Debate on the future of creation at the Ibero-American Festival

Artistic training and the role of the creator in Cuban society focused the dialogue on the second day of the Ibero-American Congress of Thought. During the XXXII Festival of Ibero-American Culture, dedicated on this occasion to artistic education.

With the participation of artists, educators, students and guests, the Revolution Room of the La Periquera Provincial Museum of History hosted this Monday. The panel in which the future of creation in the territory, pedagogical responsibility and the comprehensive preparation of the new generations were analyzed.

Lauro Hechavarría Osorio, Provincial Prize for Visual Arts in Holguin 2026, stressed that it is up to professionals and teachers in the sector to channel talent. Based on knowledge and appropriate practices, so that each student deploys their potential and exceeds pre-established limits.

Also a professor at the El Alba Regional Academy of Plastic Arts and with 53 years of experience. Hechavarría pointed out that learning can be complex, but the educator must make it accessible and encourage creativity to find ways of expression.

In an adverse scenario marked by shortcomings and difficulties, the vice president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba in Holguin, Onelio Escalona Vargas. He stated that the presence of the artist acquires special importance. Due to his ability to move, bring joy and bring sensitivity to daily life.

Likewise, Escalona Vargas, also a professor at the School of Art Instructors in the province, highlighted the link of that center with entities. Such as the Nursing Homes and the Chinese Colony. Also where students and teachers develop cultural actions that contribute to community well-being.

The director of the Raúl Gómez García Elementary School of Arts, Hirio Vera Martínez, raised the need to strengthen the links between training centers and cultural institutions. Gave as an example the experiences with the contemporary dance company Codanza and the Rodrigo Pratts Lyric Theater, also visible in the programming of this event.

From Codanza, its director, Vianky González, highlighted the links with the school. Whose work will contribute to the formation of the future artistic catalog of the province and has favored the generational change of the dance group.

For her part, María Monier Ribeaux, a teacher on the campus itself, insisted on the importance of professional improvement. From methodological and investigative perspectives and in dialogue with other manifestations. Since the future creator needs to expand his general culture and explore beyond the limits of his specialty.

The XXXII Festival of Ibero-American Culture, which will take place in the Cuban City of Parks until October 30^th. It includes spaces for debate, the promotion of research and an approach to history. Including the Ibero-American Colloquium of Letters and the Martiano Civic Forum.

With information from CNA