We announce the 12th Ibero-American Museums Meeting and open the call for participation grants

The Ibero-American Museums Meeting is the leading space for cooperation, reflection and exchange within the museum sector in Ibero-America, promoted by the Ibermuseums Programme since 2007. Throughout its editions, it has established itself as a strategic platform for regional dialogue, the sharing of experiences and the strengthening of public policies in the museum field.

In this context, the 12th Ibero-American Museums Meeting: “Shared Heritage, Common Futures” will be held from 14 to 16 September 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The Meeting is conceived as an international space for reflection, exchange and cooperation for the Ibero-American museum sector, bringing together public officials, museum and heritage professionals, researchers, cultural agents and individuals interested in heritage.

Under the theme “Shared Heritage, Common Futures”, the Meeting seeks to strengthen a collective perspective that connects heritage, present and future, recognising cultural heritage as a living, diverse and shared expression, essential for imagining and building the futures of our societies.

Grants Call: Take Part in the Programme

With the aim of promoting the diversity of museum practices and experiences within the Meeting’s programme, the Ibermuseums Programme is launching a grants call to take part in its programme.

The call aims to enable participation by professionals from Ibero-American countries through the selection of proposals that will receive a grant.

Participation formats:

·         Presentation of a paper

·         Presentation of an experience or good practice

·         Delivery of a workshop

Proposals must align with one or more of the following thematic strands:

·         Diversity and social appropriation of heritage. People and communities at the centre

·         Narrating, interpreting, co-creating. Heritage as a field of dispute

·         Biocultural territories and a culture of peace. Weaving common futures

These strands promote an integrated and situated approach connected to contemporary challenges, valuing diversity of voices, participation and relationships with territories.

Who can apply?

The call is open to:

·         Museum professionals

·         Researchers and academics

·         Postgraduate students

·         Collectives, organisations or networks in the museum or heritage sector

Applicants must reside in any of the 22 Ibero-American countries.
Please note:  proposals will be accepted in Spanish and Portuguese.

Available Grants
A total of 9 grants will be awarded to support in-person participation in the Meeting, covering travel, transport and other related expenses.

Important Dates
Submission of proposals: until 27 May 2026.
Notification of selected proposals: until 31 June 2026

How to apply?

Please consult all details of the call:

·         Full call for proposals

·         Application platform

Before submitting your application, please read the requirements carefully: applicants must submit a proposal aligned with the thematic strands, a short biography, a project description and a presentation video (maximum 1 minute).

Be Part of This Collective Space
The 12th Ibero-American Museums Meeting is an opportunity to share experiences, build collective knowledge and strengthen regional cooperation around museums and heritage.
Take part, share this call and contribute to building common futures for museums in Ibero-America.

More information will soon be available at: 12encuentro.ibermuseos.org