Valparaíso Region opens nominations for Regional Culture Awards

The Valparaíso Region is accepting nominations for the 2026 edition of the Regional Awards for Cultures, Arts, and Heritage. The application period remains open until Wednesday, October 21.

Organized by the Seremi de las Culturas, the awards recognize contributions to the region's cultural development across five categories: artistic education, artistic career, emerging artist, cultural management and dissemination, and the revitalization of traditional practices and trades.

Each winner will receive two million pesos and an artwork created by visual artist Gonzalo Ilabaca. Nominations are open to Chilean or foreign nationals with valid identification who were born in or reside in the Valparaíso Region. Applications can be submitted by the individuals themselves or by third parties.