Welcome to the
Santelices Foundation
A future for artists. A home for culture. A space to belong.
The Santelices Foundation is a nonprofit organization advancing the performing arts through transformative education, cultural preservation, and international collaboration. We believe that access to high-level training and meaningful cultural engagement should not be a privilege, but a standard.
Our work launches with the Colchagua Vocal Institute, a flagship initiative based in central Chile. This intensive program brings together emerging artists from across the Americas for advanced vocal training, mentorship, and immersive cultural exchange—laying the groundwork for a new generation of performers who lead with both excellence and identity.
Through programs like Colchagua, we build platforms that connect tradition with innovation, artist with opportunity, and community with legacy. We are committed to fostering artistic growth at the highest level while addressing the structural gaps that have long excluded underrepresented voices in the arts.
The Santelices Foundation operates at the intersection of education, culture, and impact—designed to serve artists today and shape the artistic landscape of tomorrow.
Our Mission
We empower the next generation of performing artists through access to exceptional training, support the preservation and celebration of Hispanic heritage in the arts, and cultivate meaningful exchange between communities through programs rooted in excellence and human connection.
Our Vision
We imagine a world where cultural legacy is a source of strength—not limitation—and where artists from all backgrounds have the tools, mentorship, and support to thrive. Through bold programming, international collaboration, and a spirit of inclusion, we are shaping a new generation of artists who lead with purpose, create with courage, and build with vision.
Our Values
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in education, performance, and leadership.
Excellence is not a goal—it is a commitment to doing our work with purpose and integrity.
Empowerment
We give artists the tools, mentorship, and confidence to own their voice and vision.
By fostering independence and artistry, we prepare them to lead—not just perform.
Community
We believe meaningful art is born from connection and shared experience.
Our programs foster collaboration, dialogue, and a deep sense of belonging.
Transformation
We use the performing arts as a catalyst for personal and collective growth.
Through learning, expression, and exchange, lives are changed and futures reimagined.
Cultural Integrity
We honor the richness of heritage while encouraging curiosity and innovation.
Artists are not asked to fit in—they are invited to bring their full cultural selves forward.
Legacy
We are building long-term structures that uplift generations to come.
Our work plants seeds—not just for today’s artists, but for the future of the field.
Support Our Mission
Be part of the legacy we’re building.
Your donation directly supports scholarships, faculty, community programming, and international artistic exchange. With your help, we can fund programs that uplift underrepresented voices, preserve cultural heritage, and shape the artistic leaders of tomorrow.
Every gift makes a difference.
Every voice you support adds to the story.
Help us make a lasting impact through the arts.
We are a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations will be tax-deductible once IRS status is approved (expected shortly).
Contact Us
For inquiries about our programs, partnerships, or ways to support our mission, please fill out the form below or email us directly. We look forward to connecting with you.