Máster Universitario en Gestión Cultural UIC Barcelona

20/06/2026

| Bárbara Padilla, estudiante del Máster Universitario en Gestión Cultural de la UIC Barcelona, comparte en esta entrevista su transición del marketing de gran consumo al sector cultural y su visión sobre cómo construir experiencias con impacto tras realizar sus prácticas curriculares en el Moco Museum de .

Con más de una década de experiencia en compañías como L’Oréal, Nestlé y Colgate-Palmolive, Bárbara Padilla ha desarrollado su trayectoria profesional en los ámbitos del marketing, las ventas y el e-commerce, aportando ahora una mirada estratégica y analítica al sector cultural.

En esta entrevista reflexiona sobre la convergencia entre la estrategia de mercado y la sensibilidad artística, así como sobre la importancia de garantizar la sostenibilidad económica de las organizaciones culturales para preservar su independencia creativa.

🔊 Bárbara Padilla: "En cultura, no buscamos únicamente resolver una necesidad, sino facilitar experiencias que inviten a la reflexión y que tengan la capacidad de moldear nuestra identidad colectiva."

🖇️ Enlace de la entrevista : https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2026/06/20/barbara-padilla-en-cultura-no-buscamos-unicamente-resolver-una-necesidad-sino-facilitar-experiencias-que-inviten-a-la-reflexion-y-que-tengan-la-capacidad-de-moldear-nuestra-identidad-colectiva/

08/06/2026

| Emily Nichols, Master’s student in and at UIC Barcelona and founder of the in , shares her journey into the music industry and the experience of building a festival from the ground up while balancing creativity, production, and community values.

Alongside her studies, Emily has gained hands-on experience in music programming, radio, and festival production. From working in record shops and independent radio stations to launching the first edition of Polysonic in 2025, her path reflects a deep commitment to , , and community-driven projects.

In this interview, she reflects on the importance of networking in the music industry, understanding your strengths, and learning by doing, while also sharing the vision behind the : an , community-focused festival built around freedom, inclusivity, and cultural transmission.

🔊 Emily Nichols: “If you’re hesitating about a project, just do it: you’ll figure it out along the way. Even if things go wrong, starting is the only way to learn.”

🖇️link to the interview : https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2026/06/08/emily-nichols-if-you-have-a-project-in-mind-just-do-it-youll-figure-it-out-along-the-way/

Emily Nichols is a Master’s student in Arts & Cultural Management at UIC Barcelona and founder of the Polysonic Festival in Paris, whose first edition launched in 2025. Alongside her studies, she has built hands-on experience in music programming, radio, venue operations, and festival production. ...

19/05/2026

💙 | 25 years training cultural managers

In 2026, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the postgraduate studies in at UIC Barcelona.

And we want to celebrate it properly: by bringing together the entire community that has made this journey possible. A community made up of more than 1,000 Alumni UIC Barcelona from 80 nationalities, together with a network of 300 collaborators and more than 500 companies and cultural institutions.

📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 UIC Barcelona, Carrer de la Immaculada, 22

The event will begin in the Aula Magna and continue in the Jardí, with a networking space, catering, and live music by , a band formed by programme alumni Paul Bernauer ( , Alumni 2023), Valentin Oprisor ( , Alumni 2023), and Matteo Falconi Masla ( , Alumni 2023).

A unique opportunity to reconnect, share experiences, and celebrate 25 years of history together.

We look forward to seeing you there!

👉 Registration is now open for the entire university community — students, alumni, faculty members, programme collaborators — and professionals from the sector: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxVALh-W76xN5nvy3nWPxT4WNocVBhryNV7j1mpxaeq--aMQ/viewform

13/05/2026

💙 | 25 años formando gestores culturales

En 2026 celebramos el 25.º aniversario de los estudios de postgrado en de la UIC Barcelona.

Y queremos celebrarlo como merece: reuniendo a toda la comunidad que ha hecho posible este recorrido.

Una comunidad formada por más de 1000 alumni de 80 nacionalidades, junto con una red de 300 colaboradores y más de 500 empresas e instituciones culturales.

📅 Jueves, 28 de mayo de 2026
🕖 19:00 h
📍 UIC Barcelona, Carrer de la Immaculada, 22

El acto comenzará en el Aula Magna y continuará en el Jardí, con un espacio de networking y música en directo.

¿Quieres conocer algunos detalles del programa?

🎬 Primera mesa redonda: “25 años formando gestores culturales: evolución y retos”

Presentada por Jordi Bermejo Gregorio, vicedecano de la Facultad de Humanidades, y moderada por Christoph Pasour, director académico del Máster Universitario en Gestión Cultural UIC Barcelona desde el curso 2022–2023.

Participan: Miquel Bastons Prat , director académico (2001–2004); Marta Crispí Cantón, directora académica (2004–2008 y 2012–2021); David Roselló, consultor en diseño y evaluación de proyectos culturales; Cristina Calvet, abogada especializada en el sector audiovisual y artístico; y Diane Dodd, presidenta del Instituto Internacional de Gastronomía, Cultura, Artes y Turismo.

Próximamente compartiremos más novedades. ¡Os esperamos!

👉 Inscripciones:

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30/04/2026

| José M. Sanchis Perales, profesor de la asignatura de Gestión de las del Máster universitario en Gestión Cultural de la UIC Barcelona y productor en L’Auditori, comparte en esta entrevista su experiencia en la gestión musical y su visión sobre el papel del público en las artes escénicas.

Licenciado en y con estudios de posgrado en y , José M. Sanchis Perales ha desarrollado su trayectoria profesional entre la producción técnica y artística, trabajando en la coordinación de grandes equipos y proyectos musicales tanto a nivel local como internacional.

