The opening of the new School of Fine Arts in Las Terrenas marks a significant step toward strengthening cultural development in the province of Samaná. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Culture and its head, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, is part of a decentralization plan aimed at bringing high-quality arts education to various regions of the country.
Beyond the academic sphere, this opening has social, touristic and urban implications that can directly benefit the local community and project Las Terrenas as a new cultural pole in the Caribbean.
What does the new school of fine arts in Las Terrenas offer?
The new school of fine arts in Las Terrenas, inaugurated on July 5, 2025, will be located at the Francisco del Rosario Sánchez School. Under the direction of dancer and choreographer Stephanie Bauger, it will offer initial artistic training with specialties in:
- Dance
- Music band
- Interdisciplinary practices
This educational model is implemented with resources from the Ministry of Culture and the Vice-Ministry of Creativity and Training, providing free access to children, adolescents and young people in the area.
Cultural decentralization as a national policy
Minister Roberto Angel Salcedo has expressed that the objective is to take culture where it has never gone before, giving equal access to art as a human right. This strategy seeks to strengthen Dominican cultural identity beyond the main cities, and is part of a broader vision that includes new schools in other localities such as Santo Domingo East, Mao and San Juan de la Maguana.
Official source: Diario Libre – Cultura
Benefits for the community of Las Terrenas
The installation of a school of fine arts in Las Terrenas not only creates access to art education, but also:
- Promotes social integration among young people from different sectors of society
- Promotes local talent and local cultural expressions
- Increases sense of belonging and community pride
- Encourages events, exhibitions, festivals and active cultural life.
In addition, its impact can be projected in other sectors such as tourism, creative entrepreneurship and local commerce.
Art as an engine of urban and tourism development
Cultural spaces such as this school often act as catalysts for well-planned urban development. The presence of educational and artistic infrastructures:
- Increases the value of nearby properties
- Stimulates investment in construction and remodeling
- Promotes the creation of integrated public and cultural spaces
In tourism contexts such as Las Terrenas, a solid cultural offer is an ideal complement to the natural attraction of the area, enhancing the visitor’s experience and extending their stay.
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Conclusion
The school of fine arts in Las Terrenas is much more than a space to learn dance or music. It is a commitment to talent, education and the growth of a community that is already recognized for its natural beauty, and will now also be celebrated for its cultural richness.
Investment in culture is an investment in the future. And in Las Terrenas, that future is already underway.
