Over 500 artists graduate from Barranquilla's EDA; 1,300 youth compete for 600 new spots

Barranquilla celebrated the graduation of over 500 students from the District School of Art and Popular Traditions (EDA). These graduates completed programs in music, dance, theater, visual arts, audiovisual production, carnival arts, and crafts, marking a significant milestone in their artistic and professional journeys.

The EDA has experienced remarkable growth, with enrollment soaring from 400 to 2,100 students in just one year. This surge in interest underscores the community's embrace of the school's vision to foster the creative industry through human resource development. The demand for artistic education is evident, as more than 1,300 applicants vied for the 600 available free spots for new students.

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Art for me is an epicenter in my way of living and seeing the world, but only when I entered EDA did I understand that this is a gift God gave me and that can take me further, allows me to grow and dream even bigger.

For many graduates, the diploma represents more than just artistic refinement; it signifies the potential to pursue art as a viable career. Lizbeth Garrido, an audiovisual production graduate, shared how her experience at EDA transformed her perception of her calling. "Art for me is an epicenter in my way of living and seeing the world, but only when I entered EDA did I understand that this is a gift God gave me and that can take me further, allows me to grow and dream even bigger," she stated.

Culture Secretary Johnny Vizcaíno Vargas acknowledged the dedication of teachers and families behind each graduate. The school's expansion and success are attributed to the support and trust of Barranquilla's residents, who recognized the potential of the EDA and its role in shaping the creative landscape.

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In one year we went from 400 students to 2,100, and that is thanks to the support and trust of the people of Barranquilla, who when we told them that the Carnival school exists, that the District School of Arts exists, understood that it can be built with a clear vision of creative industry production through the training of human resources.