Corporación Cultural Balmaceda 1215, Cultural arts center in Santiago Centro, Chile.

Corporación Cultural Balmaceda 1215 is an arts center located in downtown Santiago with exhibition spaces, rehearsal rooms, and performance venues. The building houses different areas designed for artistic activities and cultural events of various kinds.

Balmaceda 1215 opened in September 1992, inaugurated by President Patricio Aylwin, in remodelled former administrative offices of Estación Mapocho ceded by the Municipality of Santiago. It resulted from an agreement between the Ministry of Education's culture division, led by Ricardo Lagos, mayor Jaime Ravinet and Corporación Participa. Free workshops began in 1993. In 1998 it took over the Claudio Gay pavilion in Quinta Normal and opened its first regional branch in Lota, later moved to Concepción; Valparaíso followed in 2001, Los Lagos in 2007 and Antofagasta in 2010.

The center offers workshops in music, literature, film, visual arts, and dance primarily for people aged 14 to 25. You can see how these different artistic disciplines coexist in the same space and how young people engage with them.

The center is located in downtown Santiago at Avenida Presidente Balmaceda 1215 and offers workshops, exhibitions, and performances throughout the year. Check what is happening during your visit to find activities that match your interests.

The organization runs a specially equipped music rehearsal room designed for people with visual disabilities. This inclusive approach enables broader participation in artistic activities and sets the institution apart.