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Welcome to Instituto ArteCidadania

Here we show who we are, what we think, and what we do. Everything so that your visit is more productive and, for us, another channel for realization.

WHO WE ARE

– José Px Silveira Jr, President Director
– Valdir Ferreira dos Santos, Vice President
– Edimeire Domingas da Silva, Finance Director
– Misma Machado de Oliveira Guimarães, Fiscal Councilor
– Célio José Pereira, Fiscal Councilor

Headquarters

– São Paulo (SP)
– Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
– Vila Velha (Espírito Santo)
– Goiânia (Goiás)

Contact

– Email: contato@institutoartecidadania.org.br; pxsilveira@me.com
– Phone: 55(62)99974.0091

WHAT WE DO

Museum of Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAR)

The Instituto ArteCidadania manages cultural actions in partnership with the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI) and through the Annual Activity Plan of the Museum of Art of Rio de Janeiro (MAR). 

Our objectives are:

– To promote the development of artistic production, preservation, and dissemination of artistic and cultural heritage in Brazil.

– To implement programs for the formation and qualification of children, young people, adults, teachers, artists, curators, and researchers in the field of art and culture.

– To promote access to cultural heritage through education, exhibitions, and accessibility actions.

– To implement research projects focused on the various programs of the School of Vision.

– To ensure the maintenance, physical and financial sustainability, preservation, and management of the MAR.

– To implement a program for fundraising and investment through corporate donations and/or individual donations.

– To guarantee the formation and management of the MAR collection.

Programs

1. Visits and Educational Activities

2. Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion

3. Neighbors of MAR

4. Training and University Extension

5. Research, Documentation, and Publications

6. Cyberculture, Technology, and Languages

These actions occur through the Library and Documentation Center, in collaboration with various university centers, the local community, and cultural groups based in the Port Region.

Governor’s House Cultural Park

The Instituto ArteCidadania manages and executes the cultural program of the Parque Cultural Casa do Governador (Governor’s House Cultural Park) in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, in partnership with the State Secretariat of Culture (Secult), with which a Collaboration Agreement was signed. The partnership aims to strengthen the cultural facility as an important space dedicated to contemporary art and sustainability, expanding its schedule of events, seminars, shows, workshops, educational activities, and guided tours. The Instituto ArteCidadania was selected through a public call conducted by Secult. With shared management between the Institute and the State Government, the Park will be open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, from 8 am to 5 pm, and will have a specialized team to maintain the artistic, historical, and environmental character of the site.

At the signing of the agreement, the First Lady, Vírginia Casagrande; the State Secretary of Culture, Fabricio Noronha; and Sérgio Sá Leitão, former Minister of Culture and one of the project coordinators for the IAC, were present, as well as PX Silveira, Executive Director of the IAC.

A milestone for Espírito Santo’s culture

The Parque Cultural Casa do Governador, located in the former Official Residence of the State Governor, was inaugurated in May 2022 and is currently the largest outdoor art gallery in Espírito Santo. The space features 26 permanent and temporary art works, including sculptures and installations, that interact with the natural environment of 93,000 square meters. The park’s structure is divided between the Secretariat of Culture and the Secretariat of Government (SEG), which together plan new stages for the site’s infrastructure. Future projects include the creation of a reception area, an administrative area, a multifunctional mini-auditorium, an acoustic shell, and two viewpoints. These works may be executed with public resources or in partnership with the private sector, always respecting the guidelines established by the institution’s Governance Committee.

Partnerships for a dynamic space

The Instituto ArteCidadania, founded in 2006, has as its mission to sensitize and empower society through cultural, sports, and environmental activities. With the Parque Cultural Casa do Governador, the IAC intensifies its actions and expands access to culture in Espírito Santo.

Municipal Event

– The PURIFICA RIO VERMELHO exhibition installed photographic panels along the Rio Vermelho, alerting to its devastating floods.

– The LIÇÕES AO TEMPO exhibition featured paintings by Elder Rocha Lima and Amaury Menezes, with over 110 works.

– The ESTAÇÃO LEITURA project launched a reading initiative at the Hospital de Urgência de Goiânia (HUGO).

– The CENTENÁRIO DE NASCIMENTO DE FREI CONFALONI calendar of activities was launched, along with a pre-catalog of the ABC CONFALONI exhibition.

– The CLEA COSTA project featured an exhibition of the artist’s sculptures, objects, and paintings.

National Events

– The GÊNESE E CELEBRAÇÃO project featured an exhibition of African art pieces from the collection of Rogério Cerqueira Leite at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo.

– The Instituto ArteCidadania, in partnership with the Instituto Biapó, participated in the program of actions to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Goiás Cidade Mundial, with the support of UNESCO.

– The institute organized several art exhibitions, including “Cidade à Vista”, which featured 15 nuclei covering music, architecture, visual arts, reading, poetry, and the environment.

