Most of the following projects have been carried out in a synergic system of different locations. For the space analysis within the EU best practices research we focused on one of these spots. You can find the specific information in their dedicated PDF at the end of each project description.
To explore all the project's aspects and locations, download the complete publication in PDF here.
Prazeres
Name of the project: Prazeres’ Pedagogic Farm
Name of the project in local language: Quinta Pedagógica dos Prazeres
Time period: Since 2000
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability, Tourism
The Prazeres Pedagogical Farm, founded on 1st October 2000, is a project of education, socio-cultural evolution and development of the rural environment. It aims to stimulate the local economy by combating desertification. It’s also an educational space where local and endemic species are protected as well as local traditions and culture. It’s recognized by all population and public administration as a place of public interest.
Funchal
Name of the project: The light that exists
Name of the project in local language: A LUZ QUE HÁ
Time period: In 2018
Keywords: Culture, Education
A LUZ QUE HÁ is an exhibition about drawing exercises made by children which took place in PORTA33, a private contemporary art centre. The creative works aimed to help children with emotional instability or little relationship with others in their growth and learning process of the self. The other purpose was to connect young people with the art space in order to promote new behaviour and dynamics in our society.
Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast National Park
Name of the project: Rota Vicentina
Name of the project in local language: Rota Vicentina
Time period: Since 2012
Keywords: Culture, Sustainability, Tourism, Sport
Rota Vicentina is a project that has been implemented in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park (PNSACV). It is not located in one place, but rather entails several villages across the coast. In fact, it is composed of walking/hiking and cycling paths associated with local commerce, touristic activities and accommodation as well as cultural and natural activities. The project’s aim is to promote economic growth and appreciation of the remote areas in the southern coastal and interior areas of Portugal.
Ponta Delgada (São Miguel Island)
Name of the project: House of the Quarteirão
Name of the project in local language: Casa do Quarteirão
Time period: Since 2016
Keywords: Culture, Socialization
The project is located in “O Quarteirão”, a neighbourhood close to Ponta Delgada historical city centre now used for commercial purposes. The aim of the project was to create a public space in this forgotten area of the city centre to make it more dynamic and suitable for tourism.
Câmara do Lobos
Name of the project: Urban Art Project ‘Street Decoration through Recycled Art’
Name of the project in local language: Projeto arte urbana “ORNAMENTAÇÃO DE RUAS COM ARTE RECICLADA”
Time period: Since 2016
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability, Tourism
The actions carried out in the frame of the project described have taken place in the centre of Câmara de Lobos. The project’s aim is to decorate the rather bare streets of the town centre. The association that has taken the lead with the activities decided to add an internal objective: to reason, through art, on the issue of the environmental impact of our daily consumption.