Latin American Regions Launch Diverse Cultural Programs and Events

The government of Puebla, Mexico, organised a free Father’s Day concert at the Auditorio de la Reforma and announced a crafts exhibition showcasing local artisans for the World Cup, featuring works such as the Árbol de la Vida and traditional paper art.

In Temuco, Chile, artists Keyla Martel Navarro and Álvaro Celedón Zúñiga opened a self‑managed painting exhibition displaying realist, hyperrealist and figurative works, some of which have been shown internationally.

Colombia’s ICETEX announced a new call of the Jóvenes Talentos scholarship that grants fully forgiven loans of up to US$25,000 for artists to pursue master’s degrees abroad, provided they return to apply their training in the country.

Bucaramanga, Colombia, will host the fourth edition of the independent‑publisher fair Voces Feroces at the Museo de Arte Moderno, featuring book launches, poetry readings, workshops and panels on regional literary heritage.

Spain’s Centre for Art FMJJ and Acción Cultural Española opened applications for two six‑week residencies in Mexico City and Oaxaca, offering €1,500 for living costs and €1,500 for production expenses to Spanish artists.

Salamanca’s Casa de las Conchas library in Spain announced a summer programme of conferences, bilingual storytelling and two temporary art exhibitions running through June and August.

Argentina’s Department of Tunuyán concluded the “Otoño que Inspira Arte 2026” contest, awarding prizes in painting, sculpture, photography, drawing and singing.

Valparaíso, Chile, launched FestiMAC’s first International Mask, Handicraft and Popular Culture Encounter, inviting artists to a creative residency on mask‑making and performance scheduled for July‑October.