The Status and Working Conditions of Artists and Cultural & Creative Professionals in the Americas

Mauricio Peña has been at the forefront of some of Colombia’s most important music institutions and projects. As head of the music division of Colombia’s central bank, he was responsible for the artistic planning and administrative leadership of the country’s preeminent chamber music venue – the Luis Ángel Arango Library’s recital hall. Prior to this, he advised the Colombian Ministry of Culture during its search for an artistic director and principal conductor for the Colombian National Symphony Orchestra and subsequently worked as artistic administrator and education coordinator for said ensemble. Between 2024 and 2026, Mauricio coordinated the arts administration master’s program at Florida State University’s College of Music. Previous to that, he headed his own artist management agency, MPC Music Management, and consulted for and curated concerts and concert series for the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Colombia and other organizations. He holds an MBA with a marketing concentration from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, an M.A. in Arts Administration from Columbia University, and a B.A. in Music Performance and International Affairs from the University of New Hampshire.