– The Instituto ArteCidadania adapted, musealized, and inaugurated the exhibition of the Museu Histórico Dominicano Frei Nazareno Confaloni, executing accessibility works, installation, location of works, and curatorship.

– The Amaury de A a Z exhibition, featuring paintings and objects, was held in partnership with the Prefeitura Municipal de Goiânia, at the Antiga Estação Ferroviária cultural center.

– The SOLARIZAÇÃO project promoted a seminar, bringing together local and national luminaries for three days to reflect on 10 themes that determine our life in society.

International Event

– The DIÁSPORA, CONVERGÊNCIAS E CONEXÕES exhibition was held at the Sichuan Museum in China, featuring the art of Tai Hsuan-An.

– The same exhibition was held at the Museu de Arte Contemporânea (MAC) in Goiânia, with sponsorship from Saneago and Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás.

– The ABC CONFALONI exhibition was held at the Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Goiás (MAC), commemorating the centennial of the artist’s birth.

– The ROTEIROS, ARTE BRASIL-CHILE project featured an exhibition of Amaury Menezes and G. Fogaça’s art at the Universidad Tecnológica (UTAM) in Santiago, Chile.

– The VOZES DA AMÉRICA exhibition featured nine artists from different countries in South America.

– The BIENAL INTERNACIONAL DE ARTE DO PANO DE PRATO was held, featuring artistic creations made with dishcloths.

Projects with the Community

– UM LUAR, UM VIOLÃO, UMA SERENATA (One Moon, One Guitar, One Serenade): A monthly project in the city of Goiás, where musicians and locals gather to play Brazilian music in the historic center.

– CORAL DA NOTA FI / Coral das Onze e Meia (F Note Choir / 11:30 Choir): A community choir in Goiânia, interpreting universal repertoire and promoting social inclusion through music.

– CONCURSO BANDEIRAS E FLÂMULAS NASCIMENTO DO MENINO JESUS E SANTOS REIS, CRENÇAS E SINCRETISMOS (Flags and Pennants Competition): A formative event promoting artistic and artisanal research, with a focus on women’s empowerment.

– MUSEU DE ARTE SACRA DA BOA MORTE / 50+50: CELEBRAÇÃO E REFLEXÃO (Museum of Sacred Art of Good Death / 50+50: Celebration and Reflection): A commemorative exhibition celebrating the museum’s 50th anniversary, featuring art and reflection.

–  USINA DE CIDADANIA (Citizenship Factory): A project to revitalize the historic center of Goiânia, transforming a former cinema into a cultural center.

– PRAÇA DAS ARTES (Arts Square): A public art project featuring large-format totems honoring figures who promoted peace in the world.

– PRAÇA DA INSPIRAÇÃO (Inspiration Square): A public art project featuring sculptures and panels with hand molds of important cultural figures in Goiânia.

– MINHA RUA, POR EXEMPLO (My Street, For Example): A public art project painting artistic murals on residential buildings in a neighborhood in Goiânia.

– EXPOSIÇÃO ARRUAÇA: O ASA NA RUA (ARRUAÇA Exhibition: ASA on the Street): A permanent urban intervention project featuring a 250m2 mural in a public space.

– A-PONTE PARA A ARTE* (A Bridge to Art): A permanent public art project painting artistic murals on bridges in Goiânia.

– GALERIA 1.500 METROS (1,500 Meter Gallery): A series of exhibitions featuring art created from objects found in the surrounding area.

–  ASA – ATELIÊ DE ARTECIDADANIA (ASA – ArtCitizenship Studio): A project providing artistic creation and digital inclusion for children.

– OFICINAS PREPARATÓRIAS ‘FORMAÇÃO CONTINUADA’ (Preparatory Workshops ‘Continuing Education’): Workshops for facilitators to develop artistic skills and promote social inclusion.

– VI-A ARTE* (VI-A Art): A project featuring sculptures along highways in Goiás, promoting artistic creation and social development.

Impact

The Instituto ArteCidadania has a significant impact on the community, promoting art and culture as tools for social and economic development.

The institute’s projects and events help to value the city’s cultural identity and promote social inclusion.

Recognition

The Instituto ArteCidadania is recognized for its contribution to promoting art and culture in Brazil.

The institute has received support and recognition from public and private institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations and companies.

Future

The Instituto ArteCidadania continues to work to promote art and culture as tools for social and economic development.

The institute plans to expand its projects and events to reach more communities and promote social inclusion.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN: OUR HISTORY

Founded on July 24, 2006, the Instituto ArteCidadania has two decades of experience in creating and implementing transformative and inclusive cultural projects, as well as managing cultural facilities and capturing public and private resources.

OUR MISSION

We believe that our actions are effective means of promoting citizenship and transforming society. Our team includes managers, curators, museologists, architects, engineers, artists, and other highly qualified professionals with a vast history of achievements in the public and private sectors.

OUR PARTNERS

We work with various partners to achieve our goals.