A total of five free activities will bring the public closer to the meaning of art, offering opportunities to explore and reflect on it

On the occasion of International Museum Day, May 18, MACE will host “The Symbol in Visual Arts: Education, Emotion, and Learning,” an exclusive seminar that will explore the importance of symbols in visual arts and their impact on education and learning. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced that this year’s theme for May 18 will be “The Future of Museums: Sustaining Community Change.” In line with this, MACE will organize five free activities throughout May aimed at adults, teachers, professionals in the healthcare sector, cultural managers, and group facilitators. The minimum age to participate is 25 years, and registrations can be made from May 5 to May 9 by sending a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
On Tuesday, May 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, the talk “Introduction to Symbols in Art” will take place in the MACE auditorium. It will be presented by educator and coach Samanta Piña, and the speaker will be Elena Ruiz, director of MACE. Capacity is limited to 51 people.

On Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Elena Ruiz will lead a guided tour through the museum’s permanent collection and the temporary exhibition “MACE Foco VII.” Capacity is limited to 25 people.

On Sunday, May 18, International Museum Day, all museums in Ibiza will have an open house. There will be free entry from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Puget Museum, the Casa Broner, and at MACE, where there will also be a guided tour by artists Nico Munuera and Albert Pinya at 12:00 PM, showcasing the works they have on display.

As a special activity, on Friday, May 23, starting at 7:30 PM, a unique experience will be offered—an overnight stay at MACE. On the night of the 23rd, a total of 10 art lovers will have the opportunity to sleep at the museum. Participants must bring their own dinner and breakfast, a sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and a notebook for writing. The activity will conclude on May 24 at 10:00 AM.

Finally, on Tuesday, May 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the MACE auditorium, there will be a closing session to reflect on all the activities carried out during the month and to conclude the seminar.
Through these activities, visitors are expected to explore the role of symbols in visual arts and their connection to education, emotion, and learning. The program also aims to reflect on how art can bridge the conscious and unconscious, and to provide practical tools for teachers and educators to incorporate symbolism in art into their pedagogical practice.