{"id":24800,"date":"2026-03-18T10:06:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edcities.whads.com\/educating-cities-award\/2020-award\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:58:46","slug":"2020-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edcities.whads.com\/en\/educating-cities-award\/2020-award\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Educating Cities Award<\/h1>

2020 Edition: Award for Best Practices in Inclusion and the Democratisation of Culture<\/h2><\/div>

This third edition emphasises best practices that promote access to culture, and the contribution and engagement of all citizens and, in particular, of the most vulnerable groups, in the cultural life of the city as a way of inclusion and fostering a feeling of belonging and good coexistence. It aims to encourage best practices that help promote cultural diversity as a source of innovation and personal, social and economic development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Awarded Projects<\/h2>

The awarded experiences of the second edition of the Educating Cities\u2019 Award are: Culture lives here Catul Network (Medell\u00edn, Colombia), Anti-racist education for the inclusion and valorisation of ethnic and cultural diversity (Santos, Brazil) and In the heart of my childhood (Torres Vedras, Portugal).<\/p>\n

Congratulations to everyone involved in the projects!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Culture Lives Here: CATUL Network<\/h3>
\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>MEDELL\u00cdN<\/span><\/div>

Medell\u00edn is the capital of the department of Antioquia, Colombia, has 2,376,337 inhabitants and it is located in the Aburr\u00e1 Valley. It has an extensive cultural system that includes museums, libraries, sports facilities and cultural centres. Moreover, the city\u2019s creative sector is made up of more than 6,500 companies, 98% of which are micro and small businesses. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

View the project<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Anti-racist education for the inclusion and valorisation of ethnic and cultural diversity<\/h3>
\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>SANTOS (Brasil)<\/span><\/div>

Santos is a port municipality located on the coast of the state of S\u00e3o Paulo in Brazil. Its economic activity is primarily based around tourism, fishing and trade. Founded in 1546 within the context of European colonisation and slavery, it is one of the oldest cities in Brazil and was the scene of an intense resistance to slavery as well as the abolitionist movement. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

View the project<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In the heart of my childhood<\/h3>
\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>TORRES VEDRAS (Portugal)<\/span><\/div>

The municipality of Torres Vedras is located in the Oeste region of Portugal and is made up of 13 rural communities with a total of 79,465 inhabitants. Its main economic activity is the agro-industrial sector, being one of the main suppliers of horticultural products to the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

View the project<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n
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Finalist projects<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
\"ArtcomVida\"<\/div>
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Anadia (Portugal)<\/p><\/div>

ArtcomVida<\/h3>

Participatory amateur film programme developed by senior citizens and people with functional diversity attending Anadia\u2019s social institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

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Ca\u00f1ada de G\u00f3mez (Argentina)<\/p><\/div>

Short films 72 hours<\/h3>

Filmmaking festival for young people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

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Chihuahua (Mexico)<\/p><\/div>

Community Murals towards social transformation<\/h3>

Cultural and educational project that aims to build a rapport with the community through art and seeks to generate trust, restore the social fabric, motivate participation, strengthen the sense of belonging and improve citizen security.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

\"EnvolvAr-te:<\/div>
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Vila Nova de Famalicao (Portugal)<\/p><\/div>

EnvolvAr-te: Circus for All<\/h3>

Circus arts programme aimed at people with functional diversity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

\"In<\/div>
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Montevideo (Uruguay)<\/p><\/div>

In Terms of Coexistence<\/h3>

A socio-educational and cultural space for young people in detention centres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

\"INclude<\/div>
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Santar\u00e9m (Portugal)<\/p><\/div>

INclude \u2013 Workshops for one and all<\/h3>

Inclusive art workshops aimed at people with severe mental illnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a>

\"Lifelong<\/div>
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Suseong-gu (South Korea)<\/p><\/div>

Lifelong education for adults with disabilities<\/h3>

Initiative to provide a lifelong learning programme that fosters opportunities for personal development, cultural participation and artistic expression in adults with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Jury<\/h2>

The Jury for the 3rd edition of the Educating Cities\u2019 Award for best practices in the Inclusion and the Democratisation of Culture was composed by experts from the Culture world and IAEC Executive Committee members:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"Ms.<\/div>

Ms. Eul\u00e0lia Bosch<\/h3>

Philosophy Professor<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>Spain<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"Ms.<\/div>

Ms. Leila Regina Oliveira Chinelatto <\/h3>

Teacher in the Sorocaba municipal education network<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>Brazil<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"Ms.<\/div>

Ms. Marta Llobet <\/h3>

Consultant on culture and sustainable cities<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>Spain<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"Mr.<\/div>

Mr. Fran\u00e7ois Mesure<\/h3>

Director of Education and Children\u2019s Services for the City of Rennes<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>France<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"Ms.<\/div>

Ms. Maria Tru\u00f1\u00f3 <\/h3>

Executive President of the AICE and Education Commissioner for Barcelona City Council<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>Spain<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\"Mr.<\/div>

Mr. Michel Vall\u00e9e<\/h3>

Expert in culture with social impact based in the Montreal regon<\/p>

\n \n \n<\/svg><\/div>Canada<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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