Academia de Artes


The Academia de Artes is a Mexican institution dedicated to the promotion and development of the arts. Established between 1967 and 1968 by a presidential decree dated December 12, 1966, its mission is to recognize contributions to Mexican culture, support individual artistic endeavors, and provide expert advice in the service of the nation.
The academy members come from many of Mexico's most esteemed artists, architects, musicians, and scholars. Notable members have included painters like David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo, photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo, musician Blas Galindo and architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.
It currently consists of 35 members, with 5 representatives in each of its seven departments.

Description

The Academia de Artes was created to promote, protect, and support the growth of the arts in Mexico. It helps bring art to the public by organizing exhibitions, talks, concerts, publications and other cultural events that encourage people to appreciate and enjoy artistic expression.
The academy is involved in many types of artistic and cultural activities. It also works to protect Mexico's artistic and cultural heritage by offering advice on how to preserve and restore important artworks, monuments, and historic sites.
In addition, the academy gives expert advice to the government and cultural institutions on topics related to the arts.
It honors outstanding artists by admitting as members individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. It encourages collaboration and conversation among the country's leading artists and intellectuals.
The academy has several departments:
The seat of the institution is the Museo Nacional de San Carlos in Mexico City.
The creation of the academy was promoted by the academic and diplomat José Luis Martínez Rodríguez. It was created by presidential decree on December 12, 1966. Its official inauguration date is June 10, 1968
The slogan of the academy is Elevation through art.

Current and past members

Architecture

Art criticism and History

Graphics

Music

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Painting

Performing arts

Sculpture