Colombia has made history by recognizing arts education as a fundamental right through the new Artes al Aula law. From preschool to the end of secondary school, all public institutions must now teach music, dance, theater, visual arts, and the diverse cultural expressions of the country. The law mandates specialized teacher training, national guidelines, sustained public policy, and dedicated state funding. For many rural areas, this marks the first time art enters the classroom as a guaranteed right. After decades of inequity, Colombia affirms the arts as engines of identity, creativity, and social transformation, joining global leaders in cultural education.
