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Abstract

This article aims to propose a cultural management model designed to promote a culture of peace among children, through the exploration of children’s imaginaries expressed in visual forms. The visual-participatory methodology applied in this study consisted of image production by children, employing various mixed visual arts techniques. The implementation of the model took place in a neighborhood characterized by high levels of violence, where a series of art therapy workshops were conducted with children. The model and the workshop guide presented in this paper are the result of adjustments made to the initial proposal, based on the needs, abilities, and preferences of the participating children, proving to be highly useful for exploring imaginaries and utopias related to the culture of peace in childhood. Positioning children’s agency at the center—not only in the design of the model but also throughout the implementation of the workshops—and maintaining a horizontal approach that moves away from adult-centrism, were key to encouraging active participation, assertive communication, collaboration, and empathy throughout the project.