Fortaleza launches artist selection for people experiencing homelessness

The City of Fortaleza, through its Municipal Secretariat of Culture, has launched a selection process for artists currently experiencing or recovering from homelessness. Part of the ‘Vozes da Rua’ project, the initiative aims to guarantee cultural rights through artistic training and integration into the city's cultural programming.

Thirty artists from specific regions with high concentrations of homeless populations will be selected for a seven-month training program. The program covers various disciplines, including music, dance, theater, literature, circus, visual arts, and photography. Selected participants will receive monthly incentive stipends of R$ 500 for the first three months and R$ 600 for the remaining four months, alongside the opportunity to participate in 40 artistic interventions.