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The Bienal Internacional de Artesanía Contemporánea (ARDIS 2026) wrapped April 13 at the Jardines del CIDAP. The top honor — the Medalla CIDAP — went to the Amazonian collective Ömere for a chambira fiber work called "Terekenkare. La voz interior." Cuenca's own Tomás Carpio made the honor mentions.

If you've walked past Cuenca's Chola Cuencana monument, you've already seen Virgilio Quinde Tacuri's work. A new retrospective of the sculptor's career, 'Un Siglo de Arte y Pasión,' is open at the Salón del Pueblo in El Centro through April 30. Free entry.

The International Artisan Biennial has activated across four cities in Ecuador this week, with Cuenca as a key venue. Timed perfectly with Foundation Week, it's a chance to see world-class craftsmanship alongside Cuenca's already legendary artisan tradition.

Cuenca turns 469 this week and the city is throwing a proper party. Orchid shows, symphony concerts, a children's parade, a barter festival, Andres Cepeda live, free pet vaccinations, and the big Foundation Day ceremony on Sunday. Here's everything happening, day by day.

It's Holy Saturday and Cuenca is packed with things to do. From the Expo Feria running through April 12 to folk ballet in two parks, a theatrical walking tour, a sacred art exhibition, and a trout festival in San Sebastián — here's your full lineup for today.

Cuenca turns 469 this month, and the city is going all out. More than 70 events are lined up across April, including a three-day music festival at Parque Calderón, extended museum hours, gastronomic fairs, and a civic parade. April 12 is a local holiday.

Prefer museums to processions? The Catedral Antigua has 30+ works spanning four centuries, including contemporary art by Mikaela Baez. Museo de las Conceptas has a special Passion gallery. $3 entry, open through early May.

April 12 marks 469 years since Cuenca's founding, and the city has announced this year's Insignia honorees. The local holiday falls on Monday April 13, and celebrations will run throughout the month.

Free workshops, photography exhibitions, outdoor cinema, dance, and theater — Cuenca's cultural calendar this week is packed. Here's what's worth checking out and where to find it.