From April 23 to 25, 2026, the towns of Rancagua and Sewell will host the National Cultural Management Summit. The event brings together professionals, public institutions, and industry organizations to debate decentralization and collaboration within the creative sector.
This edition marks the 25th anniversary of the Chilean Association of Cultural Managers (AdCultura). Under the theme “Creative Ecosystems, Interdisciplinarity, and Territories,” the summit aims to bridge cultural management with the regional identity of O’Higgins.
The program features panels, talks, and workshops focused on project sustainability, access to funding, and the professionalization of the sector. The summit is supported by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage.
International Experts and Mining Heritage
The summit will feature Antonio Martinelli, a representative from the Brazilian institution SESC São Paulo. His participation will provide an opportunity to analyze management models that integrate social well-being and large-scale cultural access.
“Having the experience of SESC São Paulo is a great opportunity for the region's cultural sector, as it allows us to envision new management models that structurally integrate culture, community, and social development,” said Francisca Jara, director of Trenzar.
As part of the program, attendees will take a guided tour of the Sewell mining camp. The activity commemorates the 20th anniversary of the site's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The tour aims to highlight mining history and the legacy of the communities that once inhabited the area. Capacity for the Sewell activity is limited to 100 people and requires prior registration.
The event is organized through a collaboration between Trenzar Gestión Cultural, AdCultura, and the Sewell Foundation. Also participating are the University of Santiago, the University of La Serena, and the Rancagua Culture Corporation.