Avaliação das contribuições das ações do núcleo de arte da Fundação de Cultura de Maranguape para a vida econômica e social de seus egressos

Abstract

Public cultural policies aim to promote, value, and democratize access to cultural manifestations, preserving cultural heritage, encouraging artistic production, and supporting artists and cultural institutions. These policies are fundamental for strengthening cultural identity, promoting social inclusion, stimulating the creative economy, and ensuring access to culture as a right for all citizens. This study falls within the field of public policy evaluation, analyzing the contributions of the Núcleo de Arte of the Maranguape Foundation of Culture to the economic and social lives of its graduates. Evaluating these actions allows for an understanding of how the artistic and cultural activities offered by the Núcleo positively influence the professional development, income generation, and social inclusion of the graduates. The analysis seeks to verify the effectiveness of this public cultural policy in promoting economic and social development, highlighting the transformative role of art in individuals' lives and in the economic dynamism of the community. The research is qualitative, descriptive, and structured as a case study. It uses semi-structured interviews as a data collection technique and narrative analysis as a method for processing 20 interviews conducted with managers and former students of the Núcleo. The main findings reveal that, despite the challenges and discontinuities typical of public policies, the Núcleo's contribution to the students' lives goes beyond the artistic skills developed. The results highlight the strengthening of self-esteem, the expansion of the network of contacts, the development of socio-emotional skills, and job market insertion, demonstrating the positive impact of the Núcleo de Arte's actions on the lives of the graduates. These findings underscore the importance of cultural and educational programs in the integral development of individuals and the promotion of social and economic well-being in communities.