Art galleries, historical monuments, artists' ateliers and houses, associations and even hotels will host, from October 29th to 31st, exhibitions of painting and photography, artistic installations, debates, surprise concerts and workshops for all ages, on an itinerant circuit dedicated to the visual arts, design and creative industries, promoted by Open Studios Faro (THE F).
The inauguration of the 3rd edition of the OSF will take place in the afternoon of October 29, at 18:30 pm, at the Celeiro de São Francisco, «historic monument of the city of Faro, the target of a recent rehabilitation, which now opens doors to the public with cultural dynamism by the Association Faro 1540, partner of this event», says the organizers of the event.
It is in this place that the exhibition “Being”, the result of Blindfold Sessions, a challenge launched by the organization to two artists who do not know each other and are invited to create a work together.
For this edition, Sara Navarro, whose path has been marked by the dialogue between art and archeology, and the illustrator and printer, Elias Gato, were challenged.
As in previous years, the OSF will feature dozens of artists who are part of a studio tour, «opening the doors of their studios or simply their homes, inviting visitors to discover and observe these spaces or even participate in the creative practices that there they happen».
This year's edition brings news, «with a greater diversification of areas and opening doors to a more technological aspect», through the inclusion of studios of design, animation and architecture, and also from ETIC_Algarve, a training institution in the areas of multimedia and new technologies, «which will host some recreational activities in its facilities».
In addition to the visits to the studios, a program will take place, in parallel, including various activities for all audiences, such as interactive painting experiences for families, by the Yucca studio, the creation of kites, with the artist Tó Quintas, portraits à la minute in painting, live digital illustration, a surprise concert at the Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Músicos and several exhibitions in the conference room of the Hotel 3HB Faro and at the Gama Rama Gallery.
Also on October 28, at 14 pm, the training “Promotion Strategies for Artists” will take place by AntiFrame – Art Consulting, and the debate on “Art and Sustainability: Mutual benefits or conict of interest?”, with the participation of various artists, biologists and environmental activists.
The visits to the studios take place on the 29th of October, at 10 am, only for schools in the municipality and on the following days, 00 and 30, for the general public, from 31 am to 10 pm and from 13 pm to 14 pm. During this time, those interested will be able to spontaneously visit the artists in their places of work.
There is also the possibility of integrating a guided tour led by Mirian Tavares, professor at the University of Algarve, to take place on the 30th of October, from 10:00 am, upon prior reservation.
With the exception of workshops and training, all activities are free to enter, registrations must be made by email openstudiosfaro@ Gmail.com.
Open Studios Faro is a platform for the visibility, creation and mediation of contemporary art with a particular focus on the visual arts.
Created in 2019 by Daniela Garcia and Toma Svazaite, its main objective is to "stimulate creativity, exchange and experimentation in the Algarve's contemporary arts and its relationship with audiences through cultural and artistic projects, innovative in the territory and confrontation with new regional, national and international creative proposals».
Click here to see the complete Open Studios 2021 program
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