Brazil has formally adopted a National Arts Policy aimed at expanding public access to culture and strengthening the protection of artistic expression across the country, reports Brazil's Ministry of Culture.

The initiative was enacted through a presidential decree signed by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes. The new framework establishes a legal and institutional foundation to promote the right to the arts as part of broader cultural rights, in line with the Brazilian Constitution.

The policy covers a wide range of artistic forms, including visual arts, cinema, dance, circus, literature, music, and theatre, recognizing them as essential expressions of cultural identity and creativity.

Among its core objectives are expanding access to artistic production and participation nationwide, safeguarding Brazil’s artistic heritage through preservation and documentation, and encouraging the transmission of knowledge across generations, particularly within traditional and popular cultures.

The framework also emphasizes support for cultural professionals, including improved working conditions and social protections, as well as sustained investment in artistic spaces, community initiatives and educational programs that promote regular engagement with the arts.