribe de CAF, celebrado en Ciudad de Panamá, con una agenda que combinó actividades culturales, espacios de diálogo de alto nivel y reuniones bilaterales con autoridades nacionales.

Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias, 22 January 2026, Guatemala

Durante el 2025, Editorial Cultura donó 9 mil 452 libros, un promedio de 790 ejemplares al mes distribuidos en los 22 departamentos del país. Para el 2026, la meta institucional es superar la cifra anterior, reforzando su presencia en las comunidades con mayor necesidad de materiales de lectura.

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