A lo largo de la conversación, en esta entrevista reflexiona sobre los retos logísticos de las giras, la importancia de entender al público más allá del escenario y la necesidad de formar a nuevas generaciones de gestores culturales desde una perspectiva abierta, diversa y centrada en las personas.

🔊 José M. Sanchis Perales: “Todo lo que hacemos tiene sentido por y para el público. A veces nos centramos tanto en la producción que olvidamos ese propósito”

🖇️Enlace de la entrevista : https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2026/04/30/jose-m-sanchis-perales-las-instituciones-deberian-mostrarse-mas-abiertas-a-incorporar-personas-sin-experiencia-y-a-estudiantes-en-practicas-es-fundamental-dedicar-tiempo-a-la-proxima-gener/

17/04/2026

| Sandy Fitzgerald, freelance consultant and lecturer on the Master’s Degree in and at UIC Barcelona, shares in this interview his perspective on , funding, , and the challenges facing cultural organisations today.

With a career spanning several decades, Sandy Fitzgerald has worked extensively across Europe, co-directing Olivearte Cultural Agency for 15 years and supporting cultural initiatives through , training, and international collaboration. His experience bridges grassroots and large-scale , with a strong focus on , , and the development of the .

In this conversation, he reflects on the evolution of cultural projects — from passion-driven beginnings to structured, sustainable organisations — and highlights the importance of clarity of purpose, strategic action, and strong teams when navigating complexity in the Cultural and .

🔊 Sandy Fitzgerald: “If you are passionate about your idea, pursue it. Actively seek support and guidance. Engage with as many people as possible — have conversations, knock on doors, and connect with those who have more experience.”

Link to the interview here : https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2026/04/17/cultural-funding-arts-interview-sandy-fitzgerald/

25/02/2026

| Last Friday, February 20th, students from the Máster Universitario en Gestión Cultural UIC Barcelona at UIC Barcelona took part in the event “Possible Futures in Cultural Management” at , a cultural research centre run by Trànsit Projectes.

This space provided the perfect setting to reflect on the complexity of the cultural sector and the importance of bringing together diverse professional journeys and perspectives.

The session featured the roundtable “Imagining Yourself as a Cultural Manager: Career Paths and Decisions”, with inspiring contributions from Elena Alekseeva (Communication Director at OFFF Festival and Founder of ), Anita Lüscher Luscher (Tour Organizer at MEDITERRÁNEA and Founder of LÜ project management), Danielle Bishop (Consultant in International Projects at Transit Projectes) and AlbertoRizzo (Artistic Director of MUTIS Festival).

The programme also included a professional speed-dating session and a cultural projects fair with organisations such as APGCC, Youz Talent, MUTIS Festival, Manso Espacio and Eldistrito, as well as an informal “futureworking” space designed to encourage dialogue and exchange.

This professional encounter gave students the opportunity to connect their academic training with real-world practice, engage with cultural management students from other universities in the city, and gain deeper insight into the challenges of building a career in the cultural field.

The event was co-organised by Ana Carolina Stanger Mazzotini, a Master’s student, during her internship at hashtag , under the mentoring of hashtag .

🔊 Ana Carolina Stanger Mazzotini : "It was a pleasure to develop this event from the beginning. Working with my fellow interns and the team of hashtag was super enriching for my professional experience. But the utmost satisfaction came from seeing everyone’s cheerful faces while engaging with the activities and meeting new people, and then hearing about the connections that were forged. It’s a joy to be a part of Possible Futures."

06/02/2026

| Marie Bernard , Alumni UIC Barcelona from the Master’s Degree in and at UIC Barcelona (class of 2024–2025), is making her mark internationally as a at the prestigious in .

In this interview, she reflects on her professional journey, the impact of the master’s programme, and the challenges of artistic administration within major cultural institutions.

🔊 Bernard: “It’s not just about being a “manager”. It’s about having a background that allows you to adapt quickly, knowing when to push forward and when to step back. It’s a learning curve, but that’s also what makes the field so exciting. Everyone plays a role, and the team has to function as a system. ”

🔗 https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2026/02/06/marie-louise-bernard-art-is-in-my-genes-but-i-never-wanted-to-be-on-stage/

19/12/2025

| Cristina Osorno Mesa, Alumni UIC Barcelona del Máster Universitario en de la UIC Barcelona (promoción 2003-2004), fue reconocida por la Embajada de Colombia en Madrid como una de las "10 Colombianas Destacadas en España”. Hoy lidera el Área de Literatura y Teatro en la Fundación Casa Amèrica Catalunya. En esta entrevista, comparte su trayectoria, el rol del gestor cultural y cómo la cultura puede convertirse en una poderosa herramienta para la transformación de la sociedad.

🔊 Cristina Osorno Mesa: "Quienes trabajamos en este ámbito asumimos una gran responsabilidad: al programar, no solo organizamos contenidos, sino que transmitimos mensajes, respaldamos valores y promovemos formas de pensar y de actuar"

🔗 https://mastergestioncultural.uic.es/blog/2025/12/19/cristina-osorno-mesa-la-cultura-es-una-herramienta-transformadora-y-de-acercamiento-entre-pueblos/

06/12/2025

On the 2nd of December, our students from the Master’s in Arts and Cultural Management (UIC Barcelona) attended the masterclass “Resisting Oppression through Narratives: Cameroon through the Cinematic Lens of Jean-Marie Teno” at the Filmoteca de Catalunya.

They explored how filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno uses cinema to challenge dominant narratives, document collective memory, and defend freedom of expression. His films work offer a powerful starting point for discussing independent filmmaking and the realities faced by creatives working under political and economic pressure.

Thank you to the Filmoteca de Catalunya for welcoming our students once again!