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Acarigua Chapter · Participate · submitted to the UNESCO IFCD 2026 call

Concrete ways to take part.

The Acarigua Chapter is built through public, educational, artistic and institutional participation. Artists, cultural workers, young people, educators, researchers, institutions, donors and media can connect with the platform according to their profile and priorities. Participation is framed from Acarigua-Araure as an inland territory, strengthening a regional museum, territorial education and a living archive for Venezuelan contemporary culture.

Ways to participate

Choose the form of participation that fits you best.

01 · Artists

Artists & cultural workers

Artists, curators, mediators, producers and cultural workers may propose their participation in documentation, training, mediation or public activities connected to the platform.

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02 · Youth

Young people & students

Young people interested in contemporary art, cultural memory, territory, education or community participation can join training and mediation activities designed to expand cultural access.

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03 · Educators

Teachers & community educators

Teachers, facilitators and community educators can collaborate in educational activities, adapt platform resources and participate in methodological transfer processes.

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04 · Research

Researchers & institutions

Researchers, universities, museums and cultural centers can connect through research, documentation, public programming, educational content or institutional partnerships.

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05 · Support

Donors, foundations & companies

Individuals, foundations and companies can support the platform through donations, sponsorship, in-kind services, CSR / ESG partnerships or complementary funding for specific components.

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06 · Media

Press & media

Journalists, editors and media covering culture, education, migration, civil society or Venezuelan art can request press materials, interviews and selected visual resources.

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Institutional note

Participation depends on confirmed phases and resources.

The project has been submitted to the UNESCO IFCD 2026 call; this reference does not imply selection, endorsement, approval or confirmed funding by UNESCO. Specific participation processes will be communicated according to confirmed work phases, available resources and applicable institutional criteria.

FAQ

Before contacting us.

Do I need previous experience with contemporary art to participate?
No. Mediation and training activities are designed for different levels of experience, including young people, educators, community participants and people without previous contact with contemporary cultural circuits.
Will activities be free of charge?
The program is intended to offer public activities, digital resources and mediation with free or highly accessible participation. Some specialized formats may depend on the final funding and partnership structure.
Where will the program take place?
The platform will be based in Acarigua-Araure, Portuguesa State, with digital content and tools designed to expand its reach to Venezuelan audiences and interested communities beyond the physical territory of implementation.
Can Venezuelan artists outside the country participate?
The program focuses on Venezuelan contemporary culture and recognizes practices shaped by migration, diaspora and cultural reconfiguration. Specific opportunities will be defined according to each component, open call or work phase.
How will participants and proposals be selected?
Selection will follow curatorial, pedagogical, territorial and institutional criteria adapted to each component. The team will communicate criteria, stages and requirements when specific participation processes open.
How can institutions, universities or foundations collaborate?
They can propose partnerships in content, research, mediation, training, funding or public circulation. The recommended first step is to contact the team to request the dossier and evaluate the most appropriate collaboration format.
Ready to take part?

Tell us how you want to connect.

The team will review your message and indicate the right channel according to the type of participation, collaboration or support you propose.

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