🎭 Cultural Spaces in Mexicali
Art centers, theaters, galleries and cultural workshops across the city
What is IMACUM?
Mexicali Municipal Institute of Art and Culture
Municipal Culture Coordination
IMACUM is the institution responsible for coordinating and managing all of Mexicali's municipal cultural offerings. Through its various centers strategically distributed across the city, it provides workshops, exhibitions, events and cultural activities to strengthen the artistic development of the Mexicali community.
🎯 MISSION
To foster cultural and artistic development in Mexicali
👥 REACH
Children, youth, adults and seniors
🏢 CENTERS
8+ cultural spaces across the city
IMACUM Network of Cultural Centers
Casa de la Cultura
Main Center Since 1974
Mexicali's cultural nerve center - an iconic neoclassical building
Main services:
- Professional theater
- Rufino Tamayo Gallery (428 m²)
- More than 20 art workshops
- Year-round programming
CREA Cultura
Workshops and General Culture
A center specializing in art courses and cultural development
Main services:
- Art courses
- Community events
- Specialized workshops
- Family programs
Meyibó Centro del Saber
Inclusion and Culture
Focused on cultural education and community development
Main services:
- Cultural education
- Community development
- Inclusive workshops
- Special programs
Casa de Cultura del Barrio
Community Culture
A cultural center focused on the local neighborhood community
Main services:
- Community activities
- Local workshops
- Neighborhood events
- Popular culture
Rural Cultural Centers
Ciudad Morelos
Cultural services for the valley
Mexicali Valley
Progreso
Community cultural center
Mexicali Valley
Algodones
Border culture
Border area
The rural centers are part of the IMACUM network, bringing culture to the entire municipality
Workshops and Artistic Disciplines
Visual Arts (Plastic Arts)
- Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor)
- Technical and artistic drawing
- India ink
- Screen printing
- Muralism
Music
- Classical and contemporary piano
- Acoustic and classical guitar
- Violin, classical technique
- Drums and percussion
- Voice and singing
- Community choir
Dance
- Mexican folk dance
- Classical ballet
- Jazz and contemporary
- Urban dance
Performing Arts
- Theater and acting
- Children's creativity
- Experimental theater
- Dramatic arts
Visual Media
- Digital and analog photography
- Digital art
- Experimental video
- Graphic design
📅 2025 Enrollment Information
ACADEMIC TERMS
- • Fall: Sept - Dec
- • Spring: Feb - May
- • Summer: Jun - Aug (intensive)
COSTS
- • Regular: $1,113 MXN
- • Summer: $813 MXN
- • Discounts available
ENROLLMENT
- • In person only
- • At any IMACUM center
- • ID + proof of address
Year-Round Cultural Programming
Regular Events
🖼️ ART EXHIBITIONS
- • Monthly showings by local artists
- • Traveling state and national exhibitions
- • Permanent collection from the municipal holdings
- • Openings free to the public
🎭 INDEPENDENT THEATER
- • Productions by local companies
- • Community and experimental theater
- • Performances by acting workshops
- • Family and adult showings
Annual Special Events
🎯 How to Take Part in the Cultural Spaces?
Children and Teens
- • Children's creativity (ages 6-12)
- • Music and dance for youth (ages 13-17)
- • Special vacation programs
- • Special discounts for minors
Adults
- • Evening and night workshops
- • Art therapy courses
- • Beginners and advanced
- • Flexible schedules
Seniors
- • "Golden Culture" program
- • Discounts with an INAPAM card
- • Preferential morning schedules
- • Adapted activities
💡 Tips for Your First Visit to the Cultural Spaces
✅ BEFORE YOU GO
- • Call to confirm hours and availability
- • Ask about discounts and scholarships
- • Check specific requirements
- • Visit during public events
🎒 WHAT TO BRING
- • Valid official ID
- • Proof of address
- • Cash for enrollment fees
- • A desire to learn and create
🚶♂️ DURING YOUR VISIT
- • Tour all the facilities
- • Meet the instructors
- • Ask about public events
- • Check the full schedule
📞 Information and Contact
Casa de la Cultura (Main)
📍 Av. Francisco I. Madero at Altamirano
📞 (686) 552-96-30
📧 casadelacultura@gmail.com
🕐 Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00
IMACUM General
🌐 Portal: mexicali.gob.mx
📞 (686) 558-1000
📧 cultura@mexicali.gob.mx
🏛️ Municipal agency
Other IMACUM Centers
🎨 CREA Cultura: Av. Salina Cruz 2050
📚 Meyibó: Calz. Ruiz Cortines
🏘️ Casa del Barrio: Col. Orizaba
📞 General info: (686) 558-1000
💡 Tips to Make the Most of the Cultural Offerings
✅ RECOMMENDATIONS:
- • Visit during public events first
- • Enroll early (limited spots)
- • Attend openings
- • Ask about available discounts
🎯 OPPORTUNITIES:
- • Show your work in galleries
- • Join groups and choirs
- • Take part in annual festivals
- • Collaborate on community projects