Five Chilean Museums Form 'Más Museos' Association to Boost Collaboration
On April 17, a new alliance called Asociación Más Museos was established by five cultural institutions in Chile, with a cooperation agreement signed at the renovated Museo Violeta Parra. The founding members consist of Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC), Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA), Museo Violeta Parra, Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende (MSSA), and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos (MMDH). This partnership aims to improve collaboration, assist in collection management, and organize exhibitions. Daniel Cruz from MAC mentioned that this agreement solidifies an existing relationship among the museum directors. Meanwhile, María José Lemaitre from MSSA expressed her desire for additional contemporary art institutions to participate, striving for a sustainable collaborative model that benefits the wider community.
Key facts
- Five Chilean museums formed the Asociación Más Museos on April 17.
- The agreement was signed at Museo Violeta Parra, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 37.
- Founding institutions are MAC, MNBA, Museo Violeta Parra, MSSA, and MMDH.
- Goals include collaborative initiatives and promoting art and cultural heritage circulation.
- Actions involve collection management, technical exchanges, and joint exhibition coordination.
- The association will pursue public and private funding for specific projects.
- Daniel Cruz noted it formalizes long-standing director relationships.
- Denise Elphick credited the network for helping renovate Museo Violeta Parra.
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Cruz
- María José Lemaitre
- María Fernanda García
- Denise Elphick
Institutions
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC)
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (MNBA)
- Museo Violeta Parra
- Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende (MSSA)
- Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos (MMDH)
- Facultad de Artes de la Universidad de Chile
- Asociación Más Museos
Locations
- Chile
- Av. Vicuña Mackenna 37