National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba

It was founded on August 22, 1961, by the Cuban poet, Nicolas Guillen. Initially their objective was uniting the intellectuals within the young Cuban Revolution to maintain a genuine Cuban culture. Beginning in 1962, the group issued La Gaceta de Cuba, with six annual issues that covered themes in literature, visual art, theater, film, and music. Cuban violinist and professor Evelio Tieles was President of the Music Section from 1977 to 1984. Manuel Vázquez Portal was expelled from UNEAC because of his dissident views. == Caracol Contest and Prize==

Since 1978, UNEAC has run the annual Caracol Contest, which presents awards in the categories of film, radio, television, and criticism or essay, to creators and artists in Cuban radio or audiovisial media. It is one of the oldest media competitions in Cuba. == See also ==