The Instituto Distrital de las Artes (IDARTES) is a public establishment of the Capital District of Bogotá, Colombia, responsible for managing public policies related to artistic practices in the city. The entity has legal personality, administrative and financial autonomy, and is attached to the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation and Sports of Bogotá.
IDARTES was created through Decree 440 of 2010 and began operating in March 2011. Its establishment responded to the need to articulate and strengthen the city's artistic sector, which was characterized by informality, dispersion and management difficulties.
Throughout its history, IDARTES has managed an extensive network of cultural facilities, including the Planetarium of Bogotá, the District Cinematheque, the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Theatre, the Santa Fe Gallery and the MarÃÂa Mercedes Carranza Mobile Stage. It also promoted the opening of new spaces such as the El Ensueño Theatre and El Castillo de las Artes, in addition to the modernization of existing infrastructure. Its programming includes high-impact festivals such as Rock al Parque, Jazz al Parque and other outdoor and free events that have made the city a reference point for public access culture.